Overview
Body contouring addresses areas of the body with skin that is sagging, drooping, and wrinkled as a result of aging or major weight loss. The cosmetic surgeons of Prima Center for Plastic Surgery in Duluth, GA use advanced surgical equipment and techniques to remove the excess skin from the body and then tighten the remaining skin and tissue to reveal a slimmer body contour. The cosmetic surgeons of Prima Center for Plastic Surgery are highly skilled at body contouring procedures and he takes the time to carefully treat the problem areas and concerns of each patient. Body contouring has advanced rapidly over the past few years and the cosmetic surgeons of Prima Center for Plastic Surgery have helped many of our patients achieve life-altering results.
Surgical Procedures
Body contouring is performed to allow patients to tighten, reshape, and contour areas of the body that patients are not happy with. Applicable locations include the arms, breasts, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, knees, and flanks. It is also applied to the face and neck. To minimize infection and increase the likelihood of success, surgeons typically will contemplate a variety of procedures to be grouped together into one single surgery when necessary.
During/After Surgery
The overall surgical technique varies for each unique patient case. Traditionally, body contouring includes removing extra skin and shaping the underlying tissue with liposuction to remove fat. The duration of the surgery will depend on the case, and a hospital stay may be required to ensure healing and safe recovery. Most patients find that the recovery from this surgery is challenging, but visible improvements are likely seen early on to increase self-confidence in most patients, making the surgery well worth the effort.
Prima Center Plastic Surgery Reviews
Dr. Philip Nakano has a genuine personality! Excellent bedside manners and cares a great deal about his patients. His facial procedures are beautiful! I trust him.
The office staff, nurses, and Dr.Song do an amazing job! I’m four weeks post-op from a breast reduction and lift, and I’m healing nicely! Very thrilled with the results and the care I have received. If you’re debating on whether you should do a breast reduction, my advice is don’t wait any longer. The Prima center is amazing. Recovery isn’t easy, but manageable & your life will be changed for the better! Take the risk! It’s so worth it!! (:
I had an explant done March 2026 due to complications with implants and I absolutely love my natural breast! Dr. Song was hands on about my needs and wants and I look better now than I did with implants! I highly recommend Dr.Song for this procedure and any other needs pertaining to breasts!!
Gary is the absolute BEST! I have been his patient for years now and I love love love the results I get from him every time. He gives the most natural look ever (which is what I want). He never oversells me on anything; he just shoots me straight. On top of that, he always checks in on me after anything he does. And I can text him any time with a question - he always gets right back to me. He started out being my go to for all things aesthetic, but has since become a friend. I rarely fill out these reviews but Gary is really exceptional!
Gary is amazing. He's very professional and knowledgeable and I feel fully confident in his abilities to help me achieve my goals while giving me options to help me stay within my budget.He's very patient and allows me to ask all my questions and he gives me the needed information to help me feel comfortable.I highly recommend his services.
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Recovery Time
1-3 Weeks
Average Procedure Time
3-8 Hours
Post-op Follow-up
1 Week
Procedure Recovery Location
In & Outpatient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Procedures I Can Combine?
Procedures are grouped and timed in steps according to each patient’s personalized surgical plan. Our doctor considers patient health, body areas, and many more implications to thoughtfully ensure the patient will receive the best results for their effort. Common procedures to be combined are grouped with either the upper body areas, or lower body areas. This staging reduces the overall surgical risk of complications.
The Ideal Timing?
The ideal timing for body contouring is after significant weight loss, or after patients have come very close to completing their targeted weight. Body contouring should be pertinent only to people who are not planning on becoming pregnant in the future, as the effect of the surgical toning will be minimized.
Mommy Makeover Procedure?
A mommy makeover is a term that labels a combination of body contouring procedures that are applied to areas of the body most affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. This includes the breasts, abdomen, hips, thighs and buttock. In some cases, labiaplasty is also featured as a part of a mommy makeover.
Will There be Scars?
Like most major surgeries, body contouring may result in some scarring. Most patients see the scars heal and become irrelevant, as our talented surgeon attempts to hide the incisions in areas of the body not commonly visible. A skilled body contouring plastic surgeon will consider scarring carefully in the overall surgical plan, and result in placing surgical incisions inconspicuously. Post-surgical care and topical solutions are also provided to result in a quicker, healthier healing process. Scars fade and blend with natural skin tone as time passes.
Expected Cost
Factors such as hospital stay, number of procedures performed, and extent of the surgical complexity make the cost vary for each individual patient. During the consultation, our dedicated team will provide a personalized surgical plan to ensure we commit to excellence in completing our patient’s goals.