The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 799-9999
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
300 E Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
Phone: (713) 799-9999
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
12727 Kimberley Lane, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 799-9999
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Body Contouring
ACPS’s award-winning plastic surgeons in Houston, Texas draw patients from all around the world for our doctors’ skillful abilities to transform the body through contouring surgery. ACPS’s surgeons possess a valuable combination of both surgical expertise and the artistic vision that is required to resculpt the body successfully.
Patients may choose to have a single procedure that targets a specific region of the body. Or they may elect to have a combination of procedures performed in a single surgery, such as liposuction with a tummy tuck, or a buttocks lift in combination with buttocks augmentation and a thigh lift. A lower body lift corrects sagging and restores proportionate contour lines to the waist, hips, and outer thighs. It is often combined with a tummy tuck/abdominoplasty to restore an attractive, balanced appearance to the lower body.
Common Trouble Zones
Many individuals find that, despite their efforts to improve their bodies through diet and exercise, certain areas remain resistant to reshaping. Body contouring surgery corrects such common body complaints as:
- Saddlebags that give the hips a disproportionate appearance
- Sagging / Flattened Buttocks
- Sagging / Heavy Thighs
- Abdominal flabbiness and bulging
- Back fat that bulges out of undergarments
- Muffin Top / Love Handles: the flab that accumulates around the waist and abdominal region
- Arms with flabby or hanging skin
In body contouring procedures, our surgeons tighten and lift sagging skin and tissues, and they remove excess fat to firm, smooth, and resculpt the body. The recovery time for body contouring procedures varies, depending on the complexity of the procedures and the physical condition of the patient. Liposuction alone requires a recovery time of approximately 5-7 days, while recovery from tummy tuck / abdominoplasty surgery is typically about 2 weeks.

Who is a Good Candidate for Body Contouring Procedures?
- Individuals who are within a normal weight range, but who desire to enhance the look of their bodies
- Women who have experienced pregnancy who desire to restore their bodies’ pre-pregnancy appearance
- Individuals who have experienced large weight loss, which typically leaves behind loose, sagging skin
Our Houston plastic surgeons look forward to working with you to develop a plan to help you achieve the appearance you desire for your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is body contouring plastic surgery?
Body contouring plastic surgery is a surgical procedure that aims to reshape and enhance the appearance of the body. It typically involves removing excess fat, tightening sagging skin, and improving overall body proportions.
Who is a good candidate for body contouring plastic surgery?
Good candidates for body contouring plastic surgery are generally healthy individuals who have maintained a stable weight and have realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure. They may have excess skin or fat in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, or neck.
What are the different types of body contouring plastic surgery procedures?
There are several types of body contouring plastic surgery procedures, including liposuction, tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and butt lifts. The specific procedure that is recommended will depend on the patient’s individual needs and goals.
What is the recovery process like for body contouring plastic surgery?
The recovery process for body contouring plastic surgery will depend on the type of procedure that was performed. Generally, patients will experience swelling and bruising, and will need to avoid strenuous activities for a certain period of time. They may also need to wear compression garments to aid in the healing process.
Schedule Your Consultation
To schedule your consultation with one of ACPS’s Houston Plastic Surgeons, call our office today at (713) 799-9999.
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