Body Sculpting

Surgical body sculpting removes excess skin from the body, tightens the remaining skin, and removes localized fat deposits that won’t respond to diet and exercise.

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Choosing the Body Sculpting Technique That’s Right for You

Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov may choose to perform a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or panniculectomy for those who struggle with stubborn fat and hanging skin in the midsection. If you’re interested in an abdominoplasty, he will use skin and tissue tightening techniques to remove excess skin from your lower abdomen, and your abdominal wall may be tightened using sutures. A panniculectomy, which is often performed after weight reduction, is similar but does not include any tightening of the abdominal wall.

Average Cost: Starts at $18,000
Typical Recovery Period: Four to Six Weeks
Discomfort Level: High
Anesthesia Options: Local, General, or IV Sedation

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Real Results With Body Sculpting

You may have worked hard to lose weight, but sometimes the hard work you put into looking your best is masked by hanging skin and stubborn fat deposits. Body sculpting procedures can help you fully realize your new body. At Integrated Aesthetics, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will meet with you to design a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals, calling upon his extensive training and a deep well of procedural experience to craft results that will truly leave you feeling inspired and empowered in equal measure. To learn more about our body sculpting in Spring, TX, contact us to set up your initial consultation today.

Why Our Patients Love Body Sculpting

Body sculpting can remove excess skin, tighten the remaining skin and remove localized fat deposits after a life event such as massive weight loss or childbirth.
Body sculpting can help you fully realize your new body.
Your body sculpting procedure will be customized to meet your needs and your goals.
Most body sculpting procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.
You’ll enjoy boosted confidence in your new figure.

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Our Integrated Approach to Body Sculpting

When performing arm lift surgery to remove hanging skin on your upper arms, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov may combine the skin tightening techniques with a liposuction procedure.

If your skin elasticity is good, he is able to perform liposuction alone. Body sculpting surgery will vary depending on the area of your body to be contoured. Common procedures in body sculpting include:

Body Lift (belt lipectomy)
Breast Lift
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
BodyTite
Thigh Lift
Upper Arm Lift
Fat Grafting to further shape/contour the body

Your Body Sculpting Consultation

Body sculpting doesn’t refer to any one single procedure but rather describes Dr. Young Cho’s ability to create your ideal figure by getting to know your cosmetic goals and learning about your lifestyle. This information enables him to call on his extensive expertise to craft an integrated treatment plan that sees you taking advantage of the 60 surgical and non-surgical procedural options we offer here at Integrated Aesthetics.

Once you’ve crafted your bespoke treatment plan, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will review everything you need to know about your upcoming procedure. They’ll describe the surgery and explain their technique in detail, giving you information about post-surgical scarring and ensuring that you have detailed aftercare instructions. Our goal is to ensure that you enjoy total peace of mind while you get ready for your results, and we’ll be available to you at every step of your journey.

Your Body Sculpting Surgery

Prior to your procedure, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will mark the incision sites on your body, which will vary with each type of body sculpting surgery. For the procedures, which are usually outpatient, you will be placed under local or general anesthesia. The specific surgery performed will dictate the type of anesthesia you receive.

Depending on the degree of skin excision required to achieve your ideal results, Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov may limit the incisions to the armpit region or extend the incision to your underarm to your elbow. They will use liposuction and skin removal to tighten the skin. Dr. Cho or Dr. Climov will then place sutures to close the incisions and maintain the new shape of your arms.

Recovery After Body Sculpting

Depending on the body sculpting procedures, your recovery from surgery can last anywhere from two to six weeks. After many of the procedures, you will be instructed to wear compression garments to aid in proper healing. Compression garments will also help maintain your body’s new shape. You will be able to manage any discomfort with pain medication. Body sculpting is highly customizable, so you’ll be given detailed aftercare and recovery instructions as they pertain to the specific procedures you’ll be undergoing.

FAQ

Do you offer alternative procedures?

What else do I need to know?

Are there any risks?

Do you offer alternative procedures?

The procedures recommended by Dr. Cho will depend on his assessment of your needs and your goals. For example, to contour the abdominal area, he may recommend a tummy tuck or a panniculectomy which does not include tightening of the abdominal wall.

In general, if there is an abundance of excess skin, then an incisional-based procedure (e.g., tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift) may be needed for the best results. If the degree of skin laxity is mild or moderate, BodyTite can be used with liposuction to tighten and reduce fullness with minimal incisions.

Some patients may also consider some of our non-surgical solutions as an alternative or a means to enhance or maintain their surgical results. For example, EmSculpt NEO, which helps to build muscle and can also reduce fat, is a great means to get the most results from body sculpting in Spring, TX.

What else do I need to know?

Possible risks or complications associated with body sculpting procedures may include infection, healing complications, or scarring.
You might also run the risk of unmet expectations following body sculpting.

Are there any risks?

Possible risks or complications associated with body sculpting procedures may include infection, healing complications, scarring, or unmet expectations.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Results with Dr. Young Cho, MD, FACS

Integrated Aesthetics is committed to offering patients a uniquely comprehensive results. As such, Dr. Young Cho is excited to offer you a number of both surgical and non-surgical solutions to your cosmetic concerns. Dr. Cho brings more than 20 years of experience and an extensive well of educational training to each procedure, and will work closely with you to educate you on the various ways that he can help you make your cosmetic aspirations a reality.

To get started, reach out to Integrated Aesthetics at our The Woodlands or Spring, TX locations and speak with a member of our team to set up your initial consultation today.

Learn More About Dr. Cho

Body Sculpting

Choosing the Body Sculpting Technique That’s Right for You

Real Results With Body Sculpting

Why Our Patients Love Body Sculpting

Testing New Body Sculpting Techniques in Jell-O

Our Integrated Approach to Body Sculpting

Your Body Sculpting Consultation

Your Body Sculpting Surgery

Recovery After Body Sculpting

FAQ

Do you offer alternative procedures?

What else do I need to know?

Are there any risks?

Enjoy Comprehensive Results with Dr. Young Cho, MD, FACS

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