Body contouring surgery can address concerns that don’t always respond to diet, exercise, or weight loss alone. Loose skin, stubborn fat deposits, stretched abdominal tissue, and changes after pregnancy or major weight loss can all affect body shape. Surgical and minimally invasive body procedures offer different ways to improve contour, tighten tissue, and create a smoother, more proportionate silhouette.
Samuel Lin, MD, FACS, has significant experience in body contouring and post-weight-loss surgery, including academic work focused on these procedures. At Boston Plastic Surgery, patients can explore options ranging from targeted fat removal and radiofrequency-assisted contouring to more extensive surgeries that remove excess skin and reshape multiple areas at once.
Body Contouring Options at Boston Plastic Surgery
Body Lift
A body lift is designed for patients with loose, sagging skin after significant weight loss, aging, or other changes that reduce skin elasticity. Depending on the areas involved, treatment may include the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, and thighs.
The procedure removes excess skin and may also address stubborn fat deposits to create firmer, smoother contours. It can be especially helpful for patients whose skin has not tightened around a smaller body shape after major weight loss.
BodyTite™ And FaceTite™
BodyTite™ and FaceTite™ combine radiofrequency energy with targeted fat reduction and tissue tightening. BodyTite is commonly used on areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and flanks, while FaceTite focuses on the lower face, jowls, and upper neck.
These treatments are less invasive than traditional lifting surgery and may suit patients with localized fat and mild to moderate skin laxity. They are not substitutes for surgical skin removal when a larger amount of excess tissue is present.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes localized fat deposits that remain despite healthy eating and regular exercise. It can be used on several areas of the body, including the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms, back, and buttocks.
The procedure is intended for body contouring, not weight loss. The best candidates are generally near a stable weight and have enough skin elasticity to allow the skin to adapt to the slimmer contour after fat is removed.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, focuses on loose abdominal skin, stubborn lower abdominal fullness, and weakened or separated abdominal muscles. These concerns commonly develop after pregnancy, substantial weight loss, or significant stretching of the abdominal wall.
During surgery, the surgeon removes excess skin and can tighten the abdominal muscles as needed. Liposuction may also be added to refine surrounding fat deposits and improve waist definition.
Why Choose Boston Plastic Surgery For Body Surgery?
Dr. Lin’s work in body contouring extends beyond routine cosmetic surgery. He has researched body contouring after major weight loss and is the editor of Atlas of Body Contouring Procedures, a medical reference devoted to surgical reshaping of the body. His reconstructive training also supports procedures that involve long incisions, tissue repositioning, and multiple treatment areas. Dr. Lin also remains actively involved in resident and fellowship education through Harvard-affiliated programs.
Boston Plastic Surgery offers a range of body contouring options, allowing treatment to be selected based on whether the main concern is excess fat, loose skin, muscle separation, or a combination of changes, rather than relying on the same approach for every patient.
Explore Body Contouring Surgery In Boston, MA
Body surgery can address stubborn fat, stretched abdominal tissue, and excess skin that may remain after pregnancy, aging, or major weight loss. Boston Plastic Surgery offers options ranging from liposuction and BodyTite™ to tummy tuck and body lift surgery for patients in Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. Call 617-632-7827 to schedule a consultation and discuss which body contouring procedure may best fit your needs.