Body Sculpting Procedures

Although exercising and observing proper diet are important measures in achieving good body shape and image, these methods do not always guarantee the desired results. Chicago Body Sculpting procedures which involves one or more surgical procedures may provide the answer to the problem of excess skin and fat deposits that causes disproportionate body features. During your body contouring consultation, you and your plastic surgeon agree on the procedures that may need to be performed and to what extent until you achieve the desired body shape. There is absolutely no magical results to expect, so your expectations must be realistic. Body contouring procedures such as body lift, tummy tuck, VASER High Definition Liposuction, butt lift, laser liposuction, and liposuction among others, will only improve your body shape and appearance.

The procedures

General or local anesthesia will be the choices made by your doctor before any of the best body contouring procedures is performed. You may have one or more procedures performed at a time or stages, depending on your health status and desired goals. The incisions made are extensive because they are intended to make it easier for the surgeon to remove excess fat and sagging skin from areas such as the abdomen, chin, neck, breasts, buttocks, thighs, waist, groin, inner knees, ankles, and so on. Where possible, the surgeon will make these incisions at locations where they can be hidden by body features or most types of clothing. In most of the areas, excess skin and fat will be removed and the underlying tissues and muscles tightened before closing the incisions.

Body Contouring Recovery

Your recovery after body contouring surgery will depend on many factors including the extent of incisions and any procedure performed. To minimize risks and optimize results, you may have different procedures performed at different stages. After each surgery, you may get pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising and other side effects. The Chicago Plastic surgeon will apply dressings, bandages, recommend wearing support garments, and provide specific aftercare instructions to help you recover faster.