When Is the Right Time for Body Contouring?

These aesthetic treatments can be an excellent way to address stubborn pockets of fat on the abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, and arms or to tighten loose skin.

However, it’s important for patients to undergo their body contouring procedure at the right time to achieve the greatest results.

To help you better plan for body contouring, consider these four questions.

1. Are You Able to Maintain a Stable Weight?

Body contouring procedures are an ideal way to eliminate fat bulges that have been resistant to diet and exercise. With proper weight maintenance, treatment results can be long-lasting to permanent.

However, significant weight fluctuations post body contouring can negatively impact your outcome and may even increase your risk for complications.

Therefore, it’s important to remember that body contouring can help patients achieve a flatter abdomen or slimmer thighs, but it is not a method for losing or managing weight.

2. Are You in Good Health?

Whether seeking a non-invasive or surgical body contouring, good health is an essential part of the process.

Pre-treatment, patients should be upfront with their provider about their medical history, medications, allergies, and past surgeries or procedures.

Plus, a diet rich in lean proteins, vegetables, and fruit benefits the healing process and helps to facilitate a faster recovery.

3. Do You Have Realistic Expectations and Goals?

Prior to body contouring, patients should clearly define their aesthetic goals and understand the benefits, risks, alternatives, and limitations of their procedure.

They should also make sure that their expectations are in line with treatment capabilities and anticipated outcomes, which can greatly impact body contouring results.

4. Have You Researched and Consulted With a Board-Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon?

One of the most crucial steps in planning your body contouring procedure is seeking a highly skilled and experienced provider.

During an initial consultation, patients will have the opportunity to discuss their aesthetic concerns and medical history with their dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

He or she will then be able to develop a treatment plan for a safe and successful body contouring experience.

For additional information on planning the right time for your body contouring procedure at Cultura, please fill out the form below to request a consultation.

Dr. Kelly Bolden

Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

In the world of plastic surgery, few names shine as brightly as Dr. Kelly M. Bolden's. A double board-certified plastic surgeon, she has earned a reputation as a compassionate healer, an innovative mind, a dedicated educator, and a tireless advocate for the underserved.