Body Contouring

Body contouring (or body shaping) is a general term that refers to any surgical procedure that alters different areas of the body, whether it is in a massive weight loss patient or not. Body contouring after massive weight loss refers to a series of procedures that eliminate and/or reduce excess skin and fat that remains after obese individuals lose a significant amount of weight in a variety of places including the torso, upper arms, chest, and thighs.