Body Contouring: What Is It, Benefits, Risks & Recovery

At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we provide an array of body contouring procedures that are customized to your particular requirements. Whether you’re considering non-surgical options like CoolSculpting or more extensive surgical procedures such as a full body lift, the time commitment can vary significantly.
 
The duration of a body contouring session at our practice largely depends on the specific procedure, the size of the treatment area, and your individual body type. Most sessions can last anywhere from one to five hours, with most falling between one and three hours.

In the cases of non-surgical procedures like CoolSculpting, a session may take between 25 minutes to an hour per treated area. However, for more extensive surgeries, such as a full body lift, the procedure may take up to 8 hours.

Smaller areas, such as the abdomen or thighs, may only require a single session to achieve your desired results. However, larger areas, such as the entire body or multiple body parts, often require multiple sessions to achieve optimal outcomes.

It’s also important to consider the time spent during initial consultations, preparation before the procedure, and recovery time post-procedure. These factors also significantly contribute to the overall time commitment.

At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we offer body contouring, a highly sought-after cosmetic procedure known for its numerous benefits that elevate both physical and emotional health. This technique is highly effective for individuals who have undergone major weight loss and are dealing with loose, sagging skin. Our skilled professionals carefully reshape and firm these areas, helping to achieve a more sculpted and refined appearance that complements your transformation.

Achieve Your Desired Body Shape: At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, our body contouring services work by eliminating excess fat and skin to sculpt a more desirable body shape.

Enhanced Skin Quality and Mobility: Body contouring doesn’t stop at giving you a firmer, smoother appearance. It also improves your mobility by making physical activities easier. Excess skin can make clothing fit improperly and even cause discomfort or pain. Our procedure can alleviate these issues by removing this excess skin, thus enhancing your mobility.

Boost Your Confidence: A toned, contoured body from our body contouring services can significantly enhance your self-esteem and confidence.

Versatile and Long-Lasting Results: Here at Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of body contouring techniques, including liposuction, tummy tucks, and skin tightening. These can be customized to address your specific needs and goals, whether concerning the arms, thighs, abdomen, breasts, or buttocks. With proper care, the results of body contouring can last for years, providing a long-term solution to your body concerns.

Thanks to advancements in technology and techniques, body contouring is a safer, more efficient procedure. Our minimally invasive procedures require less recovery time, minimizing the impact on your daily life.

At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we specialize in body contouring procedures, including liposuction and abdominoplasty, designed to enhance and refine your body’s shape. We are committed to providing our clientele with a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks and complications inherent in these cosmetic procedures.
 
Infection: Any surgical procedure, including body contouring, creates an open wound that can potentially become infected. We take every measure to mitigate this risk by providing wound care instructions and prescribing necessary antibiotics post-surgery.

Fluid Accumulation and Seroma Formation: Fluid accumulation or seromas can occur post-surgery, causing discomfort and potential complications. If required, a secondary procedure may be performed to drain this fluid.

Scarring and Skin Irregularities: Body contouring surgeries do involve incisions that may result in scarring. At Lansdale, our experienced surgeons always aim to minimize scarring and avoid visible areas. However, all surgeries will leave some degree of permanent mark.

Poor Wound Healing: Poor wound healing can lead to wider scars or wound separation. We provide guidance on factors that can be controlled, such as smoking cessation and good nutrition, to reduce this risk.

Dissatisfaction with Results: We endeavor to align expectations with realistic outcomes to mitigate dissatisfaction with results. Healing and body shape variations can result in different results for each individual.

We at Lansdale Plastic Surgery emphasize the importance of a thorough consultation with our specialists to discuss these risks, helping our clients make informed decisions about their body contouring surgeries.

At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, we specialize in body contouring procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks. We understand that recovery time after these procedures can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the extent of the surgery, the individual’s overall health, the type of contouring performed, and the individual’s natural healing rate.
 
Immediate Aftermath and Recovery

Following your procedure, you can expect to experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort. These symptoms are a normal part of the healing process and can persist for a few weeks. Our team will provide medications to manage any pain, and we typically recommend wearing compression garments for several weeks to minimize swelling and support the treated areas.

Activity Restrictions and Return to Work

At Lansdale Plastic Surgery, our priority is to help you return to your daily routine swiftly and safely. Most clients are able to start walking just a few hours after surgery, and many are back to work and engaging in light activities within one to two weeks.

Scarring and Final Results

Body contouring procedures will leave scars, whose appearance can vary depending on your healing ability and the location of the incision. It can take up to a year for scar tissue to fully mature. Likewise, the final results of your body contouring procedure may not be evident until six months to a year post-surgery, once the swelling has fully subsided and the scars have faded.

We understand that recovery rates vary greatly among individuals, and factors like overall health and age can affect recovery time. Therefore, it’s always best to discuss recovery expectations with our plastic surgeon before undergoing body contouring. 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 clients from Colmar PA, Montgomeryville PA, Lansdale PA, Skippack PA, Harleysville PA, Hatfield PA, Blue Bell PA, and surrounding areas!