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Can Body Contouring Be Combined with Liposuction?

Liposuction removes excess fat cells from virtually any body area, while body contouring removes excess skin and improves muscle definition. You may be interested in the benefits of both procedures and wonder if you can combine them to improve your body image. Combining procedures offers the convenience of one surgical and recovery period to resolve your aesthetic concerns. ...
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What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

Pregnancy and motherhood can reshape your body and affect your self-image and self-confidence. Like many women, you may find that workouts are not as effective as they were before pregnancy. A mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery techniques designed to restore your body shape from the physical changes caused by pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding. The makeover process begins by consulting with a plastic surgeon to discuss your unique concerns and goals. ...
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Is Hip Pain Normal After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

In order to have an attractive and well-proportioned body, the shape and size of your buttocks are essential. If you do not have the shapely, lifted buttocks of your dreams, or if you feel your buttocks are disproportionate to the rest of your physique, one option to consider is the Brazilian butt lift, or BBL....
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What Side Effects Are Normal After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, an average of 40,000 Brazilian butt lifts were performed in the United States in 2020 alone.  A Brazilian butt lift is a surgical cosmetic procedure that transfers fat from other areas of the body to the buttocks to provide a lifted, fuller, and more sculpted look. If you are considering a butt lift, knowing what side......
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The Risks of Surgical Tourism

Surgical tourism is the practice of traveling to other countries to obtain surgical procedures. Although surgical tourism can seem like a good way to get procedures at a more affordable rate than in the United States or try experimental options, it comes with many risks.  At Denton Plastic Surgery, we have seen the consequences of surgical tourism firsthand. Dr. Rivet and Dr. Flugstad offer procedures......
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Can Body Contouring Improve the Shape of My Back?

Many of us know what it is like to have extra skin hanging from unwanted places. Often, this sagging skin accompanies dramatic weight loss. By shedding pounds, it is possible to be left with stubborn fat deposits that not even diet and exercise can address. The good news is that there are plenty of surgical and non-surgical options to address unwanted skin, including a type of procedure known as body contouring....
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