{"id":5325,"date":"2014-10-30T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2014-10-30T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/?p=5325"},"modified":"2014-10-30T09:00:33","modified_gmt":"2014-10-30T09:00:33","slug":"dressing-your-new-figure-after-body-contouring-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/dressing-your-new-figure-after-body-contouring-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressing Your New Figure after Body Contouring Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tips<\/a>One of the most exciting outcomes of body contouring surgery is that your wardrobe options expand exponentially. Clothes you wouldn\u2019t have dared to wear before surgery \u2014 like skinny jeans, sleeveless tops or a slick suit \u2014 suddenly become tempting.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re curious about how to dress your new figure after body contouring surgery, try these tips from Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Sugene Kim.<\/p>\n

Show Off One Feature at a Time<\/h2>\n

Chances are, you feel confident about your body after plastic surgery. Avoid the urge to emphasize every body part at the same time. Instead, wear clothing that reveals one area at a time. For example, if you\u2019ve had tummy tuck<\/a> and love your slim waistline, you can wear a form-fitting top with looser pants. Or, if you have had liposuction on your legs, try a mini skirt with a more modest top. Refrain from pairing the form-fitting top with the mini skirt.<\/p>\n

Befriend a Tailor<\/h2>\n

Some body contouring patients \u2014 like patients who have had plastic surgery after major weight loss \u2014 love to shop for an all-new wardrobe. Others prefer to keep their favorite pieces in the rotation, with some slight alterations. If you\u2019re more like the latter, find a reputable tailor in your area and have your beloved pieces altered to fit your new physique. The right tailor will make subtle adjustments to your clothes so they hug your improved curves beautifully and emphasize the right areas.<\/p>\n

If you purchase new pieces that are almost-perfect but don\u2019t quite fit right (e.g., a skirt that fits in the hips but not the waist; jeans that are a bit too long), inquire about in-store tailoring. High-end shops usually offer complimentary service.<\/p>\n

Invest in Classic Pieces<\/h2>\n

After achieving greater confidence with a procedure like Cellulaze<\/a>, you might feel daring enough to try the latest trends. That\u2019s perfectly fine, but make sure you have a base of classic pieces, like a:<\/p>\n