Nowadays, body contouring surgeries are sought after due to a variety of reasons. In general, the body loses its aesthetic appearance due to excess fat and skin after excessive weight loss. In this case, the body loses its elasticity as well. As a result;
• The abdominal area may expand backwards or from the sides,
• There may be flabbiness, looseness and fullness in the upper arms,
• The body contour may appear disproportionate,
• There may be sagging in the thighs and groin,
• The breasts may flatten.
Body contouring surgeries yield quite successful results. Since they are a combination of a variety of aesthetic procedures, patients can achieve the desired results in a short time.
Who is a Good Candidate for Body Contouring?
The body structure of the patient is examined in order to determine if they are eligible for body contouring or not. Individuals who lose a large amount of weight may experience sagging and those who gain a large amount of weight in a short period may experience stretch marks and skin fissures. Therefore, good candidates for body contouring can be listed as follows;
• Those who are eager to lead a healthy life,
• Those who seek to find the right exercise and nutrition program,
• Adults with stable weight,
• Individuals with realistic goals,
• Healthy individuals without any medical conditions.
• This surgery is known as a safe surgery due to its high success rate. However, it is crucial that patients express their expectations and demands clearly.
Before Body Contouring
In the consultation with the surgeon before the surgery, patients are expected to express their demands and expectations. They will then be informed about the possible body contouring surgeries. In this process, patients are also asked about their drug allergies and medical history. Once the procedure to be performed is determined, patients are photographed for medical records.
As with other aesthetic surgeries, patients must avoid smoking, alcohol, vitamins, food supplements, and aspirin at least 10 days prior to the surgery. Once medical tests are completed, an appointment date is scheduled.
Types of Body Contouring Surgeries
Surgeries are scheduled by the surgeon in order for the patients to achieve their goals. With the plan to be prepared, the aesthetic surgeries that the surgeon might recommend may be as follows;
• Arm lift,
• Breast lift,
• Lower body lift,
• Thigh lift.
In a lower body lift, the outer thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and groin are lifted. In a breast lift, sagging or flattened breasts are lifted. Sagging areas in the arms are eliminated by arm lift, while sagging areas in central, inner, or outer thighs are addressed with thigh lift.
Incisions in Body Contouring
Incisions are first made in order to remove the excess skin in body contouring surgeries. These incisions may be large in size. The size of the incisions depends on the amount of skin to be removed from the body. The incisions to be made is determined according to the preferences of the patients, and nowadays, incisions are made with advanced surgical methods. Hence, the surgical scars disappear in a short period.
Body contouring surgeries are typically performed in stages. The most sought-after body contouring surgery is lower body lift. After the consultation with their surgeon, patients usually decide on this type of surgery. In a lower body lift, the abdomen, buttocks, outer thighs, waist, and other sagging areas are lifted. Many patients also prefer to combine this surgery with breast lift. With incisions made around the areola, sagging in the breasts is successfully eliminated in a short period. Thigh lift and arm lift surgeries are also among the successful body contouring surgeries.