Achieving the Ideal Body Shape

Everyone aims to achieve the ideal body shape. However, with irregular eating habits and lack of exercise, many people experience fat accumulation in various parts of the body. Unfortunately, this fat can’t always be reduced by exercise or traditional weight loss methods. This is where body contouring comes in.

What Are Body Contouring Procedures?

Body contouring procedures aim to:

Improve body appearance

Reshape and refine undesired areas

Remove excess fat

Enhance muscle definition

Tighten loose skin

Let’s explore these procedures and techniques with Dr. Mahmoud Zidan, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Al-Azhar University Hospitals.

What Is the Concept of Body Contouring?

Body contouring is considered:

A cosmetic surgery

A method to eliminate unwanted fat and loose skin

A way to achieve a firmer, youthful body shape

Also known as body sculpting, these procedures are popular among:

Women: to enhance feminine curves

Men: to achieve a muscular look

Post-weight loss patients: to reshape the body

It targets various body parts, from the face and neck to the legs.

Who Is Eligible for Body Contouring?

Despite its simplicity and safety, not everyone is eligible. The main conditions include:

Non-smoker

BMI less than 30%

Stopped smoking before surgery

Physically mature (ages 16–18 for males, 18–20 for females)

Strong muscle mass

Good skin elasticity

No serious chronic illnesses

All these conditions must be met to ensure optimal results.

Key Body Areas Targeted in Body Contouring

Although it can be applied to the entire body, the most common areas include:

Abdomen

Arms

Thighs

Buttocks

Chest

Chin and Neck

Lower back and glutes