Body contouring is an umbrella term used to define a surgery that tightens the muscles and improves the shape of certain areas of the body. Examples of body contouring procedures include liposuction, tummy tuck, and body lift. Patients who undergo these procedures are trying to reshape loose skin and muscles that are the result of changes in your body like multiple pregnancies or dramatic weight loss.
The Benefits of Body Contouring
The most noticeable benefit of body contouring is the physical transformation that is seen immediately after the procedure. However, this is not the only benefit. The other benefits of this procedure include:
- The loss of excess skin increases physical comfort
- Patients are more motivated to maintain their weight loss after the surgery
- Increase in self-confidence
- Improvement in quality of life
The Ideal Candidate for Body Contouring Surgery
While body contouring surgery may be an effective way to reshape areas of the body, it may not be for everyone. The ideal candidate for this procedure should meet the following criteria:
- Has stabilized their weight
- Show a willingness to maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Have realistic goals and expectations
- Must not have a medical condition that would affect healing or increase the risks associated with surgery
What to Expect After Body Contouring Surgery
The nature of your body contouring surgery will have an effect on your recovery period. You may want to limit your normal activities for a couple of weeks. During your office visit prior to the surgery, the doctor will give you post-operative care instructions. These instructions will help you during your recovery.
Following your surgery, you may experience swelling and discomfort. The first few days will be the worse. The doctor will prescribe medication to help alleviate the discomfort. The majority of swelling subsides within a couple of weeks. However, it will take months for the swelling to go completely away. The scars will gradually get lighter and flatten out. It takes anywhere from two months to two years for them to fade.
Why You Should Visit The Body Sculpting Center
The Body Sculpting Center welcomes both in and out of town patients.
The Body Sculpting Center is an accredited medical institution that has specialized in outpatient cosmetic procedures for more than 20 years. You will experience a courteous, friendly staff and a board certified surgeons who deliver high-quality results that meet the needs of their individual patients.
consultation will allow you to explore the options of procedures that you will be able to discuss with the doctor to decide which surgery is ideal. It is Body Sculpting Center’s pride to treat and welcome patients to all the appointments. Patients are well educated and prepared for the procedure of their choice. This makes them less nervous and comfortable to proceed with surgery.
The Body Sculpting Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center of Scottsdale are in the same building. Patients conveniently are having their consultation, pre- operative appointment, laboratory tests, electrocardiogram (EKG), surgery and post operative care all in the same facility. All this have been done to provide an extra convenience for Body Sculpting Center patients.
