Body Contouring Surgery Treatment in India
About Body Contouring Surgery
Key Highlights
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Removes excess, sagging skin and stubborn fat deposits.Restores a smoother, more toned, and proportionate body shape.Can dramatically improve self-confidence and body image.Addresses physical discomfort caused by loose skin (e.g., rashes, chafing).Results are typically long-lasting with a healthy lifestyle.Highly customizable to target specific areas of concern./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Significant weight loss resulting in loose, hanging skin.
- Stubborn fat deposits unresponsive to diet and exercise.
- Post-pregnancy changes, including separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) and loose skin.
- Excess skin and tissue due to the natural aging process.
- Improving body proportions and silhouette for aesthetic enhancement.
- Relief from skin irritation, rashes, or infections in skin folds.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation and consultation with your surgeon.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners, NSAIDs) as advised.
- Achieving and maintaining a stable weight close to your goal.
- Ceasing smoking for several weeks before and after surgery to promote healing.
- Arranging for help at home and time off work for recovery.
- Following specific dietary and hydration guidelines provided by your surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Poor wound healing, scarring, or changes in skin sensation.
- Fluid accumulation (seroma) or blood clots (hematoma).
- Asymmetry, contour irregularities, or unsatisfactory aesthetic results.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
- Potential need for revision surgery in some cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with limited movement; wearing compression garments is essential.
- Management of pain and swelling with prescribed medications.
- Drain care (if placed) and keeping incision sites clean and dry.
- Gradual return to light activities, avoiding strenuous exercise for several weeks.
- Attending all follow-up appointments for monitoring healing progress.
- Long-term maintenance of results through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering body contouring surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform body contouring surgery. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for body contouring surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Olivia Nair, a 42-year-old high school...
Olivia Nair, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had lost 110 pounds over three years through diet and exercise after a pre-diabetes diagnosis. Despite her incredible achievement, she was left with significant, painful excess skin on her abdomen, thighs, and arms that caused chronic rashes, made exercise uncomfortable, and prevented her from fully enjoying her new body. Her primary care doctor, concerned about the recurrent skin infections, referred her to a reconstructive surgeon. The surgeon recommended a circumferential lower body lift and brachioplasty (arm lift) to remove the excess skin, alleviate the medical issues, and help her body reflect her hard work. Olivia underwent the two-stage procedure, finding the recovery challenging but manageable with family support. The post-procedure outcome was transformative: the rashes resolved, she could move and exercise freely, and she finally felt a sense of congruence between her internal success and her external appearance. Emotionally, she journeyed from feeling trapped in a body that didn't match her effort and health, to profound relief and a regained confidence that allowed her to fully embrace her active life with her family.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Body Contouring Surgery
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform body contouring surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 31 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 11 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 30 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 49 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 22 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 16 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
- 20 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad