Body Lift / Contouring in Houston, Texas (TX)
Body lift/contouring are cosmetic procedures that are most often performed after a significant weight loss to give contour and definition to the body. This is accomplished by removing the excess saggy and loose skin. Among the surgical choices are: a tummy tuck, arm lift, lower body contouring, thigh lift, buttock lift and more. Several surgical procedures are often necessary to achieve the desired aesthetic result.
If planned weight loss is complete and the desired weight has been stable for four to six months, body lift/contouring is a good option. Waiting this period of time after weight loss allows the skin to naturally contract to the maximum ability before surgical intervention.
This cosmetic surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. Regardless of the specific procedure, incisions are made in the most inconspicuous areas. The excess skin is removed and, sometimes, liposuction is performed in the area to finish off the smooth appearance. A supportive dressing is applied, along with a wound drain, if needed. A drain is sometimes kept in place for a few days to divert any excess swelling.
Most patients plan to be out of work for two to three weeks after surgery. Physical activity will be restricted for four to six weeks to allow a full recovery. During the recovery phase, most procedures require a compressive support garment to be worn; this keeps post-operative swelling to a minimum. Once the post-operative swelling has abated, about four to eight weeks, the final outcome of body contouring/lift surgery can be appreciated.
About Kristi Hustak MD
Dr. Hustak was born on an Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona. Her mother worked as a surgical first assist for an aesthetic plastic surgeon. At 14, Dr. Hustak eagerly watched her first surgery, sparking her passion for the field of medicine.
Dr. Hustak’s training started in Ohio where she lived for 8 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction in Medical Technology from The Ohio State University in 2004. She subsequently enrolled in medical school and completed a medical mission in Trujillo, Peru, where she expanded her international surgical interests. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Hustak married her best friend and classmate, Dr. Erik Hustak, and settled in Texas. Together, they have three beautiful children who enrich their lives daily.
For 6 years, Dr. Hustak completed a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. She currently holds appointments at several Houston hospitals, including several through the Memorial Hermann System and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Hustak’s commitment to excellence in the field of plastic surgery is evident. She is an active clinical faculty member in plastic surgery and trains residents from several local academic medical centers in the Houston area as they learn both cosmetic and reconstructive principles. She also serves as a faculty member in the physician healing track at the University Texas Medical Branch, mentoring medical students in the development of their professional identity as doctors and healers.
She is an Assistant Program Director for the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Fellowship, which started in 2016. She is a local authority and national speaker on female genital rejuvenation. She is sought after to share her expertise as an invited speaker for local and national conferences. She has developed several innovative techniques in the field and continues to write and publish, along with her ACPS colleagues, on ways to make procedures better and safer for patients.
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