Body Contouring Surgery in Sacramento | Dr. Hause
What Is Body Contouring Surgery?
Body contouring surgery refers to a variety of procedures designed to improve body shape, remove excess skin, reduce stubborn fat deposits, and enhance overall body proportions. Patients often consider body contouring after pregnancy, significant weight loss, aging, or when certain areas do not respond to diet and exercise alone.
Depending on a patient’s goals, body contouring may include procedures such as tummy tuck surgery, mommy makeover surgery, and body lift surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Donald Hause will evaluate your anatomy and discuss which treatment options may help you achieve your desired results.
Liposuction:
removes unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body. The fat removal procedure is typically used to target larger areas of the body such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs or upper arms. In some cases, liposuction can be used to contour smaller features like the face and neck that have developed stubborn fat deposits.
Tummy Tuck:
improves the appearance of a protruding or flabby abdomen. Also known as abdominoplasty, the procedure eliminates excess skin and fat, and repairs weakened or separated abdominal muscles. A variation of the full procedure, called mini tummy tuck, focuses on the area beneath the navel
Mommy Makeover:
addresses physical changes in the body caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Mommy makeover combines body contouring and breast enhancement procedures (e.g., tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift.)
Body Lift:
treats loose skin and lax body tissues. Body lift is beneficial among patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and whose skin has lost its ability to contract over the body’s contours.
Body Contouring Procedures
Liposuction
Liposuction removes unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body. This fat removal procedure is commonly used to target areas such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, face, or neck when stubborn fat does not respond to diet and exercise.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, improves the appearance of a protruding or loose abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and repairing weakened or separated abdominal muscles. A mini tummy tuck may be appropriate for patients whose concerns are focused below the navel.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover addresses physical changes caused by pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, weight fluctuation, or aging. Treatment may combine body contouring and breast enhancement procedures such as tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, and liposuction.
Body Lift
A body lift treats loose skin and lax body tissues, often after significant weight loss. This procedure can help reshape the body when skin has lost elasticity and no longer contracts smoothly over the body’s contours.
Who Is a Candidate for Body Contouring?
Body contouring may be appropriate for healthy adults who are close to a stable weight but remain bothered by loose skin, excess tissue, stubborn fat deposits, or body shape changes caused by pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
Good candidates should have realistic expectations, understand that surgery requires recovery time, and be willing to follow all pre- and post-operative instructions carefully. A consultation with Dr. Hause is the best way to determine which body contouring procedures may be appropriate for your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle.
Why Choose Dr. Donald Hause for Body Contouring Surgery?
Dr. Donald W. Hause, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients through Sacramento Aesthetic Surgery. His approach to body contouring focuses on individualized treatment planning, patient education, surgical safety, and natural-looking body proportions.
Because body contouring may involve multiple areas of the body, Dr. Hause evaluates each patient’s anatomy, medical history, skin quality, recovery needs, and cosmetic goals before recommending a personalized surgical plan.
Body Contouring FAQs
What body contouring procedures does Dr. Hause offer?
Dr. Hause offers several body contouring options, including tummy tuck surgery, mommy makeover procedures, body lift surgery, and other treatments designed to improve body shape and contour.
What is the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck?
Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits, while a tummy tuck removes excess skin and may repair weakened abdominal muscles. The appropriate procedure depends on the patient’s anatomy and goals.
Can body contouring help after weight loss?
Yes. Many patients seek body contouring procedures after significant weight loss to address loose skin, excess tissue, and areas that may not respond to exercise alone.
What procedures are commonly included in a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover may combine tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, liposuction, and other procedures based on the patient’s goals.
How long is recovery after body contouring surgery?
Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed. Dr. Hause provides detailed recovery instructions and a personalized treatment plan for every patient.
Are body contouring results permanent?
Results can be long lasting when patients maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Aging and future weight fluctuations may affect results over time.
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