Body Contouring Procedures

The cost of body sculpting at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the type of body sculpting procedure you choose to achieve your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your body sculpting procedure will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

At Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, we offer a variety of body sculpting procedures including:

Arm Lift

• An arm lift removes the hanging excess skin from the arm that contributes to the dreaded “batwing,” revealing smoother, sleeker, contoured arms.

Body Lift

• The body lift helps men and women remove the excess, stretched skin that remains after massive weight loss, revealing the body’s underlying contours.

Brazilian Butt Lift

• The Brazilian butt lift uses your body’s very own tissues to enhance the size and shape of your buttocks while contouring areas of unwanted fat.

Labiaplasty

• Labiaplasty is a sensitive and precise surgical procedure that improves the overall appearance and comfort of a woman’s intimate area.

Liposuction

• Liposuction is a gentle, virtually scarless fat removal procedure that helps to contour and slim down areas of the body that haven’t responded to diet and exercise.

Mommy Makeover

• A mommy makeover is a combination of body sculpting and breast enhancement procedures to rejuvenate the body after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Thigh Lift

• Similar to a body lift, a thigh lift focuses on sculpting the thighs and buttocks by removing excess skin and fat around your treated areas.

Tummy Tuck

• A tummy tuck helps to strengthen your abdominal core and get rid of the hanging, loose skin that keeps you from having a smooth, flat tummy.

The cost of your arm lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your arm lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving an arm lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Removes hanging or sagging skin around the upper arms
• May be combined with liposuction for ultimate results
• Produces thinner, slimmer, contoured arms

An arm lift is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will begin your arm lift by making a long, thin incision along the bottom or back of your arm. This incision typically extends from the armpit to the elbow. Through this incision, Dr. Matthesen will be able to perform liposuction to gently remove any excess fat from the arms that may be contributing to their appearance. The excess skin and tissue around the upper arm will then be carefully removed before the skin is pulled tight over the muscle to give you newly contoured arms.

You may experience some swelling, bruising and tenderness in your upper arms, but this is normal and typically resolves on its own within a few weeks after surgery. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick and comfortable arm lift recovery. Most patients report being able to return to work just one week after their arm lift surgery, but we strongly advise you to avoid exercise and strenuous physical activity for at least six weeks. While you will be able to see some results of your arm lift immediately following surgery, ultimate results will become visible once all the swelling subsides, approximately three to four months following your procedure.

If you are tired of having hanging skin around your upper arms and haven’t been able to get the results you desire through proper diet and regular exercise alone, an arm lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if an arm lift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your body lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your body lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand that everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a body lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Tightens and smooths the tummy area
• Lifts the buttocks and thighs while removing excess skin and fat
• Can also remove sagging skin around the breasts
• Can also smooth out back rolls and “bra fat”
• Reveals your body’s true contours
• May be combined with other procedures for ultimate results

Because everybody’s body is so different, your body lift procedure will be completely tailored to you and your desired results. Dr. Matthesen will go over the details of your body lift and how your surgery will be performed prior to your procedure to ensure you are well-informed and don’t have any lingering questions. Your body lift procedure will be done under general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. During your body lift, Dr. Matthesen will take special precautions to ensure that all incisions are placed in hidden areas. Through these incisions, she may perform gentle liposuction to remove any extra fatty pockets from the treated areas before pulling the skin tight and removing excess skin and tissue.

Because the procedure targets multiple areas of the body at once, patients have reported taking several weeks to fully heal from their body lift surgery. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions and compression garments to ensure your recovery is as quick and comfortable as possible. While you will be able to see some results of your body lift immediately following surgery, ultimate results won’t become visible until the skin has had a chance to fully mold against your new contours and all your swelling has subsided, approximately four to six months after your procedure.

If you’ve worked hard to achieve a major weight loss and are frustrated by the extra skin left behind, a body lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be the permanent skin tightening solution you’ve been looking for. The best way to find out if a body lift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your Brazilian butt lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your Brazilian butt lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a Brazilian butt lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Enhances the overall size and shape of the buttocks
• Removes unwanted fat from problem areas such as abdomen or thighs
• Creates a beautiful and natural-looking contour to the treated areas
• Uses the body’s natural tissues for ultimate results

The Brazilian butt lift is typically done under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will start your Brazilian butt lift by harvesting fat from a donor area of your body, typically around your midsection or thighs, using gentle liposuction. The harvested fat will then be purified before being strategically injected into the buttocks to create a more shapely, attractive and youthful appearance.

