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Body Sculpting in Charlotte
Everyone deserves to look in the mirror and love what they see, from head to toe. Whether you want to feel amazing in a bikini, get rid of unwanted pregnancy marks, or show off the physique you have worked hard to achieve, we have a body-shaping option to help you make the change. Thousands of patients have come to Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim to take advantage of his strategic sculpting approach, advanced techniques, and AAAASF-approved surgical center.
Our practice takes advantage of an exciting new technology called Renuvion, which can be used independently or in tandem with more traditional excisional procedures. Speak with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim to learn about your options for body sculpting in Charlotte.
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- Tummy Tuck
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- Lower Body Lifts and Thigh Lifts
- Arm Shaping
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Dr. Ditesheim’s Approach to Body Sculpting
Dr. Ditesheim takes a more artistic and aesthetic approach to helping each patient be a better version of themselves. More than just removing fat or cutting away excess skin, he first looks at the skeletal and muscular frame and determines where the extra tissue interrupts the patient’s desired shape. There is a wide range of solutions available, which he carefully selects based on the patient. Fat removal from the tummy might be a solution for one person, while circumferential liposuction and a tummy tuck might be an optimal choice for a different person. Men, for example, often prefer to restore the “V” shape to their torso, which is why the body analysis will be different for men and women.
Tummy Tuck
If you wish you had a firmer, flatter abdomen, then a tummy tuck might be the right solution for you to get that “wow!” result that makes people take notice. This powerful procedure tightens the stretched abdominal muscles and removes excess skin to restore a smoother, flatter shape to your midsection. With Dr. Ditesheim’s advanced surgical techniques and rapid recovery protocol, you will be back to most daily activities within a couple of short weeks.
If you have concerns about what this procedure entails, the good news is that we provide a range of options that can include various types of liposuction with a tuck. You may find that a tummy tuck is not even necessary and that one of our lipo procedures will get you the artistically-sculpted form that works for your body.
Mommy Makeover
You’ve got the best (and sometimes the toughest) job in the world and you do it well. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with sagging breasts, excess skin, or other unwanted changes after you become a mom. Restoring your body the way you want it to be can help you feel like yourself again, and a mommy makeover is designed to do just that in one surgery with one recovery. While tummy tucks, liposuction, and breast augmentations and/or lifts are frequently included as part of the makeover, we customize your approach to help you get to your ideal physique.
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarged breasts for a variety of reasons ranging from weight gain to hormonal imbalance to medications or underlying health conditions. The condition can affect one or both breasts and you may experience tenderness. Gynecomastia is more commonly seen in adolsecent and older men. Although it is generally benign, it can cause psychological distress. Treatment generally starts with addressing any medication or lifestyle factors that may have caused the issue. If these approaches are unsuccessful we offer a variety of gynecomastia surgery techniques that can sculpt the chest and minimize scarring, thus restoring your masculine appearance.
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Jeffrey A. Ditesheim, MD, FACS
BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Charlotte, NC plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey A. Ditesheim is a highly accomplished, board-certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for excellence. In choosing a plastic surgeon, you want to be completely confident that your procedure will be performed with advanced surgical skills and true artistry. Dr. Ditesheim has an impeccable reputation in Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond, drawing discerning patients to his exclusive clinic in Ballantyne.
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Liposuction
Unwanted fat bulges like to sit in the most inconvenient spots, don’t they? Like on our bellies, hips, and thighs, keeping clothes from fitting as well as they could, or throwing our bodies slightly out of proportion. Liposuction reduces fat bulges and sculpts an improved contour, enhancing your overall shape. We have multiple liposuction procedures that we offer, find out more about them here.
Liposuction has been used for many years in Charlotte, as an effective method of permanently reducing fat and sculpting the body. Dr. Ditesheim offers liposuction through the latest proven technologies – including Renuvion, which is often paired with liposuction for better results – to help patients achieve their ideal body contour and deliver the best results. By heating the ligaments that hold the skin together, Renuvion skin tightening can enhance the results of lipo or body sculpting in Charlotte.
Vaser Liposuction
VASER lipo is a more aggressive yet safe approach to removing stubborn fat or sculpting fat that is very close to the skin (also known as superficial liposuction). High def liposuction and abdominal etching all require more specialized technology, but VASER utilizes sound waves to strategically get rid of fat without the need for surgical intervention.
AquaShape Liposuction
AquaShape liposuction is a gentler option that is especially beneficial for fat transfer patients. The procedure extracts fat that can be quickly injected into areas such as the face, breasts, or buttocks without a lengthy purifying process. AquaShape is, therefore, a great option for sculpting the body and defining an ideal shape with feminine curves for women or strong, defined lines for men. Dr. Ditesheim is the only surgeon in the Carolinas to offer this technology and has performed it on over 1,000 patients.
