Body Aesthetics
Balanced Body Lines and Personalized Surgical Planning in Body Aesthetics
Body aesthetics includes the evaluation of regional fat accumulation, looseness, sagging and disproportion in body contours caused by pregnancy, aging, genetic characteristics, weight gain and loss, and changes in skin elasticity. The aim is not to transform the person into a standard body shape, but to create balanced and natural-looking body contours that are compatible with the existing anatomical structure.
In the evaluations performed by Prof. Dr. Osman Kelahmetoğlu at his clinic in Istanbul Şişli / Nişantaşı, the abdomen, waist, back, buttocks, arms, legs and thighs are not considered independently from each other, but within overall body harmony. The surgical plan is created according to fat distribution, skin quality, muscle structure, weight history, previous surgeries and the person’s expectations.
What Is Body Aesthetics?
Body aesthetics is the general name for surgical procedures planned to reduce regional excess fat, tighten loosened tissues, remove excess skin and reorganize the proportions between body areas.
Procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, leg aesthetics, buttock contouring, genital area aesthetics and lipedema treatment are included in this field. While correction of a single area may be sufficient for some people, multiple procedures may need to be planned in stages or in combination for others.
Focused on Body Harmony
Instead of a single area, the proportions between the abdomen, waist, back, buttocks, arms and legs are evaluated.
Personalized Planning
The surgical method is determined according to fat distribution, skin elasticity, muscle structure and the person’s goals.
In Which Situations Can Body Aesthetics Be Considered?
Body aesthetic operations are not performed only for people who want to lose weight. These procedures are mostly considered to improve body contour in people who are close to their ideal weight but have fat accumulation, sagging, looseness or deformity in certain areas.
- Regional fat accumulation that does not decrease despite diet and exercise
- Loosening of abdominal skin and muscle separation after pregnancy
- Skin sagging in the abdomen, arms or legs after major weight loss
- Disproportion between the waist, abdomen, hips and buttocks
- Noticeable skin looseness in the lower part of the arms
- Friction, irritation or skin folding on the inner thighs
- Volume or shape irregularity in the buttock area
- Aesthetic or functional discomfort in the genital area
- Pain, tenderness and disproportionate fat accumulation related to lipedema
Body aesthetics is not a weight loss method
The main purpose of these operations is not to provide a large amount of weight loss, but to improve regional contours and reduce excess tissues within the existing body weight.
Liposuction and Regional Fat Removal
Liposuction and fat removal is a body contouring method that aims to remove diet- and exercise-resistant regional fat tissue from the body with the help of thin cannulas.
It can be applied to different areas such as the abdomen, waist, back, hips, around the buttocks, arms, legs, inner knees and under the chin. The goal of the procedure is not to remove the maximum possible amount of fat, but to create a more harmonious transition between body areas.
Regional Contour Correction
Resistant fat deposits are reduced to make the body’s natural lines more defined.
Evaluation of Skin Quality
Before liposuction, elasticity and looseness are examined so that the skin can adapt to the new contour after the procedure.
Which areas can liposuction be applied to?
- Abdomen and waist area
- Back and bra line
- Hips and around the buttocks
- Arms and legs
- Inner knees
- Under the chin and neck area
Not every regional fat accumulation can be corrected with liposuction alone
In cases where skin looseness is noticeable, fat removal alone may not be sufficient. Combined planning with skin-removal procedures such as tummy tuck, arm lift or leg lift may be required.
Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tuck aesthetics aims to correct excess skin, looseness and muscle separation in the abdominal area, especially after pregnancy, major weight changes or aging.
During surgery, excess skin and fat tissue below the belly button may be removed, separated abdominal muscles may be brought closer together in suitable patients, and the belly button may be repositioned according to the new abdominal contour.
Surgical planning in the abdominal area is not based only on the amount of loose skin. Fat accumulation around the waist, the condition of the abdominal muscles, previous cesarean or surgical scars and the person’s weight history are also evaluated. When planning tummy tuck surgery in Istanbul, hospital conditions, the recovery process and postoperative follow-up are also important, as well as the technique to be applied.
Removal of Excess Skin
The aim is to reduce abdominal skin that has lost its elasticity and sagged downward.
Support of the Abdominal Wall
In suitable patients, separated abdominal muscles may be repaired to create a more balanced abdominal wall.
Changes aimed with tummy tuck
- Reducing excess skin below the belly button
- Tightening looseness in the abdominal wall
- Removing part of the stretch-marked skin in the lower abdomen
- Creating a more balanced transition between the waist and abdomen
- Positioning the belly button according to the new abdominal form
Arm Lift Surgery
Arm lift surgery aims to reduce skin looseness and sagging that occur on the inner and back part of the upper arm. This appearance may become more noticeable after aging, genetic characteristics or major weight loss.
In people with mild excess fat and good skin elasticity, liposuction may be sufficient. In cases where skin sagging is noticeable, surgical removal of excess skin may be required.
Limited Sagging
In people where looseness is limited to the area close to the armpit, shorter incision options may be evaluated.
Noticeable Excess Skin
In cases where sagging extends toward the elbow, excess skin may need to be removed with a longer incision.
