Discover the Benefits of Body Contouring for Fat Reduction and Toning
Dr. Floyd Herman utilizes advanced body contouring techniques at Lansdale Plastic Surgery Center to expertly reduce fat and enhance muscle tone. Patients experience significant improvements in both shape and definition, achieving a more sculpted and aesthetically pleasing physique. Discover how Dr. Herman’s tailored approaches can revolutionize your appearance and boost your self-confidence. For more information or to book an appointment online, contact us today. We are conveniently located at 2405 North Broad Street, Colmar, PA 18915.




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Are the results of body contouring permanent?
Is body contouring safe for all skin types?
Who is an ideal candidate for body contouring?
Can body contouring be used for post-pregnancy body reshaping?
At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of body contouring procedures designed to reshape and redefine your body’s appearance. Our surgical procedures, such as liposuction and abdominoplasty, typically provide more permanent results by removing fat cells from the body. However, the permanence of these changes can be influenced by factors like weight gain, aging, and hormonal fluctuations.
Liposuction and abdominoplasty can produce lasting changes to your physique, with the body unable to generate new fat cells after these procedures. However, maintaining a stable body weight is crucial as weight gain can alter the results. Additionally, non-surgical body contouring methods like cryolipolysis, laser treatments, and radiofrequency that we offer at Lansdale Plastic Surgery typically provide less permanent results, as they target fat reduction and skin tightening without surgical intervention.
Despite the type of procedure, body contouring cannot halt the natural aging process. As skin loses elasticity with age, the results of body contouring may begin to alter over time. Factors such as weight gain, pregnancy, hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause, and lifestyle habits can also affect the permanence of body contouring results.
The longevity of body contouring results greatly depends on individual factors and lifestyle choices. A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, is crucial for maintaining the achieved shape. Individual variability, including age, skin elasticity, and metabolic rate, can also affect how well the body responds to treatment and maintains the desired shape.
Body contouring is a cornerstone procedure at Lansdale Plastic Surgery, aiming to reshape and redefine the human body. Our array of services includes tummy tucks, liposuction, breast lifts, and arm lifts. These procedures are deemed safe for all skin types, although individual results may vary, and some risks and complications are possible.
At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we assess body contouring suitability based on your skin’s overall health, resilience, and type. Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-III, usually fair to medium-toned, are less likely to experience hyperpigmentation or scarring and generally respond well to body contouring procedures. However, individuals with Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV-VI, which are darker, may have a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring.
Our body contouring techniques at Lansdale Plastic Surgery may impact different skin types differently. For example, liposuction may require specific post-operative care for darker skin tones to decrease the risk of hyperpigmentation. Tummy tucks are generally safe but may result in more noticeable scarring for darker skin types. Certain skin tightening treatments, like laser skin tightening or radiofrequency therapy, may not be suitable for darker skin types due to the risk of hyperpigmentation.
At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we understand that many individuals strive to enhance their body shape and improve their self-confidence. This is why we offer body contouring procedures to remove sagging skin and fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
For individuals thinking about body contouring, it’s critical to understand the requirements that qualify someone for the operation. Firstly, candidates should be in overall good health without chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, which could potentially hinder the recovery process.
A significant factor that we consider is whether a candidate has a stable body weight. Body contouring may be a possibility for people who have lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off for at least six months to a year. This is crucial as weight fluctuations can affect the longevity of the surgical results.
Since loose skin may not react as well to body sculpting procedures, ideal applicants should also have firm, elastic skin. They should also have fat or skin laxity in specific areas that remain unresponsive to diet and exercise.
At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we emphasize the importance of having a positive outlook and realistic expectations about the procedure. Body contouring is not a weight-loss strategy but a method to enhance one’s body shape. Candidates must recognize that, while body sculpting can improve self-esteem and shape, it is not a weight loss or maintenance solution.
We also expect our candidates to be emotionally mature and understand that body contouring is an aesthetic procedure that can enhance appearance but not replace self-acceptance. A commitment to following our team’s recommendations for pre- and post-operative care is essential to optimize results.
Finally, we strongly recommend that candidates be non-smokers. Smoking can interfere with the healing process and lead to complications during and after surgery. Our staff will probably suggest quitting smoking a few weeks prior to and following body contouring surgery if you smoke to guarantee a safe and effective procedure.
At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we understand the significant physical changes that a woman’s body undergoes during pregnancy. For some women, these changes can persist after childbirth, leaving them with excess skin and fat deposits that may not respond to diet and exercise alone. This is where our body contouring procedures can be effectively used for post-pregnancy body reshaping.
Body contouring is a surgical technique that addresses these concerns by removing extra skin and fat and restoring the body’s shape and form. At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we have a comprehensive method that can target multiple areas of the body such as the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, and thighs.
Our body contouring procedures encompass a range of surgical and non-surgical techniques. The most commonly employed methods for post-pregnancy body reshaping at our practice include surgical procedures such as Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), which removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, and Liposuction, a minimally invasive technique that suctions out excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body. We also offer non-surgical procedures such as Radiofrequency Skin Tightening and Ultrasound Cavitation, which can also be effective.
Before considering body contouring, we always recommend that women should be at a stable weight and have finished breastfeeding. This is because further weight loss or gain, as well as breastfeeding, can affect the results of body contouring.
As with any other surgical procedure, body contouring has potential risks and complications. Therefore, it’s crucial to discuss these risks and your expectations with our certified and experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Floyd Herman. At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we believe body contouring can be a feasible option for women who wish to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. With realistic expectations and a thorough discussion with Dr. Wright, you can make an informed decision about whether this procedure is right for you. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2405 North Broad Street, Colmar, PA 18915. We serve patients from Colmar PA, Montgomeryville PA, Lansdale PA, Skippack PA, Harleysville PA, Hatfield PA, Blue Bell PA, and surrounding areas.


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