What Is Body Contouring
What is body contouring
Body contouring, also known as body sculpting, is a medical or surgical procedure used to reshape a specific area of the body. It may entail procedures to:
• Remove excess skin.
 • Get rid of excess fat.
 • Reshape or contour the space.
 Body contouring does not usually aid in weight loss. Instead, it shapes the body and addresses specific areas where weight loss is ineffective or where significant weight loss results in excess skin.
 What are the various kinds of body contouring?
Lipolysis is a term used to describe nonsurgical body contouring. Lipolysis can be accomplished in a variety of ways, including:
• Cryolipolysis (for example, CoolSculpting®) uses extremely cold temperatures to destroy fat cells.
• Injection lipolysis entails injecting deoxycholic acid into the body in order to target fat cells.
• Laser lipolysis uses lasers to destroy fat cells.
• Radiofrequency lipolysis targets fat cells with ultrasound waves and heat.
The outcomes can vary at times.
• Lifts and tucks: These surgical procedures remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen. Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), facelifts (rhytidectomy), breast lifts (mastopexy), and double chin surgery are some examples.
• Liposuction: Liposuction (lipo) is a procedure that suctions fat deposits out.
 What is the purpose of body sculpting?
People choose body sculpting to look and feel thinner or to achieve a specific shape. It is frequently used on specific areas of the body when diet and exercise are ineffective.
Surgical options can also be used to remove excess skin, making the skin appear smoother and younger. These procedures can benefit people who have excess skin as a result of significant weight loss. It can also help with loose, saggy, or wrinkled skin caused by natural ageing.
Body contouring can be used to target almost any part of the body.
• Arms is a popular location.
• Back.
• The belly and flanks (love handles).
• Buttocks.
Thighs, neck, and chin
 DETAILS OF THE PROCESS
What occurs prior to body contouring?
 You'll first meet with a surgeon. You will talk about:
 • Your objectives.
 • Your medical history, including any health problems, allergies, or previous surgeries.
 • Any medications you're currently taking, including vitamins and over-the-counter medications.
 • Use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or illegal drugs.
 In addition, the healthcare professional will:
 • Examine and measure the area(s) to be altered.
 • Using a marker or pen, draw on the area(s).
 • Take photographs.
 • Talk about your options and make recommendations.
 • If you're considering surgery, go over the risks and options, as well as anaesthesia and post-operative pain management.
If you decide to proceed, you will be required to sign a consent form. By signing it, you give the healthcare provider permission to perform the procedure. You also agree that you are aware of the procedure's risks and have reasonable expectations.
Depending on the type of body sculpting you choose, the healthcare team may ask you to do the following:
• Get blood work or a physical exam with your primary care provider.
• Quit smoking.
• Discontinue taking certain medications (for example, aspirin, NSAIDs and herbal supplements).
 What occurs during liposuction and other surgical body contouring procedures?
The majority of cosmetic surgeries are performed in a surgeon's office, surgical centre, or hospital. Depending on what you have done, the procedure can last anywhere from 45 minutes to several hours.
 In the case of surgical procedures, the team may:
 • Pre-operatively mark the sites
 • Place you on a surgical table and perform safety checks with nurses and anesthesiologists.
 • Depending on the procedure, administer local or general anaesthesia.
 • Cleanse and prepare the surgical area's skin.
 • Make incisions (cuts) in your skin based on the procedure(s) being performed.
 • Cut, reposition, or shape tissue and excess fat to achieve the desired look.
 • Muscle tightening is common during abdominoplasty.
• Remove any excess skin.
• Excess fat can be suctioned out using liposuction alone or in conjunction with other procedures.
• When the procedure is finished, close any incisions.
• Put on bandages.
What happens during a non-surgical lipolysis procedure?
The majority of lipolysis procedures are performed in a doctor's office or clinic. A single session lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.
• Provide you with a robe or hospital gown to wear.
• Sit or stand on a chair or table.
• Use a pen or marker to make a mark on the skin.
• Inject a drug into the area where you want to lose weight (for injection lipolysis).
• Depending on the type of lipolysis, use a tool (such as paddles or a wand) to deliver ultrasound waves, laser beams, cold or heat.
Most people require multiple treatment sessions to see results.
 REHABILITATION AND OUTLOOK
How long does it take to recover from body contouring?
Depending on how much work is done and how large the incisions are, recovery from surgical options can take weeks to months.
Recovery times for nonsurgical options are much shorter. Most people resume work and other activities immediately following treatment.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONTACT A DOCTOR?
When should I make an appointment with my doctor?
Nonsurgical procedures have very little risk, so you won't have to worry about complications.
If you have had a surgical procedure, you should report any signs of infection or other complications as soon as possible:
• Bleeding, drainage, redness, or swelling at the site of the incision.
• Chest discomfort.
• Dizziness.
• A temperature of more than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Medication did not alleviate severe pain.
• Vomiting or nausea.