CATEGORY ARCHIVES: Category: Body Contouring

what is lipoabdominoplasty?

“Tummy tuck,” or abdominoplasty, is a surgical solution for loose skin and weakened muscles that may have developed in the abdominal area as a result of weight loss, pregnancy or aging. The stomach benefits from a smooth, “tucked-in” profile after the removal of excess skin and fat and the tightening of the abdominal muscles.

Lipoabdominoplasty combines the benefits of a tummy tuck with liposuction, the procedure that involves targeted removal of fat deposits. Dr. Erwin Bulan has extensive experience in each of these body-shaping procedures, and will help you choose the one that is right for you. Continue reading →

how soon can i have body contouring after weight loss?

After losing a large amount of weight, either through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise, many patients are left with loose folds of skin that do not conform to their smaller figure. Not only does the excess skin obscure their new body shape, it might make exercise and other physical activities uncomfortable and even painful.

If you are self-conscious or bothered by your post-weight loss body, body contouring with Northern New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan can help. Body contouring refers to plastic surgery procedures that remove excess skin and fat while improving the shape of the underlying tissues. The result is pleasantly sculpted body contours. Continue reading →

prepare for summer now!

It’s not uncommon for individuals to start thinking about their beach bod during the months of April and May, when the temperature rises and summer is only a few weeks away. In fact, Dr. Erwin Bulan sees an influx of patients interested in popular summer body treatments schedule appointments at his North New Jersey plastic surgery practice during April and May. But what many patients don’t know is that the best time to schedule summer body treatments is as many months ahead as possible. Continue reading →

three common liposuction myths debunked

As the most popular plastic surgery procedure of 2015, liposuction has as many myths surrounding it as it has proven benefits. While both men and women continue to enjoy the results they achieve from this body contouring procedure, many people still have misconceptions about it.Continue reading →

lifts and tucks follow an increase in weight loss surgery

As a leading plastic surgeon in Northern New Jersey, Dr. Erwin Bulan has met with countless men and women seeking to tone and sculpt their bodies, many who have recently undergone bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show more and more weight loss surgery patients across the U.S.… Continue reading →

want a better bikini body by summer?

The calendar says April, but it’s never too soon to start thinking about summer (i.e., bathing suit season). If your body isn’t in the shape you’d like, consider cosmetic enhancement with Dr. Erwin Bulan. It is critical to plan any cosmetic treatment well in advance, to allow yourself enough time to recover comfortably before hitting…Continue reading →