Scar placement is an important part of the surgical plan
In arm lift surgery, incision length and location vary according to the degree of excess skin. Scars may become less noticeable over time, but they do not disappear completely.
Leg and Thigh Aesthetics
Leg aesthetics includes the evaluation of skin looseness on the inner thighs, regional fat accumulation, disproportion between the legs or sagging due to major weight loss.
In regulating leg contour, liposuction, thigh lift or the combination of both methods may come to the agenda. While creating the surgical plan, the area around the knees, inner thighs, outer thighs, hips and buttock transitions are evaluated together.
Inner Thigh Lift
By removing excess skin accumulated on the inner thighs, friction and folding complaints may be reduced.
Leg Contour
The aim is to balance the transitions between the buttocks, thighs and knee area by regulating regional fat distribution.
Complaints evaluated in leg aesthetics
- Skin sagging on the inner thighs
- Legs rubbing against each other
- Irritation and rash formation
- Regional fat accumulation on the inner knees
- Excess skin after major weight loss
- Noticeable shape difference between the legs
Buttock Contouring Aesthetics
Buttock contouring aesthetics aims to regulate the volume, height, projection and transition of the buttocks with the waist according to the person’s body structure.
The plan for the buttock area is not limited to adding volume to the buttocks. Fat distribution in the waist, back, hips and thigh areas also directly affects the appearance of the buttocks. Therefore, while liposuction may be applied to surrounding areas in some people, suitable fat tissue may be transferred to selected areas of the buttocks.
Fat Injection
Fat tissue taken from the person’s own body and prepared may be used to support buttock form in suitable patients.
Waist and Buttock Balance
Regulating fat distribution around the waist may help the buttock form appear more defined.
Fat injection to the buttocks should be planned carefully
The application area, injection plane, amount of fat to be transferred and the patient’s general health condition are evaluated in detail in terms of surgical safety.
Genital Area Aesthetics
Genital area aesthetics includes the evaluation of aesthetic appearance as well as physical or functional complaints affecting daily life in the external genital area in women and men.
In women, the size or asymmetry of the inner labia may cause discomfort during clothing use, sports, hygiene and sexual life. In men, different aesthetic or reconstructive needs related to the genital area are handled individually.
Aesthetic Expectations
Size, asymmetry or shape differences in the external genital area are evaluated according to the person’s anatomy.
Functional Comfort
The aim may be to reduce friction, irritation, hygiene difficulties or discomfort during physical activity.
In genital area surgeries, the method to be applied is planned by taking into account tissue amount, sensitivity, scar placement and the person’s expectations. Not every anatomical difference requires surgery; surgical necessity should be determined after examination.
Lipedema Treatment
Lipedema treatment includes the evaluation of symmetrical, painful and easily bruised fat tissue accumulation, especially in the legs and in some people also in the arms. Lipedema is not only an aesthetic regional fat accumulation and may progress independently of weight gain.
Complaints may include a feeling of heaviness in the legs, tenderness to touch, easy bruising, swelling that increases during the day and noticeable disproportion between the upper and lower body.
Conservative Approach
Compression garments, exercise, weight control and applications that support lymph circulation may help manage symptoms.
Surgical Approach
In suitable patients, reduction of lipedema fat tissue with tissue-preserving liposuction techniques may be evaluated.
Correct diagnosis comes before surgical planning
Lipedema may be confused with obesity, lymphedema and ordinary regional fat accumulation. The treatment plan should be created after clinical examination and necessary evaluations.
Combined Body Aesthetic Operations
In some people, a single procedure may not be sufficient to balance the body contour. Tummy tuck with liposuction, arm lift with back area liposuction, or buttock contouring with waist contour correction may be planned together.
The decision for combined surgery is not made only according to aesthetic goals. Operation time, blood loss, general health condition, body mass index, clotting risk and healing capacity are considered. While some procedures may be suitable to perform in the same session, dividing the operations into stages may be safer for some patients.
Abdominal and Waist Contour
Tummy tuck and waist-back liposuction may be evaluated together to regulate trunk transitions.
Arms and Upper Body
Arm lift may be handled together with excess skin and fat around the back or armpit area.
Leg and Buttock Balance
Transitions between the thigh, hip and buttock areas may be evaluated within the same body contour plan.
Staged Surgery
In extensive needs, operations may be planned in more than one stage to maintain safety.
Evaluation Before Body Aesthetics
Before body aesthetics, the person’s general health condition, weight, skin structure, fat distribution, muscle structure and previous surgeries are evaluated. Pregnancy plans, weight loss process and existing diseases may affect surgical timing.
Surgeon selection should not be made only based on surgery photos or price. Area of expertise, hospital conditions, complication management, postoperative follow-up and the information process offered to the patient should be evaluated together. When choosing a plastic surgeon in Istanbul, the physician’s educational background and experience in the procedure to be performed are among the important criteria.
Body Analysis
Fat distribution, excess skin, skin elasticity and proportions between body areas are examined.
Health History
Chronic diseases, medications used, smoking and previous operations are evaluated.
Realistic Goals
The person’s expectations and the changes that can be anatomically achieved are discussed together.
