What Is Bra Bulge?

“Bra bulge” refers to rolls of unwanted fat that develop on the upper back around the bra line, intensified by bra straps or clasps digging into the skin. Unfortunately, bra bulge is nearly impossible to spot tone or reduce with exercise or diet. Even if you are at your ideal weight, you might still struggle with the tricky area around your bra line.

Achieve the Smooth Silhouette You Desire

Liposuction is the gold standard to treat back fat along the bra line and create a smooth silhouette. During the procedure, Dr. Raj creates several miniscule injections and inserts a thin, hollow tube just underneath the skin. After breaking up the fat with the tube, Dr. Raj removes it from the body with gentle suction. He deliberately focuses on the area between the armpit and the hips to create a more attractive-looking torso.

After surgery, bulging around the bra straps and clasps is significantly less noticeable, and the back looks slimmer overall. Because the incisions and cannula are so tiny, scarring is virtually inconspicuous. Once the fat cells have been removed from the area, they do not return.

Discuss Your Candidacy for Liposuction with Dr. Raj

The best way to determine whether liposuction is a sensible solution for your needs is to meet with Dr. Raj in person. During your consultation, he will examine your problem area(s) and inquire about your health and medical history to ensure you are a good candidate for liposuction.

Based on the information gathered during the consultation, Dr. Raj will lay out your treatment options. As long as you are in good general health, do not have any medical problems that could compromise the operation and have reasonable expectations of the procedure, it is likely that liposuction could work for you.

To schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Raj, please call or email our practice today.

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Are You in Good Health?  

There are several factors that can contribute to sudden and/or significant weight loss. It’s important that you are in good health before you consider proceeding to a body contouring surgery. Below are some questions your plastic surgeon may ask you, to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for body contouring:

• Are you able to maintain a stable weight? Both bariatric surgery and a combination of diet and exercise can produce dramatic weight loss results. However, you will need to prove you can maintain a stable, long-term weight before undergoing body contouring surgery.
• Are you still adjusting to a new diet? Like a stable weight, a stable diet is necessary before your body can undergo another procedure.
• Do you have realistic goals? Good health is a combination of physical and mental stability, so your doctor will want to make sure your goals for body contouring align with what is realistically possible.

Time to Heal

Before you commit to undergoing surgery, make sure you have enough time to properly heal. Everyone recovers differently, and your doctor will be able to help you determine the appropriate timeline for your healing process. You will likely have to take a few days off from work to rest and care for the surgical sites, and you may not be able to engage in heavy lifting or sports for several weeks. Be sure to communicate clearly with your doctor, so your lifestyle activities can be factored into your recovery time.

Seasonal Timing

If you are in good health and exhibiting a stable weight, the last factors you may want to consider are seasonal obligations. If you want to be fully healed by beach season, consider an early spring or late winter surgery. If you have family and travel obligations over the holiday season, perhaps a late summer or early fall procedure will work best for you.

Talk to a board certified plastic surgeon to find the best time for body contouring after weight loss. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Joyesh Raj, call (440) 808-8030.

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However, there are some general differences between how the procedure is performed on women versus men. Here, Dr. Joyesh Raj explains some of the variances worth noting.

Common Problem Areas in Women

Although there are always exceptions, most women tend to carry and store fat around the hips and thighs — including the inner thighs — as well as the sides of the waist (i.e., the “love handles”). It can be very difficult for women to reduce fat pockets in these areas with diet and exercise efforts because they are simply programmed to carry fat there.

General Goals

In general, most female liposuction candidates want to look slim and toned, with defined curves. Many want to shape their waists, hips and thighs to achieve a desirable hourglass-like shape, with full breasts, a slender, narrow waist and curvy hips.

Problem Areas in Men

The stomach and love handles are very common problem areas for men, as many men tend to carry weight in their midsection. It is also common for male liposuction candidates to have excess fat in the breasts, which gives the chest a feminine appearance.

Another common problem area in men is the chin and jawline. A sculpted, defined jawline is an extremely attractive masculine trait and men with excess fat obscuring the jawline and chin can have the fat removed with liposuction.

General Goals

Whereas most women want to look slender and slim, men want to look muscular and sculpted. Although there are always exceptions, many male liposuction procedures involve removing small amounts of fat to enhance muscle tone and contour. A good example is a procedure that includes “high definition” etching of the abdominal and chest muscles.

Learn More about Liposuction

Regardless of gender, patients that are looking for great liposuction results should find a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Raj, who has special expertise in body contouring and performs liposuction frequently. Dr. Raj believes in customizing treatment to the unique needs of the patient.

Dr. Raj and his team can be easily reached by phone or via email.

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Is body contouring good for weight loss?

Body contouring is not meant for weight loss. In fact, ideal candidates should be close to their ideal weight (within 30 percent of a healthy weight) and have small, stubborn deposits of fat and/or loose skin that does not contract well over the body. Patients who wish to lose a substantial amount of weight should do so via bariatric (massive weight loss) surgery or exercise and diet instead of or before undergoing body contouring.

What are the risks associated with body contouring?

Risks and complications from body contouring are rare but include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, blood clotting and unfavorable scarring. Prior to your surgery, Dr. Raj will discuss the risks with you in full detail.

How do I know which body contouring procedure is right for me?

The best way to determine which treatment is best for you is to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Raj. The Cleveland plastic surgeon will work with you to design a treatment plan that effectively addresses your unique concerns and goals. Dr. Raj is trained and skilled in a variety of body contouring procedures, including:

• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck
• Lower body lift
• Arm lift
• Breast lift

How long do results last?

The slimming results from body contouring can be long-lasting. There is, however, maintenance involved. Although body contouring procedures can effectively remove excess fat, they cannot prevent future weight gain. In order to prolong your sexier and sculpted physique, Dr. Raj recommends you eat healthily and exercise regularly after your procedure.

If you are bothered by excess skin folds or small fat bulges that don’t seem to go away through diet and exercise, body contouring may be right for you. To learn more about body contouring, please schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Raj. Please contact his Westlake, OH, practice by calling (440) 808-8030 today.

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