Surgical Body Contouring

Sometimes, stubborn fat and extra skin can stick around after a successful weight loss program. If you have body contouring goals a skilled surgeron like Eric Valladares, MD, in Miami, Florida can help transform your body with tailored procedures to help you look and feel your best! If you have been considering procedures like a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), liposuction, body lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction or blepharoplasty, use the online booking feature to arrange a surgical body contouring evaluation today.

Eric Valladares, MD - Vixen Plastic Surgery

What is surgical body contouring?

Surgical body contouring is an elective cosmetic procedure that reshapes and or enchances the body's apperance by removing excess skin and or fat. Also referred to as "Plastic Surgery", these procedures differ from non-surgical procedures because they tend to offer dramatic results, but are assoicated with longer recovery periods.

For patients wishing to avoid surgery and downtime, South Florida Surgery, Bariatric and Cosmetic Institute also offers noninvasive CoolSculpting® with the option of dual sculpting to shorten your treatment time and get you back to your daily activities once your in office treatment is completed. 

What are some popular surgical body contouring procedures?

Popular surgical body contouring procedures preformed by Dr. Eric Valladares include:

Liposuction (Lipo)

Liposuction removes fat from areas like the stomach, thighs, arms, chin or back. A small tube (cannula) breaks up and suctions out fat, helping to contour the body and improve shape. Lipo is often combined with procedures like Brazilian butt lifts and tummy tucks for even better results. 

Brazilian butt lift (BBL)

A BBL enhances the shape and size of the buttocks using your own fat taken from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Eric Valladares, MD, uses liposuction to extract the fat and then injects it into your buttocks. This creates a fuller, more lifted look.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from your abdomen. It also tightens the muscles underneath. This procedure is ideal for people who have lost weight or had children and want a flatter, firmer stomach.

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift (thighplasty) reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat to create a smoother, toned apperance. It is a popular procedure for those who have experienced significant weight loss or having sagging skin.

Arm Reduction 

Arm reduction, or brachioplasty, removes excess skin and fat from your upper arms, creating a slimmer, more toned appearance. It’s ideal for people who have lost weight and have loose or sagging skin in this area.

Blepharoplasty

Often known as eyelid surgery is a functional or cosmetic procedure that removes excessive skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids in order to thighten loose skin, reduce puffiness/bags or lift droopy eyelids. Upper bletharoplasty targets sagging upper eyelids, while lower bletharoplasty focuses on under-eye bags and loose skin.

Can I have surgical body contouring on my breasts?

There are three main types of breast contouring procedures:

Breast augmentation

Augmentation increases your breast size with implants or a fat transfer.

Breast lift

A breast lift raises sagging breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping tissue.

Breast reduction

Breast reduction reduces large breasts to relieve discomfort and improve proportions.

Am I a good candidate for surgical body contoruings?

You may be a good candidate for surgical body contouring if you’re at a stable weight or have a BMI under 40, in good health, and have realistic expectations. It’s important to discuss your goals with Eric Valladares, MD.

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For the right candidates, outpatient surgery centers provides a safe, affordable surgical care option, but hospital facilities may be requiered based on individual needs.

If you’re interested in surgical body contouring, schedule a consultation by phone or request one online today.

Eric Valladares, MD - Vixen Plastic Surgery