Body Contouring & Sculpting: Our Surgeons Help You Get Trim and Toned

If you have lost a significant amount of weight, you may be left with sagging and excessive skin or even fat pockets that just do not respond to diet and exercise. At SynergyMD Plastic Surgery in Tampa, FL, we want you to feel confident and enjoy the results of your hard work.

Body contouring and sculpting can address these concerns to give you the lean, toned body you dream of. Let’s go over the basics below.

Aesthetic Problems Caused by Significant Weight Loss

Weight loss requires a lot of dedication and work. Once you reach or get close to your goals, you may notice new concerns like sagging skin, excess skin, and fat that will not go away. Unfortunately, excessive skin will not resolve on its own or even respond to diet and exercise.

Body contouring can target these concerns in areas such as:

• Face
• Neck
• Arms
• Breasts
• Abdomen
• Hips
• Buttocks
• Thighs

Potential Body Contouring Procedures

Depending on the location of your concerns, your plastic surgeon may suggest one of the following cosmetic surgical procedures to help you reach your aesthetic goals:

• Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Breast Lift
• Arm Lift
• Tummy Tuck
• Brazillian Butt Lift
• Thigh Lift
• Liposuction

Customized Plastic Surgery Based on Your Needs

If you have multiple areas of concern, our cosmetic surgeon can customize a treatment plan that combines multiple procedures. For example, many patients choose to undergo liposuction with a tummy tuck to eliminate stubborn fat while tightening and toning their abdominal area.

The beauty of these procedures is that your plastic surgeon can customize them to your specific goals.

Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

If you have lost weight and are looking to tone your muscles, we also offer non-surigcal body sculpting. CUTERA’s truSculpt flex allows us to help target large areas of the body using electrical stimulation to tone your muscles. This is a great option for people who cannot engage in strenuous activities that are required to achieve toned muscles.

CUTERA’s truSculpt flex is customized to you and your fitness level, your desired target area, your body shape, and your goals. This tailored approach yields results that surpass other similar treatments.

Can I Combine Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments?

Yes. If you undergo body contouring procedures, you must first fully heal before non-surgical body sculpting treatment. However, once you are healed, this is a great way to reach your ultimate goals without the need for gym equipment or strenuous exercises.

Typically, our doctors recommend four to six sessions, which are about an hour each. Once these are completed, you can come in every two to three months for touch-up treatments.

Who Is a Candidate for Body Contouring and Sculpting?

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Are at or Close to Your Ideal Weight - We suggest you be at or near your ideal weight as further weight loss can cause more sagging skin, which may require another surgical procedure.
• Are in Good Overall Health - For surgical procedures, you must be healthy, as surgery does carry some risk. It is important that you discuss any health issues before any procedures so your doctors and team can ensure the safest procedure possible. It is also important to inform us of any pacemakers or heart conditions with body sculpting, as the electric pulses can interfere with these conditions.

Ready to Achieve the Body of Your Dreams After Weight Loss?

If you’ve worked hard to achieve a healthy and ideal weight, we understand just how frustrating it can be to then deal with sagging or excessive skin. Contact us today to request a consultation and learn how we can help you achieve the body of your dreams.