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A lot of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedures involve the face.  However, in addition to breast augmentation, there are many common cosmetic surgical procedures for the rest of the body as well.  It’s clear that people are concerned about their overall appearance, and any sort of appearance-related problem can have detrimental effects.  When people have concerns about their appearance, it can keep them from enjoying their lives to the fullest, and for some people, even regarding the body as opposed to the face, the only way to deal with the issue effectively is through cosmetic surgery.  The majority of cosmetic surgical procedures involving the body are considered to fall under the category of “body cosmetic surgery”.  These procedures are meant to change the shape of the body, which is usually accomplished by removing extra fat or skin as well as by tightening the remaining tissues.

The most common body contouring operation is lipo suction.  In liposuction, the surgeon uses a surgical tube device called a cannula and a suction device called an aspirator to remove fat.  A narrow incision is made in the target area, and a certain amount of liquid – the amount is determined in consideration of several factors – is introduced in order to ensure that the fat can be removed without problems.  Liposuction is so popular because it is a reliable way of addressing a problem faced by many people.  It is not used as a weight-loss tactic, as the actual quantity of fat extracted is small in mass; rather, liposuction is only really appropriate for healthy individuals who, even with targeted exercise, cannot seem to get rid of fat from certain problem areas.  Among these areas are the midsection, the legs, below the chin, and the love handles.  There are a number of more refined liposuction techniques such as SmartLipo and Liposculpture which have been developed in recent years and which refine the liposuction process and involve even fewer drawbacks.

The abdominoplasty, also known as the “tummy tuck,” is another popular body contouring operation.  This procedure works to raise and tighten loose skin and remove excess tissue from the abdominal area, an issue which is particularly common with people who have undergone significant weight loss, as well as women who have been pregnant.  Depending on the extensiveness of the procedure, incisions may be made in different areas.  Occasionally, the operation may be completed with the use of no more than one incision.  The belly button may also be moved upward during the course of the abdominoplasty procedure if needed.

Body lifts are another type of body contouring.  These include thigh lifts and buttock lifts.  These are similar procedures in that, in both cases, the target areas have excess tissues removed before the remaining tissues are tightened.  Both aim at a rejuvenated, fitter-looking look to the area.  A thigh lift and buttock lift can be combined with an abdominoplasty, resulting in what is known as the lower body lift.  Similarly, the upper body lift combines the upper arm lift, which addresses the “batwing” appearance that affects many women, and the breast lift, which, perhaps not surprisingly, sees the breasts lifted.  Upper and lower body lifts may be combined into a “full body lift,” one of the most drastic cosmetic surgical procedures currently being performed.

Certain types of implants, such as buttock implants and calf implants, are also considered part of the body contouring field.  Buttock implants aim to increase the volume of the buttock area, and also result in a tighter look and sensation.  Calf implants may also be used to deal with genetic issues which reduce the muscle tone of the legs, or can simply be added for aesthetic reasons.  Calf implantation is a procedure particularly common among bodybuilders, due to the fact that the calves are very difficult to develop fully even with the “correct” training regimen.

Any surgical procedure involves certain risks, and the patient must also adhere to a strict recovery schedule.  Consult with a surgeon if you would like to determine if one of these operations is a good choice for you.