For years, people often considered the process of shaping their bodies in simple terms: remove unwanted fat and make an area smaller. Modern cosmetic surgery demands a higher degree of precision. Surgeons will now consider the shape of the patient, their desired shape, proportions to fat distribution, as well as the quality of their skin before recommending treatments.
At PRM Cosmetic Surgery, procedures can be tailored to these factors. There are a variety of options for fat transfer, liposuction and technologies that address skin laxity. This offers surgeons different ways of shaping the body instead of only relying on one procedure.
Proper Liposuction Begins With Proportion
Individuals looking for the ideal treatment for liposuction will usually be focused on how much fat can be eliminated. It is more important to consider what the effects of removing fat can affect your overall appearance.
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Removing fat from the abdomen, for example, can alter how the waist relates to hips. The flanks may help further define this transition. The precision is important because aggressive fat elimination isn’t necessarily better. It is important to create smoother contours while still maintaining the shape of the patient’s body.
PRM Cosmetic Surgery offers advanced procedures, such as tumescent sluosuction which is a procedure that is tailored to the areas of concern and the patient’s desired aesthetic goals.
The quality of skin is important.
The skin and fat act differently. It is possible that liposuction will reduce localized deposits of fat. However, it does not mean that the skin will contract in the manner you would like it to.
Skin tightening should be a part of any conversation about skincare. The way the skin reacts to contouring may be affected by factors like genetics or age and weight loss, pregnancy or elasticity that is already present.
Techniques like Renuvion J-Plasma could be considered if a treatment plan involves concerns about the elasticity of tissues. Surgeons shouldn’t consider tightening in the last minute as an alternative, but rather analyze skin characteristics while developing the initial plan for body contouring.
Quantum RF as well as the conversation
The use of radiofrequency technology in aesthetic medicine has widened the possibilities. Quantum RF is an alternative method that may be discussed when addressing body contour and tissue tightening concerns.
Technology is, however, just one element of treatment. Technology isn’t able to replace anatomical knowledge or surgical judgment neither can it substitute for a carefully selected patient. Patients should be able to comprehend, during a consultation, why a certain technology is recommended, its intended function, and any limitations that might apply to them.
A Brazilian Butt Lift changes the shape more Than the Buttocks
A brazilian butt lift offers a useful example of how modern contouring involves relationships between different parts of the body. The procedure involves the transfer of patient’s fat from specific areas of their body to their buttocks.
The visual result is achieved by two variations: contouring the areas where fat has been eliminated and incorporating volume as needed. The abdomen, waist, hips, flanks and buttocks are all factors that influence the way that the final silhouette appears.
Personalized Planning Matters More Than a Fashion
It’s not a great choice to pick a cosmetic procedure simply because it’s very popular. Two people with slimmer waists could have different expectations, fat distributions, skin elasticity and proportions.
PRM Cosmetic Surgery is focused on individualized care and provides options for body contouring which are custom-made to the patient’s individual needs. A thorough consultation gives patients an opportunity to discuss anatomy, procedure choices as well as expected recovery times, risk factors, and outcomes prior to deciding if surgery or another cosmetic procedure is suitable.