Excess skin or areas of fullness can remain after pregnancy, weight changes, or years of a stable routine. At SARA Surgery in Morton Grove, body contouring consultations focus on the areas that concern you and the changes that would matter in your daily life.
Dr. Sara R. Dickie helps patients from the Chicago suburbs compare options with attention to their anatomy, health, and recovery needs. Body contouring is not a weight-loss treatment, and there is no single procedure that suits every concern.
Body Contouring Options at SARA
Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and fat and may include repair of separated or weakened abdominal muscles. The extent of surgery depends on the area involved. Discuss the expected scar, future pregnancy plans, and anticipated weight changes before deciding.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes fat from selected areas to change contour. It is different from removing excess skin and may not address significant laxity. A consultation helps determine whether fat, skin, or both contribute to your concern.
Fat Grafting
Fat grafting uses fat taken from one area of your body to add volume elsewhere. The proposed location, expected change, and specific risks need an individual discussion. Ask how it would fit within your overall plan rather than assuming it is part of every contouring procedure.
Arm Lift
An arm lift addresses loose skin and tissue along the upper arms. It may be considered after weight loss or other changes in skin elasticity. Scar placement and length are important parts of weighing the potential benefit.
Lower Body Lift and Thigh Lift
Lift procedures remove excess skin and reshape selected areas, often after significant weight loss. The areas treated and the sequence of surgery depend on the distribution of skin, your health, and the recovery involved. More than one operation may be needed.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is an individualized combination of procedures that addresses changes after pregnancy. It may involve abdominal contouring and breast surgery, depending on your goals. Procedures may be combined or staged; planning must account for safety and your ability to manage recovery. Our mommy makeover overview explains the concept.
Preparing for a Consultation
Tell us which areas concern you, how your weight has changed, and whether you anticipate further pregnancy or weight loss. Share your medical history, medications, nicotine use, and previous surgery. Bring questions about alternatives and the amount of change that is realistically achievable.
The plan should fit your health and priorities, including whether you have enough support and time available for recovery.
Recovery, Scars, and Follow-Up
Ask about time away from work, lifting restrictions, exercise, support garments, and help at home. Recovery varies by procedure and may be longer when several areas are treated. Follow the instructions provided for your surgery rather than relying on someone else’s timeline.
Body surgery leaves scars and carries risks such as bleeding, infection, fluid collections, healing problems, and blood clots. These risks and the possibility of additional surgery will be discussed before treatment. Our tummy tuck care guide provides background for that conversation.
Discuss Body Surgery in Morton Grove
Schedule a consultation with SARA Surgery to compare body contouring options and plan around the changes that matter to you.
