Body Contouring
Offered at our convenient location in Baltimore, Maryland
Body contouring is a cosmetic procedure intended to improve the shape, tone, and aesthetics of one’s figure through either surgical or nonsurgical approaches.
Dr. Alyson Wells and the team at Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa are the best Baltimore has to offer when it comes to body contouring procedures.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Wells and her staff by calling (410) 628-8200.
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About Body Contouring
Body contouring procedures come in many forms, with essentially every procedure aiming to help patients redefine their body shape and tone to reach a desired body aesthetic. Body contouring procedures are directly associated with a statistically significant increase in patients reporting increased satisfaction with the way their body looks, and as such, body contouring procedures have begun to increase in popularity in recent years. (1) Patients tend to seek body contouring procedures to remove excess skin and body fat, as well as tighten muscles.
Body contouring can come in the form of a solo procedure or in combination with other procedures.
Dr. Wells and her staff at Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa are highly experienced in numerous body contouring procedures and can help you with your body goals. Here are some of the body contouring procedures offered by the experts at Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa:
Arm Lift
Also known as a brachioplasty, an arm lift removes excess or sagging skin on the arms leaving individuals with a more toned, proportionate upper body. This surgery especially appeals to those who have recently undergone a period of significant weight loss.
Body Lift
A body lift procedure is a comprehensive form of body contouring, combining tactics from multiple different body contouring procedures to remove excess skin or fat from several areas around the body. Perfect for individuals following a period of noticeable weight loss or childbirth, a body lift procedure is your go-to all-in-one body contouring operation.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer procedures are an effective way to repurpose the fat around your body. During this procedure, fat is taken from different areas of the body and repositioned into areas such as the hips or face, for example. This procedure is perfect for those looking to improve their proportions or enhance their curves.
Lower Body Lift
Similar to a traditional body lift, a lower body lift removes excess skin and fat from multiple areas of the body, oftentimes particularly in the upper thighs, abdomen, or buttocks. Like a full body lift, this surgery can appeal to a wide variety of candidates but is often sought after by people who have recently lost weight or have given childbirth.
Thigh Lift
A thigh lift focuses on eliminating excess skin, fat, and wrinkles from the thighs in order to achieve a smoother, firmer appearance. Thigh lift procedures seek to improve the tone of a person’s thighs and serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.
Tummy Tuck
Known medically as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck procedure is a very common body contouring procedure, especially among individuals who have recently given childbirth or lost significant weight. A tummy tuck intends to remove excess skin and fat around the abdomen while also tightening the abdominal muscles. This procedure not only helps patients achieve a more aesthetically pleasing look around their abdominal muscles. Removing excess skin is linked with improvements in hygiene and other functional benefits. (2)
Mommy Makeover
Mommy makeover procedures are personalized procedures that help mothers who recently gave birth to “turn back the clock” and reduce some of the less desirable side effects resulting from pregnancy such as excess skin and other silhouette irregularities.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a tool individuals who are at or close to their goal weight can use to get rid of the last remaining bits of stubborn body fat that seem to be resistant to diet, exercise, and living an overall healthy lifestyle. This procedure is often performed as a part of the operation process for other body contouring procedures.
After Weight Loss Procedures
While a relatively broad category of body contouring treatments, Dr. Wells and her staff offer a variety of body contouring treatments to help you with the side effects of accomplishing significant weight loss such as loose skin or reduction in remaining stubborn fat pockets. These types of procedures are highly customizable and can help with many of your side effects from weight loss.
Labiaplasty
A labiaplasty works to help correct an oversized, uneven, or overstretched labia. While this often results from the side effects of childbirth, anyone looking to improve the aesthetics or eliminate discomfort from this area of their body can benefit from a labiaplasty.
Benefits
There is truly no shortage of potential benefits associated with the body contouring procedures offered by Dr. Wells and her staff. Each procedure offers its perks and the beauty of body contouring is the ability to combine multiple procedures to fit your needs. Some of the benefits associated with body contouring include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Improved body tone and aesthetics
- More positive self-image
- Hygienic improvements
- Increased mobility (2)
As you can tell, the advantages of body contouring extend well beyond just the physical benefits resulting from achieving your desired aesthetic. Body contouring can have functional and mental benefits which is why these types of procedures have taken off in popularity in recent years. If you want to experience these benefits for yourself, schedule a consultation with Dr. Wells and her staff by calling (410) 628-8200.
Ideal Candidates
Since body contouring encompasses a wide net of procedures, it appeals to a great deal of potential candidates. In general, candidates should be in overall good health and seek body contouring procedures to help them accomplish what is impossible to do naturally. Ideally, patients are people who do not use nicotine or are willing to stop for the procedure. Your eligibility for any of the body contouring procedures offered by Dr. Wells and Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa will ultimately be determined during your consultation.
Personal Consultation
To get started in exploring the wonderful world of body contouring, the best place to begin is by scheduling a personal consultation with the best in Baltimore, Dr. Wells. During this consultation, you will discuss your goals regarding body contouring. Dr. Wells will get to know you and examine your overall health to determine if you are an ideal candidate for the procedures you are interested in. From there, she will create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically to help you reach your goals. She might also recommend alternative or additional procedures. This consultation will also allow you to ask any questions you have.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Wells and her staff by calling (410) 628-8200.
Preparation
If you are deemed to be an eligible candidate for body contouring procedures, Dr. Wells will outline any preparation steps you need to take before your procedure as part of your personalized plan. You might be asked to refrain from the usage of nicotine, blood thinners, or other medications as directed by Dr. Wells. Depending on your procedure, you may also need to prepare to arrange transportation home from your appointment, and possibly assistance at home afterward.
Procedure
Along with the preparation process, procedures will look different for everyone depending on what type of procedure they are receiving. The details of your specific procedure can be discussed during your consultation. Most body contouring procedures aim to reduce excess skin and body fat, with some requiring the use of liposuction techniques. Any of these procedures might entail the use of anesthesia.
Recovery
The length of each patient’s recovery process will depend on how intensive the procedure is. Some procedures will allow patients to return to normal activities almost immediately, while others will require a longer process that Dr. Wells will help guide you through. Dr. Wells will provide you with recovery instructions during your personal consultation.
Results
Dr. Wells and the staff at Valley Plastic Surgery & Medi-Spa are considered one of the best in Baltimore for a reason. When patients choose our practice for their body contouring procedure, they are consistently happy with the results, which are often life-changing.
While some procedures will allow patients to see results immediately, other procedures might have patients seeing results their results develop in the weeks following as they continue to heal. Regardless of the area of your treatment, Dr. Wells is confident you will be satisfied with your results.
Cost of Body Contouring in Baltimore
The cost of your procedure can be discussed with Dr. Wells during your personal consultation and will depend on the type of body contouring procedure you would benefit from most. Financing options are available to those who qualify.
References
- Paul MA, Opyrchał J, Knakiewicz M, et al. The long-term effect of body contouring procedures on the quality of life in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery. Pantea-Stoian AM, ed. PLOS ONE. 2020;15(2):e0229138. doi:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229138
- Sadeghi P, Duarte-Bateman D, Ma W, et al. Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery: Abdominoplasty, the State of the Art in Body Contouring. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022;11(15):4315. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11154315
