Body Contouring
Body contouring covers liposculpture, abdominoplasty, and post-weight-loss surgery. It is a set of tools for reshaping — not a substitute for a settled weight or a healthy routine. Dr Hoffmann plans each procedure around the tissues in front of him: skin quality, fat distribution, and muscle tone.
◉ Fig.03 · Torso vector map — flanks, abdomen, excision ellipse
Who it's for
Adults at or close to a stable weight who have localised areas that no longer respond to diet and exercise, or who are left with loose skin after significant weight loss or pregnancy. Body contouring reshapes what is there; it is not a weight-loss operation.
How Dr Hoffmann approaches it
Consultation begins with an honest look at what surgery can and cannot do. Liposculpture removes localised fat and refines contour; abdominoplasty removes loose skin and tightens the abdominal wall; the two are often combined. Dr Hoffmann will tell you when a smaller procedure would serve you better than a larger one — and when the timing is not yet right.
The procedure itself
Liposculpture is performed through small access incisions with fine cannulas, working in defined zones marked before surgery. Abdominoplasty involves an incision low in the bikini line, removal of excess skin, tightening of the underlying muscle wall, and repositioning of the umbilicus. Combined procedures are staged within a single anaesthetic where safe to do so.
Anaesthesia
Performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited hospital theatre. Length of stay is typically one to two nights for abdominoplasty and combined cases; smaller liposculpture procedures may be day cases depending on volume treated.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1–7Compression garment worn continuously. Movement is encouraged from day one to reduce clot risk; upright posture is limited after abdominoplasty for the first week.
- Week 2Sutures reviewed. Most patients doing desk work can return in this window; drains, if used, are usually removed.
- Week 3–4Swelling begins to settle. Compression garment continues. Driving typically resumes.
- Week 6Return to light cardiovascular exercise. Core and resistance training remain deferred.
- Month 3Contour becomes recognisable. Full return to gym and normal activity in most cases.
- Month 6–12Scars mature and fade. The definitive result is judged at six to twelve months.
Risks
All surgery carries risk. General considerations include the risks of anaesthesia, bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, scarring, altered sensation, asymmetry, and — in a small proportion of cases — the need for revision. Dr Hoffmann will discuss the specific risks relevant to your procedure and your health in detail during consultation. Results vary between individuals; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Common questions
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