Surgical Safety
Operation time, clotting risk, hospital conditions and recovery plan are determined individually.
Surgery and Recovery Process
Body aesthetic surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and in a hospital environment depending on the scope of the procedure. Operation time, hospital stay and return to daily life vary according to the method applied.
After surgery, swelling, bruising, tightness and temporary limitation in movements may occur. Drains may be required in some operations. The duration of corset or compression garment use is not the same for every procedure and patient.
Early Movement
Short walks started at the time approved by the doctor support circulation and help reduce risks related to immobility.
Corset Use
The duration and model of the corset are determined according to the operation performed, the application area and the course of healing.
Things to consider during the recovery period
- Using prescribed medications as recommended
- Not missing planned follow-up appointments
- Avoiding smoking and nicotine use
- Not starting heavy lifting or intense exercise early
- Following corset and wound care recommendations
- Contacting the doctor in case of increasing pain, fever or sudden swelling
The final body contour takes time to form
It may take several months for swelling to decrease, tissues to adapt to their new position and surgical scars to mature.
Possible Risks of Body Aesthetic Surgeries
As with every surgical procedure, body aesthetic surgeries may involve bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, delayed wound healing, noticeable scars, changes in sensation, asymmetry and anesthesia-related complications.
In extensive operations, there are also serious risks such as blood clot formation in the vessels and pulmonary embolism. Patient selection, planning the operation time, early movement and preventive treatments when necessary are important to reduce risks.
Every aesthetic procedure requires a personal risk assessment
Before surgery, the possible benefits, limitations, risks and alternative methods of the procedure should be discussed in detail.
Why Prof. Dr. Osman Kelahmetoğlu?
Body aesthetic surgeries do not consist only of removing excess fat or skin. Tissue circulation, incision placement, muscle and fascia structure, body proportions and possible complications must be evaluated together.
Prof. Dr. Osman Kelahmetoğlu’s academic and clinical experience in the field of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery contributes to the holistic planning of different needs such as tummy tuck, liposuction, arm and leg lift, buttock contouring, genital area surgery and lipedema treatment.
Academic and Clinical Experience
Scientific knowledge, surgical experience and current techniques form the basis of the evaluation and treatment process.
Natural Body Proportions
The aim is not to change a single area in an exaggerated way, but to create balanced transitions between body lines.
Body Aesthetics Prices in Istanbul
Body aesthetics prices in Istanbul may vary depending on the procedure to be performed, the scope of the operation, the number of areas to be treated, the surgical technique to be used, hospital stay and whether a combined procedure is required.
The contents of liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, leg aesthetics, buttock contouring, genital area aesthetics and lipedema surgery are not the same. For accurate pricing, the person must be examined and the surgical plan must be determined.
Frequently Asked Questions About Body Aesthetics
Does body aesthetics provide weight loss?
Body aesthetic surgeries are not weight loss methods. The aim is to regulate body contour by reducing regional fat and excess skin in people who are close to their ideal weight.
Can fat form again after liposuction?
The number of removed fat cells decreases, but in case of weight gain, the remaining fat cells may grow. Balanced nutrition and regular movement are important to maintain results.
Can tummy tuck and liposuction be performed together?
In suitable patients, tummy tuck and liposuction of the waist, abdomen or back may be planned together. The decision is made according to the person’s health condition and the scope of the operation.
Will there be scars after body aesthetics?
Scars occur in every surgical procedure where skin is removed. The location and length of the scars vary according to the method applied. Scars may become less noticeable over time but do not disappear completely.
How long is a corset used?
The duration of corset use is determined according to the operation performed, the application area and the course of healing. There is no fixed duration for every patient.
When can one return to work after body aesthetics?
Return to work varies according to the scope of the surgery and the person’s job. Return times for desk work and physically demanding jobs are not the same.
Can more than one body aesthetic procedure be performed at the same time?
Some procedures may be performed in the same session. However, due to operation time, general health condition and surgical risks, some procedures may be more suitable to perform in stages.
When can tummy tuck be performed after childbirth?
The completion of pregnancy and breastfeeding, stabilization of body weight and tissue recovery are expected. The appropriate time is determined after personal evaluation.
Can lipedema improve only by losing weight?
Lipedema fat tissue may not respond to weight loss like normal fat tissue. Weight control supports general health, but the treatment plan is created according to the stage of lipedema and complaints.
Are body aesthetics results permanent?
The changes achieved with surgery can be preserved for a long time. Aging, pregnancy, weight changes and lifestyle habits may affect body form again over time.
Contact and Appointment
To create a personal evaluation about liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, leg aesthetics, buttock contouring, genital area aesthetics or lipedema treatment, you can contact Prof. Dr. Osman Kelahmetoğlu’s clinic in Istanbul Şişli / Nişantaşı.
During the examination, your body structure, current complaints, applicable methods, scope of the surgery, recovery process and possible risks are evaluated according to your personal condition.
Personalized body aesthetics planning in Istanbul Şişli / Nişantaşı
You can create an appointment for a body aesthetics evaluation that is compatible with your body proportions and considers natural transitions and surgical safety.
