Body Contouring in Oklahoma City
After Major Weight Loss
After the success of losing weight, many patients desire a further change in the tone of their body, which can be accomplished through body contouring.
This suite of cosmetic surgeries offered by Dr. Nuveen works to diminish the loose skin that can sometimes be present after dramatic weight loss. These procedures are also designed to reduce small pockets of fat that may be resistant to continued diet and exercise.
Removing Loose Skin After Weight Reduction
Many patients come to Dr. Nuveen after losing weight either through dedicated diet and exercise or through surgical intervention like bariatric surgery. Dr. Nuveen offers procedures that work to further slim many areas of your body after weight loss and can target issues like:
- loose abdominal skin
- drooping breasts
- excess skin on lower body (thighs, buttocks)
- hanging skin on the upper arms
- localized fat deposits
In your consultation with Dr. Nuveen, he will fully review how each body contouring procedure can benefit you. Based on his consultation and assessment of your features, Dr. Nuveen will be able to make recommendations for your treatment.
Each body contouring procedure Dr. Nuveen performs is tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Dr. Nuveen will explain the steps of the surgery, including results and any necessary aftercare.
Common Questions About Body Contouring
What procedure tightens loose skin on the abdomen?
The most common area for weight loss is the stomach, which causes many men and women to experience a lack of tone and definition. A tummy tuck is performed to tighten these tissues after weight loss. Dr. Nuveen will make an incision across the lower stomach, where it will be hidden in the bikini line. He will then lift and separate the loose tissues, tightening the remaining skin and securing it with sutures.
What about lack of tone in my lower body?
Dr. Nuveen offers three procedures that are designed to correct loose tissues on the lower body.
A thigh lift involves inconspicuous incisions on the inner thigh crease. At these incision sites, Dr. Nuveen will separate the loose tissues, tightening the remaining tissues to tone the thigh.
A buttock lift or augmentation, can lift the area and restore lost volume. If volume is lost, Dr. Nuveen can restore it through the use of an implant or by harvesting fatty tissue from another site on the patient's body. These fat cells will then be strategically reinjected into the buttocks to add shape and projection.
In the case of major weight loss, a body lift is performed to provide overall lower body toning. Using a circumferential incision around your lower midsection, Dr. Nuveen will remove the excess tissues and tighten the remaining skin. This procedure can have a longer recovery time than other body contouring surgeries.
What can be done about loose skin on the arms?
If you struggle with loose arm skin, Dr. Nuveen may perform an arm lift. Using incisions on the inside of your upper arms, Dr. Nuveen will separate surplus tissues, removing them and creating a more toned look.
What if I struggle with persistent fatty areas?
If you are not able to lose the last few pounds with diet and exercise, Dr. Nuveen may perform liposuction. Using a thin tube called a cannula, Dr. Nuveen can suction out targeted areas of fat.
For More Information...
If you have lost weight and wish to complete the stages of your body transformation, please email or call Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates about body contouring in Oklahoma City. Call 405-842-6677 to schedule your consultation.
