How Can Plastic Surgery Help Shape My Waist?

Body contouring surgeries are often versatile and able to help patients interested in addressing a wide range of areas. Today however, we wanted to focus on one specific spot that can be quite a nuisance for many plastic surgery patients: the waist. We’ve probably all heard someone mention the idea of removing a few inches from their waistline. However, this is easier said than done with healthy eating and exercise alone. Today, our board-certified plastic surgeons wanted to discuss how body contouring surgery can be used to rejuvenate the waist area.

In addition to poor eating habits and a lack of regular exercise, some factors that lead to excess fat around the waist can be out of a person’s control. Regardless of the cause, waist liposuction can be extremely beneficial. This procedure involves making a series of very small incisions and then inserting a tiny hollow tube, called a cannula. Excess fat from the waist area is then carefully suctioned through the cannula, using our specialized techniques, leading to a more trim and shapely waistline.

For some people, loose, stretched skin in the abdominal area is a more pressing concern than excess fat. In these cases, tummy tuck surgery may be a more practical solution. The procedure is performed to help safely remove excess skin from the abdominal area (as well as fat and tissue as needed, leading to a healthier-looking physique and a reduced waist. A tummy tuck is also performed to repair damaged or separated muscles in the abdomen that can cause the appearance of a “belly pooch.”

For some patients, the most helpful approach to waist rejuvenation may be combining liposuction with a tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover procedure. Sometimes paired with a cosmetic breast procedure, mommy makeover is designed to provide comprehensive body contouring to the waist area and beyond. However, this combined approach may not be right for every patient.

To discuss your waist enhancement options, contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment at one of our Atlanta, Canton, and Cumming/Forsyth area locations. You can also follow us on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and much more.