In our previous post, we started discussing about the basics of body sculpting and what are the most important questions you should focus on during your initial consultation with your cosmetic surgeon. Body sculpting (or body contouring if you will) is a cosmetic procedure which can help you enhance the physical appearance of your body after you’ve gone through a major weight loss, pregnancy or just cant to emphasize the results of your workout routine.
A body sculpting doesn’t have to be one procedure and it usually isn’t. Just like with other “combo procedures” like tummy tuck or mommy makeover, body contouring can involve different surgical techniques, dedicated to tackle a specific problem e.g., sagging skin, stubborn fat deposits or separated abdominal muscles.
Also, this procedure is not only meant for women, but also for men as well. The ideal candidate should be in good overall health and be at his/her ideal weight. But let’s focus on a few other questions about body sculpting.
What kind of results can you achieve through body sculpting?
The success of every cosmetic procedure is dependent on not just the surgical skills of the surgeon, but also on the commitment and realistic expectations of the patient itself.
When starting the plan your body sculpting journey, it’s important that you maintain realistic expectations. The plastic surgeon should be honest and transparent both about the benefits and limitations of the procedure so that you can make an informed decision on what’s best for you.
You should be aware that body sculpting is meant to enhance the physical appearance and fine-tune the results of your weight loss and exercise efforts. It’s not a weight loss procedure so you shouldn’t expect to lose significant weight after the surgery.
Patients should also know that aside from surgical, there are other, non-surgical body sculpting methods, but they are not as effective as surgery. The results are visible but not as dramatic like for example after liposuction or tummy tuck.
And lastly, every patient should know that as with weight loss, body sculpting results take time. The change won’t become visible overnight. You should be prepared to dedicate some time to the entire process and stick to the post-operative recovery.
What are the risks involved with the procedure?
As with every surgery, sculpting can also carry some risks and it’s best to disclose these during your first consultation with the surgeon. In order to make an informed decision, you need to know both the benefits and risks of the process.
A regulatable surgeon will inform you of these early on. Surgical body sculpting will always carry some risk, though in the case of non-surgical approach, the risks are often minimal.
The potential complications that can arise during and after the procedure should be disclosed upfront so that you can prepare yourself of the journey. You should also ask about post-operative care and what you can do to make the recovery process as smooth as possible and minimize the risk of complications.
