Plastic Surgery for the Body: Understanding Different Types

When people think of plastic surgery, they often think of a procedure that can improve the look of their face.  However, there are a variety of cosmetic procedures that can benefit your body as well. We will examine the most common types of plastic surgery procedures for the body below.

Tummy Tuck

At times, even with exercise and a proper diet, extra fat stays in the tummy area.  You might be experiencing changes such as loose or hanging skin of the lower abdomen, unsightly sagging skin, rashes, and excessive sweating under the skin. If these issues are troubling you, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty may be the answer.  

During a tummy tuck procedure, a plastic surgeon will help to tighten your stomach area and give you a firmer abdomen.  Los Angeles plastic surgeon, Dr. Warren Lent, has extensive experience in abdominoplasty, having performed well over 1,500 tummy tucks.  To find out more about the tummy tuck procedure and how Dr. Lent can help, please see our Tummy Tuck Procedure page.  Additionally, Dr. Lent invites you to view his Tummy Tuck: Before and After page to see patients who have had a tummy tuck with Dr. Lent.

Liposuction

For many people, it seems like no matter how much they exercise, there is always that troubling spot on their bodies that refuses to go away.  Excess fatty tissue collect in such areas like the thighs, arms, the abdomen, waist, chest, back, and the jaw. What can a person do to get rid of excess fat on these area of the body?

The answer is known as liposuction, or lipoplasty.  This procedure is not meant to be a weight loss technique.  In fact, the best candidates are those who exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle but have stubborn areas of fat that will not go away.  Liposuction is a procedure which is ideal for improving one’s shape, silhouette, contour, or figure. It is perfect for those stubborn, unsightly collections of fatty deposits.   For further details on each aspect of liposuction, please see our Liposuction Procedure page.  Additionally, Dr. Lent invites you to view his Liposuction: Before and After page to see patients who have had liposuction with Dr. Lent.

After Weight Loss Surgery

Have you recently lost a lot of weight but are not happy with how you look? If so, after weight loss surgery can help. People who have experienced dramatic weight loss after bariatric surgery should consider various types of after weight loss surgeries.  The procedure you choose will depend on your unique problem. Whether excess skin has built up in the abdominal area, breasts, thighs, arms, or face, people who have excess fat after losing weight will be able to find a type of surgery to help regain their youthful appearance.  For example, a breast augmentation can help with breasts, a tummy tuck can help the abdominal area, and arm lift surgery can help with your arms.  For further details about after weight loss surgery, please see our After Weight Loss Surgery page.

Arm Lifts

Patients often complain that they have excess fat and skin hanging from their upper arms. Flabby arms can leave you feeling embarrassed and hesitant about wearing short-sleeved shirts.  Arm lift surgery, medically known as brachioplasty, can help.

After undergoing an arm lift, you can wear short-sleeved shirts without feeling any embarrassment.  Most importantly, Dr. Lent’s patients comment on their renewed sense of self-image and self-confidence.  For further details about arm lift surgery (AKA brachioplasty), please see our Arm Lift Procedure page.  Additionally, Dr. Lent invites you to view his Arm Lift: Before and After page to see patients who have had the arm lift procedure with Dr. Lent.

Thigh Lifts

The thighs are one part of the body particularly prone to fat build-up and deterioration in skin quality.  Additionally, as people gain weight the added skin tension further stretches and thins the skin.  In this situation, a plastic surgeon might recommend performing thigh lift (AKA thighplasty), liposuction, or both.  A thigh lift can help many people including those:

  • People who have lost a lot of weight
  • Individuals who have excess skin on their thighs
  • People who experience rashes due to rubbing of their thighs
  • Individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery

For men and women looking to firm and tighten their thighs, a thigh lift can help.  People often report feeling more comfortable wearing various types of clothing, enhancing their self-image, and self-assurance.  For further details about thigh lift surgery (AKA thighplasty), please see our Thigh Lift Procedure page. 

Make an Appointment for Your Consultation

It can be quite devastating to find problems with your body, especially if you eat properly and exercise regularly. However, there are many different types of plastic surgery for the body that can help you regain your confidence. No matter what your problem may be, a board certified plastic surgeon can help you choose the right procedure to improve your appearance and boost your self-esteem.

Here at Dr. Warren Lent’s office, we show care for each patient from the initial consultation to the final post-surgery call. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about a specific plastic surgeon procedure for the body, costs, or questions, please contact us at:

Office: (310) 652-6500

150 North Robertson Blvd. Suite 140
Beverly Hills, Ca 90211






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