Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Liposuction, Male Breast Reduction - Body Contouring

There are a number of reasons people turn to plastic surgery to enhance their appearance, and one of those reasons centers on weight--more specifically, on fat, flab, and skin. Sometimes dietary changes and exercises are not enough to remove all of the stubborn pockets of fat on your body. After major weight loss (for example, after LAP-BAND bariatric surgery), there may be a great deal of sagging or loose skin as well as those stubborn pockets of fat. Whatever the case may be, a skilled plastic surgeon can use a number of different body contouring surgeries to meet your needs. Some of the more common body contouring surgeries are covered below.

Liposuction

A staple of many body contouring treatment plans is liposuction. This surgical procedure nvolves the use of a specially designed instrument called a cannula that is used to pierce the skin and suction out fat deposits in targeted areas. This surgical procedure can be performed in different parts of the body as well as the face and neck area.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

If you have lost a lot of weight or have had child, the skin in your abdominal area will have undergone a number of changes. There may be a lot of stretched skin or loose skin that remains and will not revert back to its original shape. In such cases, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can be performed to adjust the contours of your torso. During the surgery, an incision is made that spans from hipbone to hipbone, through which the surgeon will tighten the underlying muscle and remove excess skin and fat.

Male Breast Reduction

Some men may suffer from a condition known as gynecomastia, which causes their pectoral region to become oversized like female breasts. One of the best ways to remedy this condition is male breast reduction surgery. This surgery relies on liposuction to remove excess glandular tissue in the chest area.

To learn more about body contouring surgery options as well as other treatments such as BOTOX® injections, face lift, cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), otoplasty (ear pinning), rhinoplasty (nose job surgery), breast enhancement surgery with breast implants, breast reduction surgery, and breast lift surgery, it is important to schedule an appointment at a Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario plastic surgery clinic.