Body contouring procedures are used to reshape virtually any area of the body. These procedures successfully removed excess skin and fat that are present due to massive weight loss or just won’t go away no matter how you exercise or try to eat healthy. The overall goal is to obtain a body that is lean and firm with a shape that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
Below is a list of popular body contouring procedures performed by Beverly Hills plastic surgeons.
Arm Lift
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure to removed excess skin on the upper arm. As you age skin naturally losing its elasticity, which can cause sagging in the upper arm skin. Arm lift surgery will lift and tighten this area. Liposuction may also be performed with this procedure to remove any excess fat as well.
Body Lift
A body lift is performed for patients who have excessive, hanging skin in multiple areas of the body. Often referred to as a total body lift, this surgery is very complex and extensive, with long recovery time. A full body lift basically uses all body contouring procedures at once to tighten a patient’s body. It is sometimes difficult to obtain a patients ideal aesthetic results with this massive procedure.
Butt Lift
A butt lift, or a Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, is increasingly popular, and is intended to firm and enhance a patient’s buttocks. Like other contouring surgeries, any excessive skin will be removed in order to tone and tighten the rear end. The results is a rounder and firmer buttock without the need for butt implants.
Liposuction
Liposuction is the most popular form of body contouring and plastic surgery in America. It is designed to target and sculpt specific parts of the body. Because of the use of only a few incisions and the ability to target specific fatty areas, liposuction is often used with other procedures.
Thigh Lift
A thigh lift or thighplasty, tightens and firms the area around the thighs. Thighplasty will removed excess skin and tone a patient’s legs. A surgeon can use a bilateral, medial or inner thigh lift to achieve the look at patient is going for. It all depends how much skin must be removed.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a body sculpting procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen due to weight gain or pregnancy. This surgery removes the skin and tightens the abdominal muscles, creating a toned and firmed midsection.
Dr. Hovsepian is expertly trained and experienced performing these procedures, so schedule a consultation today and be on your way to loving your appearance!