Other types of body contour surgery involve the upper arms, buttocks and thighs where there is notable fullness or looseness of the soft tissues due to weight change. It is recommended that weight be stable over a period of time long enough to limit the possibility of repeated fluctuations. Skin excision surgery should not be considered in most circumstances where no significant weight loss has occurred.

Body contour surgery is also performed in special situations where only localized fatty tissue deposits are present (for example, in the hips). Generally, this is familial in origin and weight reduction has no effect on these local areas; therefore surgical correction may be the only solution.

Body contour surgery is highly selective and should not be considered a substitute for weight reduction programs. The purpose is to provide assistance in achieving a positive body image when more conservative means are ineffective. Any part of your body can be enlarged, reduced, tightened or contoured.