Separate fat, skin and the abdominal wall
Localized fat
Discuss liposuction when a specific deposit is the main concern.
Excess skin
Discuss skin removal, the incision pattern and the permanent scar.
Abdominal contour
Review skin, fat, previous scars and abdominal-wall findings together.
Abdominoplasty ↗Removal of excess abdominal skin with individualized contour planning.Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty ↗An abdominal skin-removal pattern for selected patients.Panniculectomy ↗Removal of a hanging lower-abdominal skin and fat apron.Body lift ↗Planning for loose skin extending around the lower trunk.Arm lift ↗Excess upper-arm skin assessed separately from fat volume.Thigh lift ↗Evaluation of loose thigh skin and the appropriate incision pattern.Bra-line lift ↗Evaluation of excess skin across the upper back.Gynecomastia surgery ↗Evaluation of male breast enlargement before contour treatment.
Start with your priorities
Describe the area that bothers you, what you hope will change and what trade-offs you would accept. The surgical plan should explain the benefit of each component, what it cannot address and how the recovery fits into your life. An operation may be deferred if health, timing or expectations make it a poor fit.