Body Sculpting
Baton Rouge
Body sculpting often begins with a concern, like a soft abdomen, loose skin after losing weight, or stubborn fat that won’t go away with exercise. At Stephens Plastic Surgery & Skincare Aesthetics, Dr. J. Anthony Stephens uses over 25 years of experience to plan your surgery. All care happens in Baton Rouge at a private, AAAASF-accredited center with two operating rooms and a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Body contouring helps reshape specific areas of your body. Nonsurgical treatments can reduce fat cells or strengthen muscles without any cuts. Surgery can remove fat, tighten skin, fix separated abdominal muscles, or lift tissue after weight loss.
CoolSculpting Elite targets areas of fat you can pinch. CoolTone helps build muscle by causing muscle contractions. Liposuction removes fat from specific spots using small incisions. A tummy tuck or body lift tightens loose skin that devices can’t reach. Body contouring is best once your weight is stable. Weight-loss treatments have a different goal.
Nonsurgical options include Quad CoolSculpting Elite, which reduces fat, and CoolTone, which defines muscles. Quad treatments can target up to four areas in a single visit.
Surgical options include liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, and body lift. Dr. Stephens may combine liposuction with a lift to address stubborn fat and loose skin. Common treatment areas are the abdomen, flanks, back, arms, thighs, hips, buttocks, and under the chin.
Good candidates are healthy, near a weight they can maintain, and have clear goals. Factors like skin quality, fat distribution, medications, smoking, and past surgeries help shape the treatment plan.
After major weight loss, your weight should stay steady for six to twelve months. If you smoke, you’ll need to quit before and during recovery. Planning a pregnancy, having uncontrolled health issues, slow healing, infections, or taking certain medications may delay surgery. Dr. Stephens may also ask for lab tests or medical clearance.
During your consultation, you’ll talk about your concerns, health history, past procedures, and goals. Bring a list of your medications and supplements. If asked, send photos before your visit. Keep taking your prescribed medications unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
You’ll leave your visit with treatment options, recovery information, and a price quote.
CoolSculpting doesn’t require anesthesia. An applicator cools the area, then the provider massages it. Each session lasts about an hour. CoolTone sessions take 45 to 60 minutes. A paddle sits on your skin or clothing and uses magnetic energy to make your muscles contract. You might feel pulling, cold, pressure, or tingling, but most people have little discomfort.
Liposuction uses either local or general anesthesia, depending on the area. Dr. Stephens uses a thin tube under the skin to remove fat. Tummy tucks and lifts use general anesthesia. During these surgeries, he removes extra skin, tightens tissue, and may add liposuction if needed. Surgery can last from one to five hours. If you need several areas treated after weight loss, the plan may be done in stages.
CoolSculpting usually takes two to four sessions. You may see changes in as little as three weeks, with results continuing for up to six months. CoolTone plans include four sessions over two weeks, and muscle definition can show up in one to two weeks.
Most surgeries only require one operation. Swelling can hide your new shape at first. Liposuction results usually settle in about three months. Tummy tuck results become clearer after three to four months and can keep improving over the year.
After CoolSculpting, you can get back to your usual activities right away. You might notice some redness, swelling, numbness, or tingling. CoolTone can feel like an intense workout, but there’s no required downtime.
After surgery, you’ll start with short walks and may need to wear compression garments. Most people can return to office work a few days after liposuction or about three weeks after a tummy tuck. Strenuous exercise should wait four to six weeks and needs your doctor’s approval. Recovery time depends on the procedure and your health.
Call our office if you notice more redness, drainage, fever, pain that you can’t control, or bleeding. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or swelling in one calf, seek emergency care right away.
Be sure to follow all instructions for caring for your incisions, wearing garments, taking medications, and attending appointments. Scar care starts once your incision is closed and Dr. Stephens gives the okay. Protecting your skin from the sun helps prevent scars from getting darker.
Fat cells that are removed won’t come back, but the ones left can still get bigger. Keeping your weight steady, exercising, and living a healthy lifestyle help you get the best results. Follow-up visits let us check your healing and see if you might want another session.
Cost depends on the procedure, treated areas, anesthesia, operating time, and combination work. A quote may include the surgeon, anesthesia, facility, garments, and follow-up care. The proposal will state each inclusion. Payment options include cash, checks, major credit cards, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Cherry.
Dr. Stephens is board-certified in general surgery and plastic surgery. He is a past president of the Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgeons and an associate professor at LSU and Tulane. His practice offers an accredited surgical center and direct follow-up. The site reports a 5.0 rating from over 376 reviews.
Call (225) 768-7546 or fill out our online form to book your appointment. You can also visit us at 5233 Dijon Drive, Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Bring any questions or concerns you’d like to talk about.
CoolSculpting usually takes two to four sessions. CoolTone involves four sessions over two weeks. If you need more extensive body contouring, it may be done in stages.
Nonsurgical treatments might cause pressure, cold, tingling, or muscle soreness. Surgery is done with local or general anesthesia. Prescription medicine can help manage any discomfort during recovery.
Most people can get back to their usual activities after CoolSculpting or CoolTone. You can return to office work a few days after liposuction or about three weeks after a tummy tuck. Wait for your doctor’s okay before starting exercise again.
Fat cells that are removed are gone for good, and skin that’s taken away won’t grow back. However, aging, pregnancy, and weight changes can affect your shape over time. Keeping your weight steady helps you maintain your results.
