Body Contouring
Restore Shape. Refine Contour. Reclaim Proportion.
The body changes over time. Pregnancy, weight fluctuation, aging, and significant weight loss can stretch skin, alter muscle tone, and shift proportions.
Even with disciplined diet and exercise, excess skin or stubborn areas of fullness may not respond.
Body contouring procedures are designed to restore structural support, refine natural lines, and improve overall balance.
Dr. Mark E. Chariker approaches body contouring with precision, careful planning, and an understanding that proportion matters more than dramatic change.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Restore Core Support. Refine the Abdomen.
The abdomen is one of the most common areas affected by pregnancy and weight fluctuation. Skin may stretch. Muscles may separate. Excess tissue can remain even after weight stabilization.
Abdominoplasty restores abdominal contour by tightening underlying muscles and removing excess skin.
What Abdominoplasty Improves
This procedure addresses:
• Loose or excess abdominal skin
• Muscle separation
• Lower abdominal fullness
• Stretching that does not respond to exercise
It is designed to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
Dr. Chariker’s Surgical Philosophy
The goal is structural restoration, not over-tightening.
Dr. Chariker evaluates skin quality, muscle integrity, and overall body proportion before recommending surgery. Muscle repair is performed carefully to restore support while maintaining natural contour.
Balance between abdomen, waistline, and hips is essential.
What Results Typically Look Like
Patients often notice:
• Flatter abdominal contour
• Improved waist definition
• Greater comfort in clothing
The abdomen appears smoother and more supported without looking artificial.
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Body Lift
Comprehensive Contouring After Significant Weight Loss.
Significant weight loss can leave excess skin around the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and hips.
A body lift removes excess skin and reshapes the lower torso for improved contour and proportion.
What a Body Lift Improves
This procedure addresses:
Excess circumferential skin
Loss of lower body contour
Tissue laxity following major weight loss
It focuses on restoring smoother transitions around the entire lower body.
Dr. Chariker’s Surgical Philosophy
Comprehensive procedures require careful planning.
Dr. Chariker evaluates overall health, stability of weight, and skin quality before recommending a body lift. Incision placement and contour planning are thoughtfully designed to balance improvement with long-term stability.
The objective is cohesive reshaping rather than isolated correction.
What Results Typically Look Like
Patients often describe:
Improved clothing fit
Smoother silhouette
Restored lower body contour
The improvement feels supportive and proportional.
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Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
Refine the Upper Arms. Restore Confidence in Movement.
The upper arms can develop lax skin due to aging or weight changes. In some cases, this creates a “winging” appearance that does not respond to exercise.
Brachioplasty removes excess skin and refines upper arm contour.
What Brachioplasty Improves
This procedure addresses:
• Loose upper arm skin
• Tissue laxity after weight loss
• Disproportion between arm and body contour
It creates a smoother, more streamlined arm profile.
Dr. Chariker’s Surgical Philosophy
Arm contouring must preserve natural arm shape.
Dr. Chariker carefully evaluates skin elasticity and tissue distribution before recommending surgery. Incision placement is thoughtfully planned to balance contour improvement with scar visibility.
The focus is proportional refinement.
What Results Typically Look Like
Patients often notice:
• Smoother upper arm contour
• Improved confidence in sleeveless clothing
• More defined arm silhouette
The change is noticeable yet natural.
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Liposuction
Target Stubborn Areas. Improve Definition.
Even with consistent exercise, certain areas of localized fullness may remain resistant to change.
Liposuction removes targeted fat deposits to improve contour and refine body shape.
What Liposuction Improves
Common treatment areas include:
Abdomen
Flanks
Thighs
Arms
Neck
It is designed for contour improvement, not weight loss.
Dr. Chariker’s Surgical Philosophy
Precision is critical.
Dr. Chariker approaches liposuction conservatively to avoid over-removal or irregular contour. The goal is smoother transitions and natural lines.
Even small refinements can significantly improve overall proportion.
What Results Typically Look Like
Patients often describe:
• Improved definition
• Better clothing fit
• Smoother contour lines
Results appear refined rather than dramatic.
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Thigh Lift
Restore Smooth Contour to the Upper Legs.
The inner thighs may develop lax skin due to aging or weight changes. This can create discomfort, friction, or contour irregularity.
A thigh lift removes excess skin and improves leg contour.
What a Thigh Lift Improves
This procedure addresses:
Loose inner thigh skin
Tissue laxity following weight loss
Irregular contour along the upper leg
It restores smoother leg transitions and improved proportion.
Dr. Chariker’s Surgical Philosophy
Lower body contour must remain natural.
Dr. Chariker evaluates leg shape, skin quality, and overall body balance before recommending surgery. Incision planning is individualized.
The objective is smooth contour without distortion.
What Results Typically Look Like
Patients often notice:
Improved leg contour
Greater comfort during movement
Increased confidence in fitted clothing
The improvement supports both appearance and function.
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Comprehensive Body Planning
Proportion. Stability. Long-Term Results.
Body contouring should always be approached with thoughtful planning.
Stable weight, realistic expectations, and individualized treatment design are essential. Not every concern requires extensive surgery, and not every patient needs combination procedures.
Dr. Chariker’s goal is refined contour that feels natural and remains stable over time.
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