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Many of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedures involve the face. However, in addition to breast enhancement, there are many popular kinds of cosmetic surgery for other areas of the body as well. It’s obvious that people have a lot of worries about their overall appearance, and this means that any unsightly or unusual aesthetic feature, whether it’s on the face or anywhere else visible, can have detrimental consequences. If people lack confidence in some aspect of their appearance, it can keep them from enjoying their lives to the fullest, and in some cases, even when dealing with the body as opposed to the face, the only way to deal with the issue effectively is through cosmetic surgery. The majority of cosmetic surgical procedures involving the body are considered to fall under the category of “body contouring”. These procedures are meant to change the shape of the body, usually by removing excess fat or skin as well as by tightening the remaining tissues.
Lipo suction is the most popular of these procedures. In liposuction, a surgical tube device called a cannula and a suction device called an aspirator are used to remove fat. The surgeon makes a small incision in the target area, and a certain amount of liquid – depending on a number of factors – is added so that the fat can be removed without problems. Liposuction is so popular because of its effectiveness in dealing with a problem faced by many people. It does not really work as a weight-loss method, because the actual amount of fat eliminated is small in mass; rather, liposuction is only really appropriate for healthy individuals who, despite targeted exercise, are unable to get rid of fat from specific problem areas. Common problem areas include the neck, the abdomen, the thighs, and, for men, the “love handles.” Recently, more refined liposuction techniques such as Liposculpture and SmartLipo have emerged, which target more specific areas and involve even fewer drawbacks.
The abdominoplasty, also known as the “tummy tuck,” is another common body contouring operation. This operation is intended to tighten loose skin and excise unnecessary tissue from the around the stomach, a problem which is particularly prevalent for individuals who have lost significant amounts of weight, and women who have experienced pregnancy. Depending on the extensiveness of the operation, incisions may be made in different locations. Occasionally, it may be possible to complete the operation with the use of no more than one incision. The navel can also be raised as part of the abdominoplasty operation if needed.
Body lifts are another type of body contouring. These include thigh lifts and buttock lifts. Buttock lifts and thigh lifts are similar in the sense that, in both, the target areas see excess skin and/or fat removed before the remaining tissues are tightened. Both result in a more youthful, fitter-looking appearance to the area. An abdominoplasty may also be added to a thigh lift and buttock lift, resulting in what is known as the lower body lift. Similarly, the upper body lift combines the upper arm lift, a procedure involving the removal of excess tissue from behind the upper arm, and the breast lift, which targets sagging breasts and is often performed in combination with breast augmentation surgery in some cases. Upper and lower body lifts may be performed together, resulting in a “full body lift,” one of the most extensive cosmetic surgical procedures currently being performed.
The category of body contouring also includes certain types of implants, like buttock implants and calf implants. Buttock implants aim to add or restore volume to the buttock area, and also lead to a fitter feel and appearance. Some genetic issues which lead to a reduction in muscle tone of the legs are also often addressed through the use of calf implants. They are also often used for purely cosmetic reasons. Calf implantation is an operation very popular among bodybuilders, as the calves are very difficult to develop fully even with the “correct” training regimen.
Any surgical procedure involves certain risks, as well as significant recovery time. Please consult with a surgeon if you would like to find out if any of these operations is a good option for you.
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