Following your Brazilian butt lift, it is important not to put excess pressure on the treated area for several weeks to ensure the newly transferred fat has had time to properly heal. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you get the best possible results from your Brazilian butt lift in addition to having a quick and comfortable recovery. Many patients report experiencing swelling, tenderness and bruising around their treated areas; however, these symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few weeks. While you will see some results of your Brazilian butt lift immediately following surgery, ultimate results will become visible approximately three to six months later when all the swelling has subsided.

If you’re unhappy with the shape and size of your lower body and are looking for a long-term and natural solution, fat transfer buttock augmentation with a Brazilian butt lift may be right for you. The best way to find out if a Brazilian butt lift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your labiaplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your labiaplasty will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a labiaplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Corrects asymmetry
• Improves the overall appearance of your intimate area
• Eliminates discomfort caused by chafing and rubbing
• Allows fitted clothing and bathing suits to fit more comfortably
• Boosts self-confidence

Labiaplasty is done under sedation or a general anesthetic to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. During your labiaplasty, Dr. Matthesen will make very small, precise incisions along the labia minora and trim away the excess tissue that is causing you discomfort. Dr. Matthesen will ensure all portions of your intimate area are symmetrical before carefully closing your incisions to minimize scarring. The entire surgery typically takes less than two hours to complete.

You may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated area after your labiaplasty. This is normal and typically resolves on its own within a few weeks following your procedure. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with a detailed list of post-operative care instructions for a quick and comfortable recovery. While your initial healing will only take between five and seven days, patients have reported it taking up to four to six months for all their swelling to completely subside. The results of your labiaplasty will be visible immediately after your procedure, with ultimate results appearing after all swelling has completely resolved.

If you’re unhappy with the appearance and/or discomfort of your labia, and are looking for a permanent solution to boost your confidence, labiaplasty at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if labiaplasty is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your liposuction treatment at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your liposuction procedure will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a liposuction procedure at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Permanently removes unwanted fat from the treated areas
• May treat multiple areas at once
• Can be combined with other surgical cosmetic procedures to enhance results
• Reveals natural-looking, sleek contours

Liposuction can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia, combined with thorough local anesthesia, to ensure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure. During your liposuction treatment, Dr. Matthesen will create multiple tiny incisions around the treatment area, through which a thin, hollow tube (called a cannula) is inserted. The cannula, connected to a vacuum-powered system, will gently remove unwanted fatty tissue in many tiny amounts for a smooth overall effect. Once the treatment area is fully contoured, Dr. Matthesen will carefully close your incisions to minimize scarring and place you in a compressive garment.

Following your liposuction procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around your treated areas. This is normal and symptoms will typically subside within the following weeks. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions and a compression garment to help make your recovery as quick and comfortable as possible. It is important to wear the compression garment as instructed following your liposuction procedure to reduce your swelling and help your skin heal against your newly defined contours. While you will be able to see significant results immediately after liposuction, ultimate results will become visible after about four to six months when all the swelling subsides.

If you have unwanted fat that resists all your efforts at diet and exercise, and are looking for a permanent solution to those stubborn fatty bulges, liposuction at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if liposuction is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

Prior to your liposuction procedure, we recommend that patients remain as close to their ideal weight as possible. Furthermore, you will be required to quit smoking, as it can have negative effects on your procedure and your recovery period. We may also ask that you temporarily stop or start certain medications depending on your current health condition.

The amount of weight you can expect to lose from liposuction will depend on your current body fat percentage and your desired treatment goals. First and foremost, liposuction is not a weight loss treatment, it is a treatment designed to remove body fat and enhance the appearance. So while patients may lose 5 to 10 pounds on average, we encourage patients to focus on the results they see in the mirror, and not the numbers they see on the scale.

Yes! One of the largest benefits of the liposuction procedure is that it permanently removes fat cells from the targeted treatment area. However, the results themselves may not be permanent if you do not maintain healthy diet and exercise habits. For best results, patients should consider liposuction just one component of a lifestyle change that will help them achieve and maintain their cosmetic and health goals.

Liposuction and tummy tuck procedures are both highly effective for contouring the abdominal region, although their benefits differ slightly. Liposuction is a simpler procedure that only removes fat, requiring a slightly lesser recovery period for most patients. The tummy tuck, however, removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles in addition to removing fat. So, the tummy tuck can provide greater results when it comes to achieving a firm and contoured abdomen, while liposuction is a more surface-level procedure.

Most patients find that their skin tightens to some extent following a liposuction procedure, however, it may not always be to the extent desired. Patients who receive more extensive liposuction treatments may experience less skin tightening purely due to the volume of fat removed, and may want to consider combining treatment with a skin tightening procedure or selecting a more comprehensive contouring solution – like a tummy tuck. Patients who remove lesser amounts of fat via liposuction often find that their skin tightens a satisfactory amount after treatment.

