Excess skin and unwanted pockets of fat can be extremely frustrating, especially when diet and exercise aren’t affecting them. If you’re considering a body contouring procedure to combat these issues, you may wonder which procedure would suit you. This blog discusses various body contouring procedures—liposuction, tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, and bra fat roll removal—designed to eliminate sagging skin and stubborn fat areas.
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Excess Skin & Stubborn Pockets of Fat
Do you have unwanted fat that’s resistant to diet and exercise? Or perhaps, excess skin that sags, drawing attention to parts of your body that you’d rather hide? If this sounds familiar, you may want to look into body contouring procedures that can address these issues. Pregnancy, weight loss, and natural aging affect your skin laxity and make you more susceptible to droopy skin. Additionally, not all areas of your body lose weight equally while exercising—causing your body to appear disproportionate and stubborn fat to remain.
Body Contouring Options
Sculpt your body for a more toned, proportional appearance with body contouring procedures, which can remove excess skin and fat. The stomach, hips, thighs, and arms tend to accumulate folds of extra skin and stubborn fat. Certain procedures target specific areas and can be combined with others for the ultimate body contouring results.
Liposuction
One of the most versatile body contouring procedures is liposuction, as treatment areas can include the upper body (neck, arms, chest), the midsection (stomach, love handles, hips, back), and the lower body (thighs, calves, ankles). We offer traditional liposuction, which utilizes a cannula to suction out the unwanted fat from the body. Ultrasound or laser-assisted liposuction is also available; it uses ultrasound or laser attachments with the cannula to loosen the fat so it is easier to remove.
Tummy Tuck
An excellent option for those with loose skin and unwanted fat in the abdomen is a tummy tuck. We offer the standard tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and extended tummy tuck—the mini is suitable for those who need minimal correction, while the extended tummy tuck provides the most correction. In addition to removing excess fat and skin, a tummy tuck can correct abdominal wall separation and improve the appearance of the belly button.
Thigh Lift
Excess skin on the inner thighs can create uncomfortable chafing, and excess fat on the outer thighs can make your body appear wider than it actually is. Unwanted fat in the thighs can also create problems with your skin texture, increasing dimpling and cellulite. A thigh lift combats these issues by removing the extra skin and tightening the remaining skin for more slender and smooth thighs.
Arm Lift
Sagging skin on the upper arms can give the appearance of “bat wing arms” and make you feel uncomfortable wearing short sleeves that show off your arms. An arm lift, also called a brachioplasty, removes excess skin and gives the arms a more contoured look.
Bra Fat Roll Removal
Many women deal with a roll of fat that peeks out of their bra band, which can be particularly annoying when it’s prominent enough to show through clothing. Bra fat roll removal can be done using liposuction alone or liposuction with skin excision.
Want to Know More About Body Contouring Procedures in Ontario, CA?
To learn more about your body contouring options in the Inland Empire, call Dr. Andreasen’s office at 909-291-4900 or fill out the online contact form.