High Definition Liposuction
High definition liposuction can produce the best kind of body shaping results in Charlotte, which you can check out for yourself in our before-and-after photo gallery. It is a more artistic, advanced body sculpting procedure that requires additional, rigorous training that not all plastic surgeons have accomplished. Your body is three-dimensional – it should only make sense that your plastic surgeon can work in three dimensions when sculpting your body to improve muscle tone.
Lower Body Lifts and Thigh Lifts
A lower body lift could restore the contours for a patient who struggles with loose skin on their waist, thighs, and buttocks, similar to what an abdominoplasty does for the abdomen. This type of body sculpting trims away loose skin from the body that often remains after achieving a massive weight loss. In addition, if a patient has excess fat in the treatment areas, liposuction could remove the fat and further improve body contours.
If you want to focus on tightening and smoothing the thighs specifically, a lateral thigh lift procedure is a more targeted approach to remove the stretched skin and restore the shape that they are meant to be. A medial thigh lift does the same for the inner thigh area.
Arm Shaping
Many women are uncomfortable wearing sleeveless tops or outfits that expose the upper arms, due to the skin and fat tissue that builds up between the elbow and the shoulder. Arm shaping surgery via AquaShape liposuction can recontour this problem area without general anesthesia. Arm skin that has lost all elasticity, appears thin, crepey, or hangs down must be removed surgically with a brachioplasty. Renuvion can also enhance the procedure even further, and the final result can be completely liberating for some women who now feel comfortable wearing any kind of shirt or dress.
Contact Us if You Are Considering Body Sculpting Surgery in Charlotte
At Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery, we specialize in body sculpting for various kinds of patients. In addition to removing large pockets of unwanted fat, we can sculpt your body in such a way that it shows off a muscular, toned, and shapely presentation. This is all thanks to the latest technologies and high-definition body sculpting procedures that set us apart from all other practices in and around Charlotte. Whether you are getting into shape after having kids or you are an athlete constantly showing off your body, we will analyze your particular frame and help you determine the best way forward.
The latest proven technologies and our advanced body sculpting surgeries in Charlotte offer immediate and significant contour enhancements. Set up a consultation with Dr. Ditesheim at our accredited ambulatory surgery center and discover what options are available to you.
“I finally look on the outside how I feel on the inside. I am so glad I did the surgery - the results are so natural, but I feel like a new woman! Dr. Ditesheim is incredible.”
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Body Sculpting FAQs
The most common body sculpting procedures include liposuction, tummy tuck, and arm lift. These produce some of the most dramatic changes in your physique. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It is done alone or in combination with other plastic surgery techniques, such as abdominoplasty or arm lift, to create the best contour for your frame.
Usually, men and women who are the best candidates have no underlying medical conditions that would increase the risk of complications from anesthesia or during recovery. Examples of underlying medical conditions that may be contraindicated for body sculpting surgery include heart conditions, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease.
We highly recommend you do not smoke or quit smoking for six weeks before and after the procedure. Smoking increases the risk of complications, impairs your body’s ability to heal well, increases the risk of infection, and slows your body’s production of collagen and elastin. These are two protein molecules that help maintain the structure and elasticity of your skin.
Your recovery time varies depending on the procedure. Typically, it can range from two to six weeks. During your consultation, Dr. Ditesheim will answer your questions and offer guidance that leads to a predictable recovery period, so you can estimate when you will return to your work and life. The advanced techniques and rapid recovery protocol used in your procedure will offer the best chance for a shorter and easier recovery.
When you maintain a stable weight and live a healthy lifestyle, the results can be long-lasting, sometimes up to 10 years. However, while body sculpting procedures do reverse some of the changes caused by natural aging, they cannot stop the process. Lifestyle changes can help extend the time of your results. We encourage you to ask Dr. Ditesheim about lifestyle changes you should make to prolong the results of your surgery.
Dr. Ditesheim will give you detailed instructions on how to prepare for your specific procedure. Preparation typically begins with a medical evaluation that includes your history, a physical, and an analysis of any medications you are currently taking. Most body sculpting surgeries are outpatient procedures. You will likely go home the same day but cannot drive yourself home.
Part of your preparation is to find a trusted friend or family member who can drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours. Before your surgery, be sure you have help at home if you have small children or pets, plenty of healthy and nutritious food or pre-cooked meals, and you arrive for surgery in loose-fitting clothes that will be comfortable to get into when the procedure is finished.
This depends on your procedure. For example, with liposuction alone, you will see results immediately. After any surgical procedure, you can expect some swelling and bruising that can camouflage some of the results. After an arm lift, the area will be bandaged, which hides most of the results. Most people find the swelling and bruising subsides over four weeks, and the initial results are apparent. However, depending on your procedure, your body will continue to improve over the coming months.
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