Body Contouring Introduction
Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Procedure Information
There are many body contouring procedures available today, including tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, liposuction in its various forms (tumescent, VASER, SmartLipo, laser-assisted, superwet, ultrasonic, etc), body lifts, post bariatric surgery (also known as post weight loss surgery), male breast reduction (gynecomastia), laser hair removal and abdominal etching. Not to mention that many of the new high tech lasers and other light-based instruments can now be used on the body to remove scars, wrinkles and stretch marks without surgery! It’s no wonder plastic surgery of the body has become so popular.
We’re here to help you understand about your plastic surgery choices. This section will walk you through each procedure on a step-by-step basis so you can understand it and determine if it might be right for you. Of course, if you think it might be right, you need to speak with a Board Certified plastic surgeon to make sure. But before you do that, educate yourself using this knowledge repository and go to your consultation prepared!