WHAT IS BODY CONTOURING? Body sculpting, also called body contouring, is the overall term used to describe a wide range of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures designed to reshape and improve the appearance of your body. The number of techniques the surgeon will use and the extent of the body contouring will depend on your current physical situation and your goals. . BODY CONTOURING PROCEDURES MAY INCLUDE – Arm lift: correct sagging of the upper arms. – Breast lift: correct sagging, flattened breasts. – Facelift: correct sagging of the mid-face, jowls and neck. – Lower body lifts: correct sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, inner and outer thighs. – Medial thigh lift: correct sagging of the inner thigh. – Tummy tuck: correct apron of excess skin hanging over the abdomen. . WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BODY CONTOURING? – Adults whose weight loss has stabilized. – Healthy individuals without medical conditions that impair healing or increase risk of surgery. – Nonsmokers. – Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals. – Individuals that are committed to leading a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and fitness.