Who is this procedure for?
Body contouring surgery is intended for individuals with areas resistant to diet and exercise.
It often concerns situations of weight loss, pregnancy, or age-related body changes.
A stable weight, good general health, and an understanding of the limitations are prerequisites for the procedure.
Certain situations may lead to deferring or excluding the procedure.
Consultation process
Consultations allow for a comprehensive morphological assessment and an in-depth discussion.
The analysis focuses on skin quality, fat distribution, and muscle tone.
Preoperative tests may be requested depending on your medical profile.
A detailed quote will be provided, along with explanations on post-operative care and constraints.
The procedure in practice
Body contouring surgery may combine several techniques in a single surgical session.
The anesthesia, duration, and hospital stay will vary depending on the procedures performed.
The principles are based on liposuction, skin excision, and sometimes muscle tightening.
Surgical procedures are performed in an authorized facility, separate from the consultation location.
Post-operative care
Post-operative care involves temporary swelling, bruising, and a feeling of tightness.
Appropriate pain relief, local care, and compression garments will accompany recovery.
The resumption of activities will be gradual, with an initial period of rest required.
Regular medical follow-up will assess progress and adjust instructions.
Results and scars
Results will appear gradually, with evolution over several months.
The goal is a more balanced silhouette and redesigned contours.
Scars will depend on the techniques used and will aim for maximum discretion.
The longevity of the results depends on weight stability and lifestyle.
Risks and possible complications
All body contouring surgery carries potential risks.
These may include hematoma, infection, asymmetry, or delayed healing.
Clear information, rigorous selection of indications, and attentive follow-up contribute to safety.
Some complications remain unpredictable, despite adherence to protocols.
Fees and coverage
Body contouring surgery is primarily considered cosmetic surgery.
Coverage may be discussed in specific situations, according to precise criteria.
Fees vary depending on the number of areas, the complexity of the procedures, and the surgical organization.
A personalized quote will detail all costs before any decision is made.
The different types of body contouring surgery
- Liposuction : Liposuction, also called lipoaspiration, is a cosmetic surgery procedure for body contouring that aims to remove localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise.
- Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck : Abdominoplasty, also called a tummy tuck, aims to correct excess skin and sometimes fat in the abdominal area.
- Cosmetic surgery thighs and buttocks : Thigh and buttock surgery aims to improve the silhouette when localized fat deposits or skin laxity persist.
- Cosmetic surgery arms Paris 16th : Cosmetic arm surgery corrects sagging of the inner arms, which is common with age or after significant weight loss.
