A healthy lifestyle is always a good thing. Often, we hear from our patients, however, that they cannot achieve their goals with diet and exercise alone, no matter how hard they work. Unfortunately, bodies change over time, whether it’s due to pregnancy, weight loss, gravity, or aging. We hear over and over that patients want their outsides to match how good they feel on the inside. They want to be able to move around the world with more ease and confidence. Sometimes, it’s as simple as they just want to look better in their clothes. We want to empower our patients to have the self-confidence that comes from looking and feeling their best.
If you’re concerned about loose skin, excess fat that won’t go away (even when you’re at or near your ideal weight), stubborn tummy bulges, or diastasis recti (weakness and separation of the lower abdominal muscles), plastic surgery might be right for you.
Our Columbus and Lancaster, Ohio practice offers a variety of body contouring procedures to help you make a positive change in how you look and feel.
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Your Body Procedure Consultation
During the consultation, you will meet directly with Dr. Lichten. You and he will discuss your lifestyle, budget, goals and your complete medical history. He will then perform a physical examination, and photographs may be taken for reference. Together you and he will determine the best treatment plan for your goals, and then guide you through the entire process.
Surgical Procedures for the Body
Surgical procedures for the body are a safe and effective way to achieve your appearance goals. We offer a variety of specialized procedures.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Makes the abdomen look more toned through removal of excess tissue.
Mini Tummy Tuck
Variation of the full tummy tuck specifically intended to address the lower abdomen.
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Liposuction
Can remove targeted areas of stubborn fat from a variety of locations on the body.
Mommy Makeover
Combination of procedures designed to restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy body.
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
Removes excess skin and fat in numerous areas created as a result of weight loss through diet, surgery or medications.
Brazilian Butt Lift and Buttock Enhancement
Used to augment the buttocks using either excess fat from another area of the body or injectable fillers like Sculptra and Alloclae.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
A procedure used to contour the upper arms, which has become increasingly popular with GLP-1 patients.
Thigh Lift
Contours and sculpts the thighs by removing excess skin and fat.
Lower Body Lift / Belt Lipectomy
Trims away excess sagging skin from the waist and lower body.
Panniculectomy
Trims away a large section of drooping lower-abdominal skin.
Scar Revision
Improves the appearance of scars using a variety of surgical and non-surgical techniques.
Non-Surgical Procedures for the Body
Our body treatments are optimal for patients who want to avoid invasive surgery. Unlike surgical procedures, most non-surgical treatments for the body have little to no downtime.
CoolSculpting® – Contours the body by freezing fat cells and permanently destroying them
Laser Hair Reduction – Removes unwanted hairs from almost any area of the body
Laser Tattoo Removal – Breaks up ink pigment with laser energy, causing tattoos to fade away
Laser Vein Removal – Causes prominent and unsightly veins to disappear, resulting in clearer skin
Tripollar® Apollo™ – Smooths away wrinkles, tightens sagging skin, and addresses cellulite using radiofrequency energy
alloClae™ Adipose Filler – Restores soft tissue volume to enhance body contours and smooth contour irregularities without surgery or synthetic fillers
Contact Us to Learn More
Learn more about procedures for the body in Columbus and request a consultation at Central Ohio Plastic Surgery. We will be available to provide a comfortable experience with excellent results.
