Body

Body Contouring

Individualized procedures that may improve contour, proportion, comfort, and confidence.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Address excess abdominal skin and weakened or separated muscles for a firmer midsection.

Abdominoplasty removes selected excess skin and fat and can tighten separated abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Full, mini, and extended approaches treat different patterns. Liposuction may be added as lipo-abdominoplasty when it supports a smoother contour.

Who it may help

Healthy adults near a stable weight with loose skin, muscle separation, or localized abdominal fullness may be candidates. It is not a weight-loss procedure, and future pregnancy can alter results.

What it entails

Surgery is performed under anesthesia in an accredited setting. The incision and duration depend on whether a mini, full, or extended approach and liposuction are used.

Recovery

Early walking is encouraged, but tightness and swelling are expected. Desk work may resume in roughly two weeks for some patients; lifting and strenuous activity are limited for several weeks.

Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Reduce excess male breast tissue for a flatter, firmer chest contour.

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Gynecomastia surgery treats enlarged male breast tissue using liposuction, gland excision, or both, depending on what creates the fullness.

The concern can carry a significant emotional burden. Consultation is discreet and supportive, with attention to possible medical causes and realistic contour goals.

Who it may help

Men with persistent chest fullness despite stable weight may be candidates after appropriate evaluation. Health, medications, hormonal factors, skin quality, and tissue type influence planning.

What it entails

Treatment is performed with anesthesia in an accredited setting. Small incisions are used for liposuction and/or gland removal; duration depends on the extent and whether excess skin needs attention.

Recovery

Compression, swelling, and tenderness are typical early. Many patients return to desk work within several days, while chest exercise and heavy lifting are restricted for several weeks.

Labiaplasty

Reshape labial tissue to address selected concerns about comfort, irritation, or appearance.

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Labiaplasty reduces or reshapes labial tissue when it contributes to irritation with clothing, discomfort during activity, or personal aesthetic concern.

Care is private, respectful, and clinical. The consultation allows space to discuss symptoms and goals without pressure or assumptions.

Who it may help

Adults with persistent physical discomfort or a personal desire for labial reshaping may seek evaluation. Anatomy, health, childbirth plans, symptoms, and expectations are reviewed confidentially.

What it entails

The procedure is generally performed with local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia in an accredited setting. Technique and duration vary with anatomy and goals.

Recovery

Swelling, tenderness, and activity restrictions are expected early. Many routine activities resume within several days, while exercise and sexual activity are postponed for several weeks as directed.

Liposuction

Refine localized areas of fat that persist despite diet and exercise.

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Liposuction removes selected fat deposits through small access points to improve contour of areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, or back.

It is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment. It is also commonly paired with procedures such as abdominoplasty or fat transfer.

Who it may help

Healthy adults near a stable weight with localized fat and reasonably elastic skin may be candidates. Loose skin, overall weight goals, and medical history affect whether another approach is more appropriate.

What it entails

Liposuction is performed with anesthesia in an accredited setting. Treatment time depends on the number and size of areas and whether another procedure is combined.

Recovery

Compression garments, swelling, bruising, and soreness are common. Many patients return to light work within several days, while swelling and contour continue improving for weeks to months.

Scar Revision

Help a scar blend more naturally with surrounding skin through surgical or nonsurgical care.

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Scar revision may improve a scar's width, texture, color, position, or contour after surgery, injury, burns, or acne.

Options range from topical and injectable care to laser treatment or surgical revision. A scar cannot be erased completely, and the most useful approach depends on its type and maturity.

Who it may help

Patients concerned by a raised, widened, depressed, tight, discolored, or poorly positioned scar may seek evaluation. Scar age, symptoms, skin type, and healing history guide options.

What it entails

Nonsurgical treatment may occur in the office, while surgical revision uses local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia depending on size and location. Treatment may be staged.

Recovery

Recovery ranges from minimal downtime after selected office treatments to several weeks after surgery. The revised scar continues to mature for many months.

Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.

Discuss your goals with Dr. DeLong.

A consultation is the right place to review options, risks, recovery, and what may be appropriate for you.

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