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What is Body Contouring?

At Hill Country Plastic Surgery, body contouring is done surgically to shape the body and address specific areas that do not respond to weight loss efforts. This procedure can also remove excess skin from significant weight loss or aging.

There is no shame in wanting to be a confident person who feels comfortable in their own body. Body contouring provides the opportunity to overcome the limitations of aging so you can live the life you want.

While body contouring treatments aim to smooth, tighten, and shape the body, it is important to note that they are not weight loss methods.


Common areas for body contouring include:

  • Arms
  • Breasts
  • Back
  • Belly and flanks (love handles)
  • Buttocks
  • Neck and chin
  • Thighs

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Body Contouring Options

At Hill Country Plastic Surgery we offer the following body contouring in San Antonio options:

  • Tummy Tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat while tightening the abdominal muscles
  • Mommy Makeover is a term used to describe a combination of procedures designed to restore the pre-pregnancy shape of a woman's body
  • Liposuction, which removes excess fat to help slim and reshape areas of your body
  • Arm Lift, also known as a Brachioplasty, removes excess loose skin from the arm to improve the shape and can be combined with liposuction to remove excess fat
  • Thigh Lift, which removes excess loose skin from the thighs to improve the shape and can be combined with liposuction to remove excess fat
  • Labiaplasty, which is a form of vaginal rejuvenation that reshapes the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips) by removing excess skin

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Who is an Ideal Candidate for Body Contouring?

The best candidates for body contouring typically meet the following criteria:

  • Are at or near their ideal weight and maintain a stable weight
  • Have stubborn areas of excess skin or fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise
  • Are in good overall health and do not smoke
  • Have realistic expectations about what the procedure can achieve
  • Are looking to restore their body shape after pregnancy or significant weight loss
  • Are committed to maintaining results through a healthy lifestyle
  • Often fall within the age range of 30s to 60s

Breast Contouring Options Include:

Breast Lift

A breast lift for body contouring involves reshaping the breast tissue, removing excess stretched skin, and creating a youthful and lifted breast contour. It may include reducing the areola size and can be combined with a breast augmentation to add volume.

Breast Lift and Augmentation

The breasts are lifted by removing excess skin before repositioning the breasts in a more youthful position on the chest wall. You can achieve a sculpted and shapely silhouette by adding augmentation with implants.

Breast Reconstruction

This surgery is critical to regaining your emotional health after breast cancer surgery. We work with your breast cancer team to offer implant reconstruction, oncoplastic reconstruction, and revisional breast surgeries to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Body Contouring Benefits

  • More defined, younger, and thinner appearance
  • Smoother, tighter skin
  • Improved self-confidence
  • Results from body contouring surgery are more noticeable and immediate
  • Most people go home the same day, even after surgical procedures
  • Minimal recovery time
  • Fat reduction
  • Cellulite treatments
  • Skin tightening
  • Removal of loose and sagging skin
  • Reshape or sculpt the treatment area 
  • Muscle tightening and toning
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Begin your Body Contouring Journey with Hill Country Plastic Surgery in San Antonio

Your journey to a happier, more confident life starts with a private, in-depth consultation about body contouring in San Antonio & Boerne, TX, where we can learn about you, your vision, and your goals.

At Hill Country Plastic Surgery, our rare dual-surgeon approach enhances safety, precision, and efficiency for complex cosmetic procedures. With over 35 years of combined expertise, Dr. Shah and Dr. Farber have worked together for more than six years, bringing their experience from challenging cancer and trauma microsurgical reconstructions to aesthetic surgery.

This collaborative approach is especially beneficial for patients undergoing multiple or complex procedures, offering greater expertise, improved precision, reduced surgery time, and superior post-operative care. By choosing Hill Country Plastic Surgery, you receive exceptional, natural-looking results with the added confidence of a highly skilled surgical team.

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Farber

A skilled plastic surgeon and dedicated Naval officer, Dr. Farber actively assists wounded warriors while advancing medical science through his research. With over 30 peer-reviewed articles, he has contributed extensively to the field. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas, shaping the next generation of surgeons with his expertise.

Dr. Shah

Dr. Shah is double-board certified and combines her clinical skill with a background in biomedical engineering. She is an adjunct professor in the BioMedical Engineering PhD program at UTSA and an active faculty member at UT Health San Antonio. She also pioneered the pediatric burn reconstruction program at UT Health, continuing her impactful work with young burn survivors at University Hospital.

Body Contouring FAQs

What’s the difference between body contouring and weight loss surgery?

Body contouring is designed for patients who are already near their ideal weight but want to remove excess skin or stubborn fat. It is not a substitute for weight loss or bariatric surgery.

How soon can I return to work or exercise after body contouring?

Most patients return to light activity within 1–2 weeks, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 4–6 weeks, depending on the procedures performed.

Can men benefit from body contouring procedures?

Yes, body contouring is highly effective for men who want to reduce love handles, chest fullness (gynecomastia), or abdominal fat and skin. The approach is tailored to create natural, masculine contours.

How much weight should I lose before having body contouring?

It’s best to be within 10–15 pounds of your ideal weight and to have maintained that weight for at least 6 months. This ensures safer surgery and longer-lasting results.

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