Body Contouring

Dr. David Bray Jr. is pleased to offer the following body contouring procedures:

Abdominoplasty (“Tummy Tuck”)

Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is performed to tighten and smooth the abdominal contour when diet and exercise fail to achieve the desired shape. The procedure is especially popular among adults who have experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy or the natural loss of skin elasticity that occurs due to advancing age.

During abdominoplasty, Dr. Bray Jr. removes excess folds of stretched-out, loose skin. If there are stretch marks on the lower abdomen, they may be removed or improved by the skin removal. He tightens the abdominal wall to flatten the abdomen. Dr. Bray Jr. can eliminate stubborn fat deposits and sculpt a more flattering abdominal shape by combining liposuction with abdominoplasty. Depending on the circumstances of the case, he can create a new opening and shape for the belly button.

Liposuction

Liposuction is the gold standard of surgical fat reduction. Though it is not meant as a substitute for healthy lifestyle habits, it can help tone areas of the body that do not slim down with diet and exercise. Dr. Bray Jr. commonly performs liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, hips and upper arms. Liposuction is also an option to address pinchable pockets of fat under the chin.

There are several ways to perform liposuction, and Dr. Bray Jr.’s preferred liposuction technique involves fat separation, fat removal and fat equalization. He has seen improved shape and smooth results with less risk of certain complications utilizing this approach.

For the best results, liposuction should be performed in areas where the skin is firm and tight. Removing fat from areas with saggy, lax skin may not produce the desired aesthetic outcomes.

Mommy Makeover

Mommy makeover is the process of restoring a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy shape using a combination of plastic surgery procedures. Although mommy makeover is completely customized to the needs of the individual patient, most treatment plans include a breast procedure as well as an abdominal procedure. Breast lift improves the appearance of flat, sagging breasts, and implants can restore a round, full breast shape. Tummy tuck flattens and smooths a bulging abdomen, and tummy tuck is frequently combined with liposuction to further improve shape and contour. Additional procedures can be incorporated into mommy makeover if desired.

Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery reduces oversized breasts in men. By eliminating excess glandular tissue, fat and skin from the chest, Dr. Bray Jr. can improve the shape of the chest.

Male breast reduction treatment is tailored to the individual patient and the unique composition of the breasts. Not all treatment plans are alike. Typically, gynecomastia surgery involves excising glandular tissue through small incisions around the nipple-areolar complex. Dr. Bray Jr. also uses liposuction techniques to remove unwanted fat and sculpt the remaining fat, improving the definition of the chest contours. If needed, he can excise redundant skin and reduce oversized areolas. In severe cases, Dr. Bray Jr. can relocate the areolas higher on the chest.

Please see the specific procedure pages for additional information. Before/after images of Dr. Bray Jr.’s plastic surgery results are available in the image gallery.

To request an appointment with Dr. Bray Jr. to discuss your body contouring treatment needs, please call us.