How to Choose the Best Body Contouring Procedure for Your Unique Goals

When it comes to body contouring, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. With an increasing array of surgical and non-surgical options, such as liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, CoolSculpting, and skin-tightening procedures, selecting the appropriate treatment begins with defining your individual aspirations. Are you looking to eliminate stubborn fat, tighten loose skin, or sculpt a more defined silhouette? 

Here, Dr. Drew Davis explains how to match your aesthetic vision with the most effective treatment plan, so you can feel confident, empowered, and beautifully aligned with your body goals.

What Is Body Contouring? 

Body contouring refers to a range of cosmetic procedures designed to reshape and refine the body by eliminating stubborn fat, tightening loose skin, and enhancing natural contours. It’s often chosen by individuals who have reached a stable weight but want to target specific areas that don’t respond to diet or exercise, or women looking to reclaim their pre-pregnancy figure. 

Common procedures include liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast enhancement (augmentation, reduction, and lift), arm lifts, thigh lifts, and more. In addition, non-surgical procedures, such as CoolSculpting and Kybella, offer additional options. 

The key to successful body contouring is identifying your body contouring concerns and matching them with the correct surgical or non-surgical procedure. 

Start with Identifying Your Concerns 

Before exploring specific body contouring procedures, it is essential to pinpoint the exact issues you want to address. These concerns can include:

• Loose Skin: As you age, your skin naturally loses elasticity. This can become apparent after childbirth or significant weight loss. This loss of elasticity often results in loose, sagging skin, which can affect your overall body contour.
• Stubborn Fat: While diet and exercise allow you to target fat, not all areas respond to your efforts. Areas of stubborn fat can include the love handles, inner thighs, or a double chin. 
• Muscle Separation: Known as diastasis recti, abdominal muscle separation is a common condition that often occurs after pregnancy. It can contribute to a bulge in your abdomen, low back pain, and core weakness. One way to identify this is to lie down in a crunch position. Engage your abdominal muscles like you are beginning a crunch. Place your fingers on your stomach, just above your belly button. If your fingers sink into a gap, it may show muscle separation. 
• Overall Body Shape: As you work to achieve your ideal body weight, your body doesn’t always play along. Disproportions or imbalances can be common and are addressed by body contouring procedures. 

Understanding Which Procedures Address Which Concerns 

Once you identify your specific body contouring concerns, the next step is understanding which procedures are best suited to address them. For example, areas of stubborn fat are often best addressed with liposuction, while muscle separation requires a tummy tuck. Your surgical consultation is therefore critical, as it allows Dr. Davis to create a unique body contouring plan that addresses your goals. 

Matching your goals to the right procedure ensures more effective results and a smoother journey toward your desired shape.  Whether you are looking to sculpt stubborn fat, tighten loose skin, or enhance your abdominal muscle tone, Dr. Drew Davis offers personalized consultations to help navigate your options and create a plan targeting your needs. Call 916-318-5770 today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a more confident, revitalized you.