Hagopian Plastic Surgery: Thomas Hagopian, MD
99 Krog St. NE, Unit C110
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 885-8542
Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Body contouring is a personalized combination of surgical and nonsurgical treatments designed to sculpt and reshape the body. At Hagopian Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Hagopian is known for creating customized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and stage of transformation.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, body contouring at our practice is carefully planned to prioritize your safety and ensure the best outcome—especially when multiple areas of the body are involved.
Body contouring focuses on reshaping the body by removing excess fat, loose skin, and underlying tissue changes to improve overall proportion and definition. At Hagopian Plastic Surgery, this is accomplished through a carefully planned combination of procedures tailored to your individual needs and desired outcome.
Rather than treating one area in isolation, Dr. Hagopian evaluates how different regions of the body correlate to create a more balanced, natural-looking outcome.
“Body contouring is never one-size-fits-all. Every patient has a unique story, and my role is to understand your goals and create a plan that’s safe and personalized for you. I focus on delivering seamless results that help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body.”
Thomas Hagopian, MD
Dr. Hagopian is particularly known for developing strategic, multi-procedure plans for patients who require advanced or comprehensive body contouring.
His approach is defined by:
In addition, Dr. Hagopian is nationally recognized for successfully treating hundreds of patients with lipedema—a condition that requires specialized surgical knowledge. While lipedema treatment is distinct from cosmetic body contouring, this experience reflects a deeper level of expertise in tissue management, precision, and individualized care.
The primary benefit of body contouring is the ability to address multiple concerns at once. Dr. Hagopian focuses on helping you achieve smoother contours, better proportion, and results that feel more complete and natural.
This approach is especially beneficial for patients who:
By combining treatments when appropriate, patients achieve more cohesive, comprehensive results, often with a more streamlined recovery process.
At Hagopian Plastic Surgery, body contouring includes a range of customized surgical procedures depending on your needs and goals.
Tightens loose skin and repairs abdominal muscles without the need for post-surgical drains.
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Removes lax skin from the upper arms to balance your silhouette.
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Targets and removes excess, hanging skin and unwanted fat from the upper body.
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Provides relief from the buildup of fatty tissue in the buttocks, thighs, calves, or arms.
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Lifts and reshapes sagging breasts, often combined with breast augmentation to restore fullness.
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Many patients benefit from combining procedures, such as a tummy tuck with liposuction or a breast lift with lateral chest contouring. Each plan is carefully designed to improve overall body harmony, not just individual areas.
Nonsurgical body contouring options enhance results by tightening skin, improving texture, and refining contours—often as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Hagopian is known for strategically combining surgical and nonsurgical body contouring treatments to produce life-changing results.
He frequently incorporates treatments such as:
By integrating skin tightening and other innovative body contouring treatments, patients can improve skin firmness and achieve smoother, more refined results.
Plastic surgery is the perfect field for Dr. Hagopian, who has a knack for fixing things and helping people. He’s a former firefighter/paramedic, and he had a business building highly sought-after custom taillights in medical school. He met his wife, Nurse Hagopian, at Emory University, and they bonded over many shared interests, including a commitment to exceptional patient care.
Meet Dr. Thomas Hagopian
Nurse Hagopian is an Atlanta native, a self-identified nursing ethics nerd, and an ANCC board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. She’s passionate about studying informed consent, empowering fellow nurses to use their voices, and collaborating with people in addressing their aesthetic care needs.
Meet Nurse HagopianDr. Hagopian takes a strategic, safety-first approach to body contouring, carefully determining which procedures can be performed together and which should be staged over time.
In most cases, body contouring is performed in stages to prioritize safe surgery, proper healing, and long-term results. While combining procedures can be highly effective, not all areas of the body are treated simultaneously.
This thoughtful planning helps reduce surgical risk, support recovery, and optimize your overall outcome.
You may be a good candidate for body contouring if you have excess skin, stubborn fat, or changes in body shape that do not improve with diet and exercise.
This is especially common after:
Whether you’re seeking body contouring after weight loss or due to other changes or concerns, Dr. Hagopian will recommend a customized treatment plan tailored to your body and goals. During your consultation, he’ll evaluate your anatomy, answer your questions, and determine the most appropriate combination of procedures for your situation.
“Life-changing multiple surgeries, each a step towards pain-relief and better mobility. The extra amazing part is that Dr. Hagopian took into consideration my esthetic concerns as well and desire to improve on what he had already done and performed some magic.”
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The cost of body contouring varies based on the procedures included, the number of treatment areas, and whether surgery is performed in stages. You will receive a personalized cost estimate during your consultation with Dr. Hagopian, along with information about available financing options.
Recovery depends on the specific procedures performed but typically involves swelling, bruising, and downtime, with initial recovery lasting 2 to 4 weeks. Full healing and final results may take several months as swelling resolves. Dr. Hagopian provides detailed aftercare protocols to help you manage your comfort and facilitate a smooth healing process.
Yes, surgical body contouring procedures do involve incisions, which result in scars. However, Dr. Hagopian carefully places incisions in areas that can be concealed when possible and provides guidance on scar care to help them fade significantly over time.
If you are considering body contouring in Atlanta, the best place to start is with a personalized consultation at Hagopian Plastic Surgery. Our practice is located on Atlanta’s east side in the Old Fourth Ward, and we welcome patients from across the city and surrounding communities.
Request a consultation online or call our office at (404) 885-8542 to learn how a customized body contouring plan can help you achieve better contours and confidence!
