Procedures · Body
Body procedures.
Explore changes in shape and contour.
Pregnancy, weight changes and time can affect your skin, fat and abdominal muscles. Explore procedures for the areas you’d like to address, along with their limits and recovery needs.
Where should I begin?
Start with your concerns.
Choose the description closest to what you notice. Dr. Movtchan can help you understand which approach may fit your anatomy and goals.
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“My stomach changed after children.”
Loose skin and separated abdominal muscles are often discussed with a tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck -
“I have areas that don’t change with exercise.”
Localized fat with good skin quality may be discussed with liposuction.
Liposuction -
“I lost a lot of weight.”
Excess skin after major weight loss is addressed with body contouring.
Body contouring -
“My body changed after pregnancy.”
Changes to the breasts and abdomen after children may be discussed together as a mommy makeover.
Mommy makeover
Before you decide
Consider the limits of surgery.
Body contouring is not a weight-loss treatment. It works best when weight has been stable for some time, and further weight change or pregnancy can alter results. Stretch marks outside the treated area and cellulite may not improve.
Every body procedure leaves scars. Results vary, and waiting until your plans settle is a reasonable choice.
Questions
Questions about body surgery.
Do I need liposuction or a tummy tuck?
Liposuction addresses fat; a tummy tuck also addresses loose skin and may involve the muscles. The tissues involved help determine the approach.
Should my weight be stable first?
Generally, yes. Discuss your weight history and plans, since significant changes after surgery can affect results.
Can procedures be combined?
Sometimes. Combining operations changes anesthesia time, risk, and recovery. Ask how a combined plan affects each.
What about future pregnancy?
Pregnancy can undo some changes, including muscle repair. Many people wait until they are done having children.
How much help will I need at home?
Plan for help with lifting, household tasks, and caring responsibilities during early recovery. Ask for guidance specific to your operation.