Liposuction, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), & Body Lift in San Antonio, Texas

Patients who are considering body contouring may be slightly overwhelmed by the various procedures and techniques available for body sculpting. Our board certifed plastic surgeons can help patients determine which treatment option will give them the results they are looking for, and what is most appropriate for their ultimate goal.

Whether you are seeking an abdominoplasty, liposuction, or have had gastric bypass surgery and want to know more about a body lift, the PRMA plastic surgeons can help. Please contact our cosmetic surgeons today to learn more about the body sculpting procedures offered at our San Antonio practice.

• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Mini Tummy Tuck
• Post Gastric Bypass Surgery – Body Lift

Liposuction

Our practice utilizes two liposuction techniques, depending on our patients' goals and body type.

For patients who have experienced difficulty losing weight in localized areas of the body, Conventional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL) may be the solution. In certain parts of the body – including the lower stomach, thighs, hips, under the chin, and the love handles – fatty deposits can build up that cannot be eliminated with conventional weight-loss methods. With conventional liposuction, those fatty deposits can be removed instantly. Conventional liposuction is not intended to remove a significant amount of that fat. Rather, it is used to sculpt those stubborn sections and re-contour the body. The result will be a more flattering proportion and a smoother figure.

Ultrasonic liposuction (UAL) allows fat to be emulsified by sonic sound waves and slowly removed via a suction wand. The advantages of ultrasonic liposuction lie in the surgeon’s ability to remove a much larger amount of fat from the body during the procedure. There is also evidence that this procedure is less traumatic to the patient than conventional liposuction, and results in less blood loss and damage to surrounding tissue.

If you would like to learn more about body sculpting, please contact our San Antonio practice to set up a consultation. Our doctors can help you decide liposuction treatment is best for you.

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is designed to tighten the loose skin of the stomach and strengthen the muscles in the abdominal wall, literally “tucking” and strengthening your stomach. An abdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction for body sculpting purposes, to eliminate excess fat and skin.

If you have had multiple child births or find that the skin around your abdomen has been irreparably stretched, you may be a candidate for an abdominoplasty. We urge patients to remember that this procedure, while common, is nevertheless considered major surgery and will result in a significant scar. Your expected results will depend upon the condition of your skin (elasticity), and the amount of excess fat and skin that needs to be removed.

Our doctors' expertise in abdominoplasty techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Read the article here for answers to tummy tuck FAQs and to learn more about the procedure.

Please visit our before and after gallery to view photos of patients who have undergone an abdominoplasty at PRMA.

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Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tuck)

For patients with loose skin and excess fat concentrated in the lower abdomen, we offer a mini-abdominoplasty, known as a “mini tummy-tuck.” This procedure requires less skin removal and a smaller incision, and may be a better option for patients who are looking for a less complex procedure.

For more information about abdominoplasty or mini-abdominoplasty, please contact our San Antonio practice today. Your PRMA plastic surgeon will help you determine which procedure would best benefit you.

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Body Lift Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
 

Gastric bypass surgery is growing in popularity throughout San Antonio and across the nation. As a result, our plastic surgery practice has incorporated body contouring procedures designed specifically for patients who have lost a large volume of weight and been left with a large amount of excess skin.

The reality of gastric bypass surgery is that after such a significant amount of weight loss, your skin will most likely be unable to shrink to accommodate your new figure. You may be left with with unsightly folds of skin around your face, neck, breasts, stomach, buttocks and legs. We can create a customized treatment plan that can combine procedures including a face lift, breast lift, abdominoplasty, thigh lift, body lift, and liposuction to reshape and sculpt your new, slimmer body.
 

If you would like to find out if you are a good candidate for liposuction, abdominoplasty, or body sculpting following gastric bypass surgery, please contact our San Antonio practice today.

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