In the past, body contouring was thought of in simple terms. Get rid of fat, and tighten an area. Cosmetic surgery today is much more nuanced. Surgery specialists will now look at the patient’s shape, desired shape proportions to fat distribution, as well as the quality of their skin before recommending treatments.
These aspects can be taken into consideration when performing a procedure at PRM Cosmetic Surgery. There are a variety of options available, including liposuction, fat transfer or other techniques that can improve the skin’s laxity. Surgeons can use many techniques to achieve body contouring.
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Proper Liposuction begins with proportion
If patients are trying to find the most effective liposuction procedure, they may focus on the amount of fat that could be removed. It is more important to consider what the effects of removing fat affects the overall appearance of your body.
For example, getting rid of fat from the abdomen could alter the relationship between the hips and the waist. Treatment of the flanks might enhance this transition. It’s important to be precise since aggressive removal of fat won’t always yield better results. It is important to maintain the natural shape of the patient, while also creating more rounded contours.
PRM has advanced techniques which include tumescent numbing of liposuction. The treatment is customized to the specific area being treated and the patient’s needs.
Why the quality of skin care is worthy of attention
Fat and skin behave differently. It is possible that liposuction will reduce localized deposits of fat, but it does not mean that the skin will contract in the manner you would like it to.
For that reason, skin tightening can become an important part of the conversation. How skin reacts to contouring could be affected by genetics or age or pregnancy, weight loss, or existing elasticity.
Renuvion® J-Plasma is a technology that may be used in cases where tissue laxity is a major concern in an treatment plan. Rather than viewing tightening only as a secondary consideration, surgeons can evaluate skin characteristics when determining the initial body contouring technique.
Where Quantum RF can be integrated into the Conversation
Radiation-based technology is also increasing the options for aesthetic medical treatments. Quantum RF represents another approach to be discussed when addressing body contour and tissue tightening concerns.
However, technology is not the only element of treatment. Technology isn’t able to replace anatomical expertise or surgical judgment, nor can it replace a carefully selected patient. During a consultation the patient should be aware of the reason why a specific technology is recommended as well as what it’s supposed to achieve, and what limitations are applicable to their particular circumstance.
A Brazilian Butt Lift is more Than the Buttocks
A Brazilian butt lift offers an interesting example of how contemporary contouring involves the interaction of different parts of the body. The procedure is done using the patient’s own fat that has been removed from certain donor areas. It is transferred to the buttocks.
The resultant visual is a combination of two aspects: the shaping of areas where excess fat has been eliminated and the addition, as needed to the volume. The waist, abdomen, hips, flanks and buttocks all influence how the silhouette will appear.
Personalized Planning Matters More Than an e-commerce Trend
The popularity of a specific procedure or method should not be the primary factor in choosing any cosmetic procedure. Two people with an enlarger waist may have different expectations, weight distribution, skin elasticity and body proportions.
PRM Cosmetic Surgery concentrates on individualized care, and offers options for body contouring that are tailored to individual’s goals. A comprehensive consultation is provided to allow an explanation of anatomy, procedures, recovery time, possible risk factors, and achievable results prior to deciding if surgery or other treatments for aesthetics are suitable.