Body Contouring

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s plastic surgeons offer exceptional expertise in a comprehensive range of innovative body contouring procedures. In many instances, we evaluate the newest technology and techniques before they become available to the general public.

Our plastic surgery team is internationally recognized for delivering outstanding clinical care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating the next generation of plastic surgeons.

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring treatments include advanced surgical and nonsurgical procedures designed to address concerns that may result from aging, pregnancy, weight loss, or other changes affecting the shape of the body.

We offer options to:

• Eliminate extra skin or stubborn fat deposits
• Treat skin elasticity (sagging skin)
• Contour (or reshape) an area of the body

Whether through liposuction, abdominoplasty, fat grafting, or other innovative methods, our goal is to enhance and sculpt the body, providing patients with personalized solutions to achieve their desired outcomes. At UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery, our focus is on safety, precision, and individualized care when providing body contouring treatments.

What are the Types of Body Contouring Treatments?

From advanced liposuction techniques to innovative nonsurgical treatments, UT Southwestern’s team of experts offers a variety of body contouring treatment options to sculpt and enhance patients’ physiques. Procedures we offer include:

• Arm lift: Removes excess fat and skin from the arms
• Liposuction: Eliminates excess fat and reshapes areas such as the breasts, arms, abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, legs, neck, and chin
• Male breast reduction: Eliminates excess tissue and skin to achieve a flatter, firmer chest
• Mommy makeover: Typically includes several procedures, such as a tummy tuck, a breast lift with or without implants, and liposuction
• Surgery after major weight loss: Addresses excessive skin, remaining fatty tissue, and lack of tissue elasticity after weight loss
• Thigh lift: Removes excess fat and skin from the inner or outer thighs
• Tummy tuck: Improves the contour of the abdomen by removing fat, tightening the abdominal muscles, and eliminating excess skin
• Back lift: Removes excess fat and skin from the mid back
• Buttocks augmentation: Injection of fat and lipo-contouring of the buttocks to better enhance this area
• Fat grafting: Moves fat from one part of the body to another in order to enhance or reshape it

How Should Patients Prepare for Body Contouring Surgery?

Body contouring surgery is usually performed on people who are healthy and have made lifestyle changes to keep their weight steady.

Preparing for surgery is a crucial step toward a successful and smooth experience. Before the procedure, our dedicated team helps patients complete all necessary preparations, including:

• Undergoing preoperative assessments
• Adjusting medications
• Following specific pre-surgery instructions

We ensure patients have a clear understanding of the process, recovery expectations, and any post-operative care requirements. Patients’ well-being is our priority, and we are committed to providing comprehensive support throughout their journey.

Patients can rely on us to provide expert guidance on preparing effectively for their body contouring surgery, facilitating a positive and satisfying transformation.