Whether you have lost a significant amount of weight, recently had a baby and are looking to get back your pre-baby figure, or want to address signs of aging, surgical body contouring procedures can help you achieve your goals and look your best. But how do you know which body contouring surgery is right for your unique body shape and concern? Let’s explore some specific concerns and the body contouring procedures that provide a solution.
Targeted Fat Reduction and Body Sculpting
If you are bothered by small areas of stubborn fat that do not respond to diet and exercise or are looking to define and sculpt your body contours, liposuction may be the ideal body contouring procedure for you. As one of the most popular body contouring procedures Dr. Davis performs, liposuction is an effective and permanent solution for removing areas of excess fat while also creating a sculpted appearance. Liposuction can help create a slimmer waistline or better define the curves of your hips.
Stretched and Saggy Abdominal Skin and Weakened Muscles
Stretched and sagging abdominal skin, lower abdomen stretch marks, and weakened abdominal muscles are common body changes with pregnancy. While some women may bounce right back, others work hard to restore their pre-baby body contours only to get frustrated and fall short of their goals. If you are looking to restore a firm and toned abdominal area, especially after pregnancy, a tummy tuck is the ideal procedure. A tummy tuck removes excess, sagging skin and helps tighten the muscles that were stretched during pregnancy, delivering a toned and tighter tummy appearance.
Excess Skin and Discomfort After Weight Loss
Losing a significant amount of weight is a major accomplishment and something to be very proud of. Unfortunately, the body isn’t always able to “keep up” after this significant weight loss, leaving behind areas of excess, sagging skin. While a tummy tuck can address skin around the abdomen, excess skin is often common in many other areas, such as the arms, thighs, love handles, back rolls, and buttocks. Removing this excess, sagging skin can be accomplished with different body contouring procedures including an arm lift, thigh lift, or lower body lift.
Combining Contouring Procedures for Optimal Results
What’s the best approach when you have multiple things you want to address? While you may choose to target each area individually over time, there is another option. A mommy makeover, originally designed for moms looking to get back their pre-pregnancy figure, is a procedure that combines many of the above to address multiple concerns at once. And it isn’t just limited to moms! For example, suppose you have lost a significant amount of weight and are at your ideal body weight but have a lot of sagging skin and pockets of stubborn fat. In that case, it might be beneficial to combine a tummy tuck with liposuction and a lower body lift to achieve optimal full-body contouring.
Surgery Is Not Your Only Option for Body Contouring
If you don’t have time for surgical recovery or just don’t want to commit to surgery, there is a non-surgical body contouring option you may want to consider. CoolScuplting is a non-surgical cryolipolysis treatment that freezes unwanted fat cells that the body eliminates through the lymphatic system, creating the contours and curves you desire. While not immediate, it may take a few treatments to see the same benefits as you would with liposuction.
If you are considering body contouring procedures but still don’t know which ones are right for you, Dr. Davis and his team are here to answer all your questions and recommend the procedures that will best help you meet your body contouring goals. Call 916-318-5770 today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a new you!
Author: Dr. Drew Davis
Dr. Drew Davis completed his residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center and is proud to be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. After practicing for many years in the Bay Area, Dr. Davis has chosen private practice in the Sacramento area to allow him to provide the most personal and individualized patient care.
