Marina Plastic Surgery offers advanced body contouring in Los Angeles, helping patients reshape, refine, and regain confidence in their bodies, especially after major weight loss or pregnancy. Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Justin Perez, our practice specializes in sculpting natural-looking results with both surgical and non-surgical body contouring procedures. Whether you’re dealing with stubborn fat, excess skin, or structural changes after transformation, we design a personalized treatment plan to match your goals and lifestyle.
Body contouring refers to a range of surgical procedures and non-invasive treatments that reshape and tighten the body after weight loss, aging, or pregnancy. These treatments are designed to remove unwanted fat, tighten skin, and restore smoother, more proportional contours to one or more body areas.
At Marina Plastic Surgery, we focus on long-lasting, safe results. For non-surgical body contouring, we may recommend radiofrequency energy or cold temperatures to reduce fat cells without incisions. For patients with significant changes in body structure or excess skin, surgical procedures like liposuction, tummy tuck, or body lift are often more effective.
Body contouring starts with identifying what is changing the shape: fat beneath the skin, loose skin, or reduced support through the abdominal wall. These concerns can occur together, but each calls for a different treatment.
Liposuction for Localized Fat
Liposuction removes pockets of fat from areas such as the abdomen, waist, arms, or thighs. It is most useful when the overlying skin can adapt to a smaller contour. It does not remove hanging skin or repair abdominal muscle separation.
Tummy Tuck for Abdominal Skin and Support
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and can tighten the connective tissue over separated abdominal muscles when needed. It may suit a lower-abdominal overhang or laxity after pregnancy or weight loss. The incision length reflects the amount and location of skin to be removed.
Body Lift for More Extensive Loose Skin
A body lift treats broader areas of loose tissue. A lower body lift can address the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks through a coordinated plan. This is a larger operation with a longer scar and more recovery demands than localized fat reduction.
Arm and Thigh Lifts
When skin hangs along the upper arms or inner thighs, removing that skin may improve both contour and comfort. Incisions range from limited crease-based approaches to longer scars along the limb. Liposuction may be combined with a lift when fat and skin excess are both present.
Breast and Abdominal Surgery After Pregnancy
A mommy makeover combines selected procedures rather than a fixed package. Breast surgery can address volume or position, while abdominal surgery treats skin and support. Combining operations requires an assessment of surgical time, health, and the help available during recovery.
At our practice servicing Los Angeles Body contouring is more than a cosmetic fix. It’s a physical and emotional reset. For many patients, achieving their desired results brings a sense of closure after a long health journey.
Benefits include:
Some non-invasive body sculpting options also reduce cellulite and help tighten skin without downtime, depending on patient needs and goals.
The right approach depends on the change you want and what your tissues can support. Less downtime can be appealing, but the amount of excess skin sets an important limit.
Surgery can remove substantial loose skin, reduce fat, and reshape deeper support where appropriate. It offers a greater degree of correction for an abdominal overhang or hanging skin after weight loss. The tradeoffs include anesthesia, incisions, permanent scars, time away from normal activities, and risks such as infection, bleeding, fluid collections, and wound-healing problems.
Treatments such as CoolSculpting Elite target localized fat without surgical incisions. Selected skin-tightening treatments may improve mild laxity. Results develop over time, and a series of treatments may be recommended. These options cannot remove an apron of skin or perform the abdominal-wall repair used in a tummy tuck.
Non-surgical treatment still has risks and limitations. Your provider should explain the particular device, expected degree of change, possible side effects, and what happens if the result falls short of your goals.
They can be part of a longer-term plan, but adding treatments is not automatically an improvement. Your surgeon will identify the main concern first and discuss which additional treatment, if any, has a useful role. The safest sequence may involve separate appointments or staged surgery.
See before & after photos of actual patients from Marina Plastic Surgery.
Marina’s body-lift before-and-after gallery shows examples of surgical contour changes. Look for a starting shape and amount of loose skin similar to your own, and ask which procedures were performed together. The incision pattern, healing stage, and extent of surgery help explain what you see. Individual results vary.
For help comparing fat removal, skin-removal surgery, and non-surgical treatment, explore our body contouring guide. It explains how skin quality and the area you want to treat influence your options. Use the procedure links above for detailed information about a specific operation.
When considering body contouring Los Angeles patients that come to us, generally:
Some non-surgical body contouring may be an option for those not ready for surgery, but the most significant results come from body procedures that address both skin and fat.
Contraindications include poor wound healing, uncontrolled medical conditions, or unrealistic expectations. We’ll walk you through every step to ensure you’re a good candidate.
Before scheduling body contouring procedures, you’ll meet with Dr. Perez for a personalized consultation. This is where we:
Preparation may include adjusting medications, lab work, stopping smoking, and creating a post-op support plan. Every detail is covered to set you up for success
Body Contouring procedures are performed under general anesthesia in our surgical center. Depending on the treatment plan, surgery may last between two and six hours and may involve one or more areas of the body.
Expect:
Our team includes a skilled anesthesiologist and post-operative nursing staff to support your recovery.
Your recovery depends on the extent of your procedure. Most patients take one to three weeks off work and gradually resume normal activity as swelling and soreness improve.
Key notes:
We’ll guide you through scar care, light exercise protocols, and how to maintain your outcome through nutrition and lifestyle.
Body contouring costs in Los Angeles vary depending on the areas treated, the number of procedures required, and the complexity of your case. Most patients invest between $10,000 and $30,000 in total.
Your quote includes:
Combination packages for liposuction, tummy tuck, and body lift may be available. Financing options are also offered.
Dr. Justin Perez is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for his natural aesthetic and thoughtful, patient-centered approach. At Marina Plastic Surgery, our entire focus is on creating safe, satisfying results while supporting you at every stage.
Ready to feel at home in your body again? Call 877-298-9915 or schedule a consultation online. We’ll build a plan that fits your body, your goals, and your reality.
Mild to moderate discomfort is expected, but it’s managed with medication. Pain typically decreases within a few days.
Most patients return to light activity within one to two weeks and full activity by four to six weeks, depending on the procedure.
All surgical procedures carry risks like infection, bleeding, asymmetry, or poor wound healing. Our team minimizes risk through expert planning and aftercare.
With weight stability and a healthy lifestyle, results can be permanent. Major weight changes or pregnancy may alter outcomes.
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining tummy tuck, liposuction, or non-surgical skin tightening for comprehensive results.
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