Body Contouring

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring refers to a collection of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to reshape and enhance your body’s appearance. This can involve removing excess fat, tightening skin, and toning underlying tissue to create a more streamlined, toned silhouette.

Benefits of Body Contouring Treatment

1. Targets stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise
2. Firms up skin, which is especially helpful after weight loss or due to aging
3. Enhances your natural shape in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, hips, and back
4. Boosts your self-confidence by improving body image

What areas can be treated with body contouring?

• Abdomen and Waist: One of the most popular areas, especially post-pregnancy or after significant weight loss, to reduce belly fat and tighten loose skin.
• Thighs (Inner and Outer): Helps slim down bulky thighs, address cellulite, and improve overall leg contour.
• Arms (Upper Arms/Bat Wings): Reduces sagging or “jiggly” upper arms, often caused by aging or weight changes.
• Flanks (Love Handles): Targets stubborn fat on the sides of the waist that’s often resistant to diet and exercise.
• Back (Upper and Lower): Smooths out rolls or bulges, especially around the bra line or lower back.
• Buttocks: Can be enhanced, lifted, or reshaped for a firmer, more contoured appearance.
• Chin and Neck: Non-surgical contouring here can reduce a double chin and define the jawline.
• Hips: Helps create a smoother transition from waist to thighs and achieve a more proportional silhouette.
• Knees and Calves: For those wanting more definition or to slim down lower legs.

Who is an Ideal Candidate for body contouring?

An ideal candidate for body contouring is someone close to their target weight but struggling with localized fat deposits, loose skin, or lack of body definition that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise.

The best candidates typically:

• Maintain a stable weight and lead a healthy lifestyle
• Are in good overall health, without serious medical conditions that could impair healing
• Have realistic expectations about the outcomes
• Are non-smokers, or are willing to stop smoking before and after the procedure
• Experience skin laxity or fat bulges after major weight loss, pregnancy, or aging

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Body Contouring Procedures

Surgical Procedures Offered

• Liposuction: Removal of stubborn fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, and arms.
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Tightening abdominal muscles and removing excess skin for a flatter stomach.
• Body Lift: Comprehensive procedure targeting multiple areas to remove excess skin and improve contour.
• Brachioplasty (Arm Lift): Eliminating sagging skin from the upper arms for a toned appearance.
• Thigh Lift: Reshaping the thighs by removing excess skin and fat.

Preparation

This step involves both physical and mental preparation, as well as practical planning.

• Consult with board-certified plastic surgeons to align on your goals, assess your medical history, and current health status
• Review your options and understand what each procedure can offer
• Browse before-and-after photos of past patients
• Get informed about potential risks and necessary precautions
• You might be asked to quit smoking or avoid certain meds
• Stay at a stable weight before the procedure
• Expect possible lab tests or medical evaluations
• Emotional support from loved ones or professionals can be extremely helpful during this journey

Recovery

The recovery process is just as important as the surgery itself. At Reem Hospital, we provide comprehensive post-operative care to support your healing and help you achieve the best results.

• Pain, swelling, and bruising are common and managed with medication.
• Compression Garments are worn to reduce swelling and support new contours.
• Drainage Tubes (if placed): may be used to prevent fluid buildup and will be removed during follow-up visits.
• Post-surgical lymphatic drainage massage helps reduce swelling, improve healing, and enhance contouring results. This is a key part of the recovery process at Reem Hospital.

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The Weeks Following Surgery:

• Light walking is encouraged to promote circulation.
• Strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for several weeks.
• Regular check-ins allow your surgeon to monitor healing and address any concerns.
• Stitches or staples may be removed within 1 to 2 weeks.
• Scars will fade over time, but may take several months to fully mature.
• Temporary numbness or tightness in treated areas is normal.

Non-Surgical Options

• Radiofrequency Treatments: Using energy waves to heat the deep layer of your skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
• Ultrasound Therapy: Employing focused ultrasound energy to target and reduce fat cells.

Why Choose Reem Hospital for Body Contouring in Abu Dhabi?

• Expertise and Experience
  • Team of board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience in body contouring procedures.
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Patient-Centered Approach
  • Emphasis on understanding patient goals and delivering natural-looking results.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and adopting innovative techniques.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
  • Advanced surgical and non-surgical equipment ensuring safety and efficacy.
  • Comfortable and private patient rooms for recovery.
• Comprehensive Care
  • From initial consultation to post-procedure follow-up, patients receive holistic care.
  • Multidisciplinary team approach for optimal outcomes.

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