The appearance of sagging skin or excess fat on the body can lead to a loss of confidence in both men and women. Body contouring may be the key needed to finally feel like a new and improved you.

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph Russo is an expert and educator in the field of plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments. He and his staff believe it is important to know the patients as individuals to better understand their desires and end goals, personalize their care, and customize their results. Contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment.

What Is Body Contouring?

After a dramatic weight loss, the skin may have difficulty accommodating to this new drastic change. Oftentimes, the skin does not have the elasticity to conform to this sudden adjustment in size. Body Contouring is a surgical procedure that removes any excess sagging skin or fat to help augment the shape of the underlying support tissue. This procedure results in a better proportioned appearance, granting a smoother-looking figure.  

What Are Some Types of Body Contouring?

• Arm lift to adjust sagging skin of the arms
• Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, to tone and tighten the abdominal area
• Liposuction to rid the body of excess fat

Am I A Good Candidate For Body Contouring?

You can be a good candidate for body contouring if you are an adult whose recent weight loss was leveled. Other potential patients for this treatment are non-smokers, healthy individuals without healing impairments. People who practice proper dieting and live a healthy lifestyle are also good candidates for body contouring.

What Is the Recovery for Body Contouring Like?

Following the body contouring procedure, patients will have bandaging applied to the treatment areas. Depending on the patient and extent of the surgery, you may be advised to avoid exercising or physically strenuous activities. There may be some downtime necessary to recover from surgery.

Are There Any Risks to Body Contouring?

Patients may experience some potential risks such as bleeding, infection or scarring. For more information on risks involving this procedure, contact us and schedule a consultation appointment.

A weight loss surgery can be life-changing. However, there can be remnants from the former you that linger onward. A body contouring treatment could be the last step needed to finalize the new you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment to see if a body contouring is right for you.