The cost of your mommy makeover at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the combination of procedures you choose and the extent of treatment necessary to achieve desired results. To get a full idea of how much your mommy makeover will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits from having a mommy makeover at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Breast augmentation restores lost volume in the breasts
• Breast lift heightens the position of the breasts on the chest
• Tummy tuck and liposuction restore a flat, smooth tummy
• Improves self-confidence
• Combining procedures cuts down on overall recovery time

Your mommy makeover will be performed under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. During your mommy makeover, Dr. Matthesen will carefully and precisely complete the combination of procedures you choose to help you achieve your desired results. Because a mommy makeover involves several surgeries being performed at once, a typical mommy makeover may take several hours to complete.

Following your mommy makeover procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated areas. This is normal and typically resolves on its own within the following weeks. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with comprehensive post-operative care instructions and specialized surgical garments to ensure your recovery is as quick and comfortable as possible. While the recovery period for each patient will vary based on the procedures they choose, patients generally report being able to return to work about 10 to 14 days after surgery.  Some results of your mommy makeover will be visible immediately, while full results will be apparent after all the swelling subsides, approximately four to six months after your procedure.

If you are looking to restore multiple features of your pre-pregnancy body while experiencing only one recovery period, a mommy makeover may be right for you. The best way to find out if a mommy makeover is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your thigh lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce your desired results. To get a full idea of how much your thigh lift will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a thigh lift at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Removes excess skin around the thighs
• Improves loose skin around the buttocks
• Creates a contoured appearance to the lower body
• Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results

Your thigh lift will be performed under general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. To begin your surgery, Dr. Matthesen will carefully make incisions along the groin creases and/or inner  thighs, depending on your anatomy and the extent of your planned procedure. Dr. Matthesen will then perform gentle liposuction where needed to remove any excess fatty pockets from the treatment area.  Finally, the skin is pulled tight to contour your legs and buttocks, and incisions are carefully closed to minimize scarring.

Following your thigh lift, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around your thighs and buttocks. This is normal and typically resolves on its own in the following weeks. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with a list of detailed post-operative care instructions and a surgical compression garment to wear following your thigh lift procedure to ensure you recovery is as quick and comfortable as possible. It is important you wear this compression garment as instructed during your recovery to ensure your skin has the opportunity to heal properly pressed up against your new curves and contours. While you will be able to see some results immediately, ultimate results will become visible after all the swelling has subsided, approximately four to six months following your thigh lift surgery.

If you are tired of trying to hide your extra skin and cellulite and are looking for a permanent solution to give you the sleek, smooth buttocks and legs you’ve worked hard for, a thigh lift may be right for you. The best way to find out if a thigh lift is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.

The cost of your tummy tuck at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery will vary depending on the extent of treatment necessary to produce desired results. To get a full idea of how much your tummy tuck will cost, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Matthesen. Because we understand everybody has a different financial background, Dr. Matthesen and her team offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

There are many benefits to receiving a tummy tuck at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery, including:

• Strengthens the muscles in the abdominal core
• Gets rid of excess, sagging skin around the midsection
• Liposuction may be performed to eliminate excess fatty tissue
• Can be combined with other surgical procedures for ultimate results
• Improves overall self-confidence

Your tummy tuck will be performed under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire procedure. Dr. Matthesen will begin your procedure by making a long, thin incision across the lower abdomen, designed to hide under your preferred clothing or swimsuit. Through this incision, she will perform gentle liposuction as needed and then  tighten and strengthen your abdominal muscles, from just below your ribcage down to your pubic area.  She will then pull your skin tight over your newly contoured tummy, and trim away any excess skin and tissue before closing your incisions carefully to minimize scarring.

After your tummy tuck procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising and tenderness around your midsection. This is normal and typically resolves on its own within the following weeks. Dr. Matthesen will provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions and a compression garment to ensure your recovery is as quick and comfortable as possible. It is important to wear this compression garment as instructed during your recovery to reduce your swelling and give your skin the opportunity to mold to your body’s new contours. While you will be able to see some results of your tummy tuck procedure immediately, ultimate results will become visible once all of your swelling subsides, approximately four to six months after surgery.

If you are unhappy with the sagging skin around your midsection and are looking for a long-term solution to provide you with the tight, flat tummy you desire, a tummy tuck at Matthesen Cosmetic Surgery may be right for you. The best way to find out if a tummy tuck is right for you is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Jennifer Matthesen. She will sit down with you, discuss your concerns and desired results, and develop a fully personalized treatment plan to help you reach your ultimate aesthetic goals.