When stubborn fat pockets or saggy, loose skin refuse to budge even after following different diet plans and workout routines, body contouring treatments are designed to help you get the shape you are working towards. At the CK Birla Hospital, our dedicated Plastics & Aesthetics Centre offers a range of body contouring options, with a team of experienced surgeons helping patients achieve a more proportionate, natural looking result.
Body contouring, also called body sculpting, refers to a set of medical or cosmetic procedures that reshape specific areas of the body. The goal is not weight loss. It involves removing fat deposits, tightening loose skin, and improving the overall shape and definition of the body.
These procedures work on areas where fat tends to accumulate despite a healthy lifestyle, or where skin has lost its tone due to pregnancy, aging, or significant weight changes.
It tends to be the right option for people who are: Close to their target weight but struggling with localised fat (stubborn accumulation of adipose tissue) Dealing with loose or sagging skin after pregnancy or significant weight loss Looking to improve the shape and proportion of specific areas, not their overall size
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Step 1 - Consultation
Your surgeon examines the areas of concern, and recommends the most appropriate treatment.
Step 2 - Pre-procedure preparation
This includes blood tests, medication review, and lifestyle adjustments such as stopping smoking if applicable.
Step 3 - Final procedure
It is performed under local or general anaesthesia depending on the treatment and area.
Step 4 - Recovery
This step includes managing swelling or bruising (if any) and wearing compression garments that are usually worn after surgery. Most patients return to light activity within 1 or 2 weeks.
Step 5 - Results
Final results become visible over 3 to 6 months as swelling settles and the body adjusts.
The two terms are used interchangeably. Body sculpting tends to refer more broadly to non-surgical fat reduction and skin tightening treatments. Body contouring covers both surgical and non-surgical approaches. However, both describe procedures that reshape and refine the body’s form.
It is a shaping treatment and should not be treated as an alternative to weight loss. Body contouring removes localised fat and improves proportion. Patients who are significantly above their target weight are usually advised to reach a stable weight before undergoing these procedures.
Every procedure works differently and suits different concerns. The best treatment depends on what you are trying to address like excess fat, loose skin or both. The right choice also depends on the area being treated, and your overall health. At the CK Birla Hospital, the treating surgeon will understand your specific situation and guide you toward the most suitable option.
When performed by experienced surgeons in the right clinical setting, body contouring is considered safe. As with any procedure, there are possible side effects like swelling, bruising, temporary numbness, and in rare cases, contour irregularities. A thorough pre-operative assessment at the CK Birla Hospital helps identify and minimise these risks.
