Body contouring in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas starts by working out if your concern is fat, loose skin or shape, then matching it to the procedure that actually treats it.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Body contouring, sometimes called body sculpting, covers procedures that remove fat, remove loose skin or add volume to reshape the body. It is not a weight-loss treatment, so it suits people close to a stable weight.
ISAPS counted 17.4 million cosmetic operations worldwide in 2024, and liposuction was the second most common of them.
Some fat pockets on the belly, flanks, thighs or chin stay despite diet and exercise. Removing them reshapes the body without changing your weight much.
About 89% of people develop excess skin after weight-loss surgery. ASPS advises waiting at least 18 months after that surgery before having skin removed.
Pregnancy can leave separated stomach muscles, loose belly skin and fat that will not shift. These need different treatments, often combined in one plan.
Flat buttocks, hip dips or a straight waist can make clothes fit poorly. Moving fat from one area to another can build curves where you want them.
Removes stubborn fat from the belly, flanks, arms and thighs through small cuts. Read about liposuction
Uses laser heat to loosen fat in small areas before suction. Read about laser liposuction
Removes fat under the chin to sharpen the jaw and neck. Read about chin liposuction
Removes loose belly skin and repairs separated stomach muscles. Read about tummy tuck
Removes hanging skin from the underside of the upper arms after weight loss. Read about arm lift
Removes loose inner thigh skin that folds, rubs and causes rashes. Read about thigh lift
Builds buttock shape with your own fat or an implant. Read about buttock augmentation
Moves your own fat to the face, breasts, buttocks or lips. Read about fat transfer
Cools small, pinchable fat bulges without surgery or time off work. Read about fat freezing
The aim is a smoother outline and clothes that fit better, not a different weight. Studies after major weight loss found that skin removal improved physical comfort and everyday confidence. Photos below are shared with consent.
| Your Concern | Suggested Procedure | Typical Time Off Work |
|---|---|---|
| Stubborn fat with firm skin | Liposuction | A few days for desk work |
| Small fat pocket, slightly soft skin | Laser liposuction | About 2 to 6 days |
| Double chin | Chin liposuction | About 3 days |
| Loose belly skin, separated muscles | Tummy tuck | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Hanging upper arm skin | Arm lift | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Loose inner thigh skin | Thigh lift | About 2 weeks |
| Flat buttocks or hip dips | Buttock augmentation | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Small bulge, no surgery wanted | Fat freezing | None |
Dr. Umbreen checks that your weight has been stable and that conditions such as diabetes or anemia are under control before any surgery.
A simple pinch test shows whether the problem is fat you can grab or skin that hangs. This decides between liposuction and a lift.
When several areas need work, she may split them into two operations. Shorter surgery is safer and recovery is easier to manage.
Each procedure page lists its own risks with published rates. Across body contouring surgery, Dr. Umbreen explains these before consent:
It cannot replace a healthy diet and activity, or stop fat returning if you gain weight. Skin removal always leaves a scar in exchange for a firmer shape.
Each fee is confirmed after consultation, once the procedures and stages are agreed. Ask for one written estimate covering surgeon, anesthesia, hospital and garments.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Fat freezing costs far less than a tummy tuck or lift. |
| Number of areas | Each added area adds operating time. |
| Hospital stay | Skin removal surgery often needs one or more nights. |
| Staging | Two operations cost more in total than one, but are often safer. |
Compare quotes for the same set of areas, as clinics often price per area or per procedure.
Liposuction, tummy tuck, body contouring and fat grafting are listed on her public profile. As a female surgeon, she gives women a private space to talk about their bodies after pregnancy or weight loss.
Non-surgical options suit small changes. Surgery is needed for larger fat volumes and any loose skin.
| Feature | Surgical | Non-Surgical |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | Liposuction, tummy tuck, lifts | Fat freezing |
| Removes loose skin? | Yes, with lifts | No |
| Amount of change | Larger, in one operation | Modest, over several months |
| Anesthesia | Local, sedation or general | None |
| Scars | Small to long, depending on procedure | None |
Choosing a non-surgical option for loose skin wastes time and money, because no device can remove hanging skin.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring your weight history, details of any weight-loss surgery or medicines, and photos of the areas that concern you.
It depends on the procedure. Fat freezing causes brief cold discomfort, while lifts and a tummy tuck cause soreness for the first week that prescribed painkillers control.
Removed fat and skin do not come back. The fat that remains can still grow if you gain weight, so a stable weight is the key to a lasting shape.
It is better to finish your weight loss first. Surgery during active weight loss means more loose skin may appear afterwards, so the result will not last as planned.
Wait until you have stopped breastfeeding and your weight has settled. This usually takes several months after the birth, and the muscles may still recover a little on their own.
Sometimes, such as a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks. Larger combinations are often split into stages, because very long operations raise the risk of complications.
Yes. Men most often want liposuction of the chest, flanks and belly, or skin removal after major weight loss. The plan keeps a straighter, more masculine outline.
Patient guides on body contouring from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
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