Body Contouring Surgery: A Complete Guide
Body contouring is a family of procedures that reshape the body by removing excess fat, tightening loose skin, or both. This guide from Dr. Sanjog Sharma, MBBS MS DNB — practising in Dubai and at Aesthetica Veda Clinic, Whitefield, Bengaluru — explains how the main procedures differ, who each one suits, and how they are often combined.
Broadly, body contouring divides into two mechanisms. Liposuction-based procedures remove localised fat deposits and refine shape, and work best when skin elasticity is good. Excisional procedures — tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift — remove loose skin that liposuction alone cannot address, which becomes especially relevant after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Many patients need a combination, and increasingly, patients who have lost weight on GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic present with skin laxity that shifts the surgical plan.
Use the sections below to read the detailed article for each procedure. Every article covers candidacy, technique, recovery, realistic costs in INR and AED, and safety.
Liposuction & Fat Removal
Removing localised fat and refining contour with ultrasound-assisted and high-definition techniques.
VASER Liposuction vs Traditional Liposuction: What's the Difference?
How VASER ultrasound-assisted liposuction differs from traditional suction-assisted liposuction — and how to tell which technique suits your contouring goals.
High-Definition Liposuction: Achieving Muscle Definition with VASER HD
A clinical guide to VASER Hi-Def liposuction — how it works, who it suits, and realistic results, by a Dubai surgeon also practising in Bengaluru.
Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck: Which Procedure Addresses Your Concern?
Liposuction removes localised fat; a tummy tuck also tightens loose skin and separated muscles. Learn which suits you and when both are done together.
Skin Tightening & Lifts
Excisional procedures that remove loose skin the way liposuction alone cannot.
Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss: Timing, Technique, and What to Expect in Bengaluru and Dubai
A clinical guide to abdominoplasty after weight loss — patient selection, technique, recovery, and costs in Bengaluru and Dubai, by Dr. Sanjog Sharma.
Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty): When Liposuction Alone Is Not Enough
Brachioplasty removes excess arm skin and fat for lasting upper arm contour. Learn who needs it, the technique, recovery, and costs in Dubai and Bengaluru.
Thigh Lift Surgery: Inner vs Outer Thigh Contouring — What to Expect
A clinical guide to thigh lift surgery in Dubai and Bengaluru — candidate criteria, technique, recovery, and costs explained by Dr. Sanjog Sharma.
After Weight Loss (GLP-1 & Bariatric)
What changes surgically once significant weight has come off with Ozempic, Wegovy, or bariatric surgery.
Volume, Shaping & Combined Procedures
Fat transfer and combined operations that reshape rather than only reduce.
Brazilian Butt Lift in India: Patient Selection, Safety, and What to Realistically Expect
A Dubai and Bengaluru surgeon explains BBL patient selection, the fat transfer technique, safety, and realistic results for Indian and NRI patients.
Mommy Makeover Surgery: Which Procedures Are Combined and Why
A clinical guide to mommy makeover surgery in Dubai and Bengaluru — procedure combinations, candidacy, safety, and recovery from an experienced surgeon.
Male Body Contouring
Procedures specific to male anatomy and presentation.
Considering body contouring in Bengaluru or Dubai? Discuss your options with Dr. Sanjog Sharma.
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