Dr. Ciaravino offers a variety of body contouring procedures to improve body shape and definition.

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One of the most popular procedures for men and women, liposuction can reshape the body by removing unwanted fat. Dr. Ciaravino uses state-of-the-art techniques to eliminate unwanted bulges from the abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, and chin.

Liposuction is a same-day outpatient procedure. Most patients have a quick, comfortable recovery (one to three days). The incisions are nearly invisible. Patients are instructed to wear a compression garment for six weeks. As with most body contouring procedures, there is some initial swelling which subsides gradually to reveal a new, slimmer you.

	Liposuction of the "saddlebags"		Liposuction of the hips and thigh

	Liposuction of the back		Liposuction of abdomen and hips

			Liposuction of abdomen, hips,and thighs.

	Liposuction of the "love handles"		Liposuction of the abdomen

Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen making it an excellent choice for those seeking a tighter, flatter stomach. Women with loose skin and stretch marks due to pregnancy or weight loss find this particularly effective. Most patients have a dramatic improvement in the appearance of their abdomen. Abdominoplasty is also performed as an outpatient procedure. Incisions are hidden below the panty line and around the naval. Recovery time for abdominoplasty varies but on average is one to two weeks.

Patients whose problem is limited to the lower abdomen may be candidates for a "mini-abdominoplasty," which involves smaller incisions and a more rapid recovery.