Body contouring may help someone who has sagging skin, deflated body parts (such as the breasts or buttocks), or fat in areas that are simply hard to lose. The lower back, hips, flanks (love handles), neck, and abdomen are common examples of areas where fat deposits can collect, causing unsightly bulges. Great candidates for body contouring in Dallas, TX are individuals who:

• Are at a healthy and ideal weight
• Are able to maintain that weight
• Desire a tighter, more defined body
• Do not have a medical condition that may impair their ability to heal

At Kevin R. Hanz, M.D. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dallas, TX residents can receive body contouring for troublesome areas of their otherwise healthy body. Many people consider body contouring on their stomach, waist, buttocks, hips, thighs, or arms to reduce areas of fat and create a slimmer or smoother appearance of a troublesome area. During your consultation, Dr. Hanz will devise a treatment plan for your desired outcomes and discuss realistic expectations. The goal during body contouring surgery is to create very small incisions that will remove unwanted fat and excess skin, leaving a slimmer, tighter appearance.

If you only received one procedure, you will be sent home to recover. In the event you chose to have multiple procedure, it could require you staying overnight. Dr. Kevin Hanz will discuss post-op scenarios with you as you create your body-contouring plan. Body contouring is meant to sculpt the body so you will start notice a slimmer, tighter body and a more defined physique within six weeks, while it typically takes 2 – 3 months for full results to be shown. Results should be long-lasting as long as you maintain your stable weight. Dr. Hanz will discuss follow-up appointments as necessary.

The cost for body contouring will be based on what’s included in your treatment plan. Once your plan is made, Dr. Hanz will be better able to estimate costs and discuss your options for payment. Kevin R. Hanz, M.D. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery accepts many payment types, including low-interest financing.

While most elective surgeries aren’t usually covered by insurance, it is possible that body contouring could be eligible for insurance coverage if loose skin is causing medical problems. Coverage varies based on your insurance carrier and individual policy, but if you would like to submit an insurance claim, please let Dr. Hanz know during your consultation. A member of our team at Kevin R. Hanz, M.D. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery can help you work with your insurance for maximum coverage.

The combination of procedures will be decided in your consultation with Dr. Hanz. Your body contouring may be done in stages based on your general health and how many areas are being addressed. Typically, the grouping will be with a combination of either the upper body parts (stomach, breasts, arms, face, neck) or the lower body (butt, thighs, hips, knees). This is done to minimize the possibility of complications, such as blood loss and infection. This also shortens the length of recovery. Dr. Hanz will discuss this with you while creating your treatment plan.

In general, body contouring surgery will leave scarring. Many patients discover that once the incisions heal, they no longer worry about scarring as the benefits are so great. A skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Hanz, will make every effort to hide the appearance of scars by placing the incisions in the natural skin folds. Topical creams might be recommended to improve the healing process. In time, the scars will lighten and blend in with your normal skin.

With proper care, your body contouring results will be long-lasting. To help maintain your results, you should maintain a healthy weight. Significant weight changes or pregnancy after your body contouring surgery can impact your results. Natural aging will continue so you will eventually notice loose skin again as you get older. Talk to Dr. Hanz about suggestions that can help your results last.