Body Surgery

Our bodies naturally change over time due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and lifestyle factors. While healthy habits like diet and exercise are essential, they don’t always address concerns such as excess skin, stubborn fat, or changes in body contour.

At New Leaf Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we offer advanced body contouring procedures designed to help you achieve a more sculpted, balanced appearance. Whether you’ve experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy-related changes, or simply want to refine certain areas, our goal is to help your body reflect how you feel.

Patients from Fort Worth, Keller, Southlake, and surrounding areas trust Dr. Candis Lovelace for personalized treatment plans that prioritize both aesthetics and safety.

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Significant weight loss—whether through diet, exercise, medication, or bariatric surgery—is a major accomplishment. However, it can also leave behind loose, sagging skin that cannot be improved through lifestyle changes alone.

This excess skin can:

• Create uneven body contours
• Cause discomfort or skin irritation
• Limit clothing choices
• Impact confidence despite weight loss success

Our staged body contouring approach allows multiple areas of the body to be addressed safely over time, including the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts, and neck.

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Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore the abdomen and breasts after pregnancy. Common concerns include stretched abdominal muscles, loose skin, stubborn fat, and changes in breast volume or position.

This procedure often includes a tummy tuck and breast enhancement tailored to your goals. For best results, patients should be at a stable weight and finished breastfeeding before undergoing surgery.

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Liposuction

Liposuction removes localized fat deposits from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, hips, arms, and chin. It is ideal for patients close to their goal weight who want to refine specific areas that have not responded to diet and exercise.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure but a body contouring tool. In some cases, fat can be transferred to other areas of the body for added volume and balance.

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Gluteal Augmentation

Gluteal augmentation enhances the shape and volume of the buttocks. This can be achieved using fat transfer (Brazilian butt lift) or implants depending on your anatomy and available fat.

For patients who have experienced weight loss, a buttock lift may also be performed to remove excess skin and improve contour.

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Body Contouring

Body contouring procedures are designed to refine specific areas of the body by removing fat and tightening skin. These procedures are customized based on your anatomy and goals and may involve liposuction, skin removal, or a combination approach.

Common treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, upper arms, and under the chin.

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A tummy tuck is one of the most effective procedures for achieving a flatter, firmer abdomen. It removes excess skin and fat while tightening weakened or separated abdominal muscles.

This procedure is ideal for patients with loose skin from pregnancy, aging, or significant weight loss that cannot be corrected with exercise alone.

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Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

An arm lift removes excess skin and tissue from the upper arms to create a more toned and defined appearance. This is especially beneficial for patients experiencing sagging skin after weight loss or aging.

The procedure can help restore confidence when wearing sleeveless clothing.

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Thigh Lift

A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and, in some cases, fat. This results in smoother contours and improved proportion of the lower body.

Liposuction may be combined with a thigh lift when both fat reduction and skin tightening are needed.

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Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is a procedure designed to reshape or reduce the labia for improved comfort and appearance. Changes in this area can occur due to childbirth, aging, or genetics and may lead to discomfort or self-consciousness.

This procedure can improve both aesthetic concerns and physical comfort during activities.

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Acute Hand Injuries

We treat a wide range of hand injuries, including tendon lacerations, fractures, nerve injuries, and soft tissue trauma. These cases are often initially evaluated in the emergency setting and treated surgically when necessary.

Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed within the wrist. Surgical release relieves pressure and can improve symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Dupuytren’s Disease

This condition causes thickening of tissue in the palm, leading to finger contracture. Surgical treatment helps restore hand function and improve mobility.

Trigger Finger

Trigger finger occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed and cannot glide smoothly, causing the finger to catch or lock. Treatment may include injections or outpatient surgery depending on severity.

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Burn Treatment

We treat first-, second-, and third-degree burns using advanced techniques such as wound care, skin grafting, and reconstructive procedures to restore both function and appearance.

Skin Grafting

Skin grafting is used to repair damaged or missing skin caused by trauma, burns, or surgical procedures. Healthy skin is transferred from one area of the body to another to promote healing and protection.

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Your consultation is the first step toward creating a personalized treatment plan. During your visit, we will:

• Discuss your goals and concerns
• Review your medical history
• Perform a detailed physical evaluation
• Recommend procedures tailored to your anatomy

Our goal is to provide clear guidance so you can make informed decisions about your care.

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Planning treatment after weight loss? Explore our guide to plastic surgery after major weight loss to compare procedures and prepare questions for your consultation.

What Anesthesia Is Used for Body Plastic Surgery?

Local, IV sedation, or General anesthesia may be used. General anesthesia is commonly used to ensure comfort and painlessness during body plastic surgery procedures. When general anesthesia is effective, patients are unconscious.

How to Choose the Best Body Plastic Surgery For Me?

The selection process involves a thorough consultation with our surgeons. They will consider your physical characteristics and aesthetic desires to recommend the most suitable options.

What Age Should You Consider Body Plastic Surgery?

The right age to consider undergoing body plastic surgery is when your body reaches its adult size. Traditionally, it is recommended to have plastic surgery at age 18 and above. Younger patients aged 14–16 will need consent from a guardian. Other key considerations include overall health, mature physical development, and realistic expectations.

How to Prepare for Body Plastic Surgery?

Preparing for body plastic surgery includes medication adjustments. You should not take any blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medications for a week before your procedure, and you should hold all over-the-counter supplements a week before surgery. This will help reduce the risk of bleeding intra-operatively and the risk of postoperative hematoma (collection of blood).

If blood thinners are prescribed for you by your cardiologist or primary care physician, you should get clearance from them to hold these medications before they are discontinued.

Body plastic surgery will also provide the best results if you are in good overall health. This means that preparation involves quitting smoking and taking a break from drinking alcohol.

What Are The Risks of Body Plastic Surgery?

While any surgical procedure carries risks such as infection and scarring, choosing a reputable, board-certified surgeon minimizes these concerns, ensuring a safer and more reliable outcome.