Body Contouring at Ultimo Clinic: Your Complete Guide to Reshaping Procedures

Whether you want to eliminate stubborn fat pockets, tighten loose skin after weight loss, or achieve a more sculpted silhouette before a milestone event, body contouring encompasses the surgical and non-surgical techniques that make it possible. As one of Jakarta's most established plastic surgery destinations, Ultimo Clinic provides an extensive menu of body contouring options—each performed by board-certified plastic surgeons with decades of combined experience.

This guide walks you through every body contouring procedure available at Ultimo Clinic, explains who qualifies, details what recovery looks like, and helps you decide which path aligns with your goals.

What Is Body Contouring?

Body contouring refers to procedures that reshape a specific area by removing excess skin, fat, or both, resulting in smoother contours and better proportions. According to medical literature, body contouring surgery reshapes specific areas by reducing excess skin and, in some cases, fat, resulting in smoother skin and a better-proportioned shape. The need for contouring often arises after major weight loss, pregnancy, or natural ageing—situations where diet and exercise alone cannot address skin laxity or localised fat deposits.

Why Ultimo Clinic for Body Contouring?

Ultimo Clinic is a leading plastic surgery clinic in Jakarta with over 15 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. The clinic offers a wide range of services including liposuction, tummy tuck, facelift, breast implants, breast reduction, fat transfer, jaw surgery, and complex reconstructive cases. Every procedure is carried out by skilled professionals who prioritise safety and patient comfort, using state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology.

What sets Ultimo Clinic apart is an educational, transparent consultation process. The surgical team believes that transforming your appearance is not just about beauty but also about enhancing confidence and quality of life. Patients receive complete explanations so they understand every step involved before, during, and after surgery.

Surgical Body Contouring Procedures at Ultimo Clinic

1. Liposuction (Lipoplasty)

Liposuction is a body contouring method that reduces fat in targeted areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, outer and inner thighs, arms, hips, cheeks, and neck. It consistently ranks among the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. Ultimo Clinic is well known for offering what it describes as the safest liposuction procedure in Jakarta.

• How it works: A thin cannula is inserted through small incisions to suction out fat deposits that resist diet and exercise.
• Duration: Typically 1–2 hours depending on the number of treatment areas.
• Ideal candidates: Women and men with localised, stubborn fat—particularly in the stomach, arms, thighs, and neck—who have not achieved results through lifestyle changes alone.
• Combination potential: Liposuction can be performed alongside other procedures such as breast reduction or tummy tuck for comprehensive reshaping.

It is important to understand that liposuction is not a weight-loss solution. Rather, it is a refinement step for people who are already near their target weight but struggle with hereditary or resistant fat pockets.

2. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. At Ultimo Clinic, the surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen while tightening the underlying muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall.

• Full abdominoplasty: Addresses the entire abdominal area, repairing separated muscles and removing a significant amount of excess tissue. Recovery typically requires about two weeks off work.
• Mini abdominoplasty: Focuses on one section of the abdomen with a smaller incision—reserved for patients who need less correction.
• Ideal candidates: Post-pregnancy women, individuals who have experienced significant weight loss, or anyone with a protruding abdomen that does not respond to exercise.

3. Body Lift (Lower Body Lift)

A body lift targets the thighs, buttocks, hips, and waist in a single comprehensive procedure. The plastic surgeon makes incisions from the back around to the front, removing excess skin and fat tissue, then uses the remaining tissue to stretch and smooth the lower body. This procedure is especially valuable for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or lost a large amount of weight and are left with circumferential skin laxity.

• Recovery: Patients typically need at least two weeks away from work and must restrict normal activity for four to six weeks, with exercise resuming at approximately six to eight weeks post-surgery.
• Compression garments: Required for several weeks after surgery to support healing and minimise swelling.

4. Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

An arm lift reshapes the underside of the upper arm, from the armpit to the elbow, by removing excess hanging skin and fat. Massive weight loss, ageing, and heredity can all contribute to a sagging upper-arm appearance that exercise alone cannot correct. This procedure is commonly requested by brides-to-be at Ultimo Clinic as part of pre-wedding body preparation.

5. Thigh Lift

A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother contours and a more toned appearance. The surgeon typically makes an incision at the junction of the inner thigh and the pubic area to remove tissue and tighten the remaining skin. Liposuction can be performed simultaneously if additional fat removal is needed.

• Duration: Approximately two to three hours as an outpatient procedure.
• Drainage: Small drainage tubes are placed for one to two weeks to remove excess fluid produced during the healing process.

6. Breast Procedures for Body Contouring

Ultimo Clinic offers breast implants, breast reduction, and fat transfer to the breasts as part of its body contouring portfolio. After major weight loss, breasts can appear deflated or saggy. Using existing tissue, local fat, or implants, the surgeon reshapes the breast and repositions the nipple-areolar complex. Male breast reduction (gynaecomastia correction) is also available for men who experience excess breast tissue following weight changes.

7. Fat Transfer (Lipofilling)

Fat transfer harvests fat from one area—usually the abdomen or thighs—and reinjects it into areas that need volume, such as the buttocks, breasts, or face. This dual benefit of reducing fat where it is unwanted while augmenting areas that lack volume makes it one of the most versatile contouring tools at the clinic.

Non-Surgical Body Contouring at Ultimo Clinic

Not every patient requires or desires surgery. Ultimo Clinic's Slimming Centre provides non-invasive technologies for patients who want gradual fat reduction and skin tightening without incisions or downtime.

Accent Ultra

Accent Ultra uses heat technology to remove wrinkles, reduce fat, and tighten skin on the face and body. The process is entirely comfortable, quick, and pain-free—no incisions, stitches, or anaesthesia are needed, and there is no recovery time required. Each session takes about 30 minutes per treatment area.

Exilis

Exilis is a non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) device that tightens sagging skin and reduces unwanted fat by stimulating collagen production. Treatable areas include the face, neck, jaw, eyes, abdomen, thighs, arms, and buttocks. Sessions last 30–45 minutes with a recommended interval of 7–14 days between treatments.

BTL Vanquish

BTL Vanquish is a contactless radiofrequency system designed for patients who want to reduce thigh and abdominal circumference without surgery. It is an excellent option for those who find liposuction too invasive but still want measurable results.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Body Contouring?

Generally, the best candidates for body contouring are healthy individuals who have maintained a stable weight and hold realistic expectations about outcomes. Common candidate profiles include:

• Individuals within a normal weight range who want to refine specific areas
• Post-pregnancy women seeking to restore their pre-pregnancy figure
• People who have lost a significant amount of weight and are left with loose, sagging skin
• Anyone with localised fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise

Older patients may lack skin elasticity, which means optimal results from liposuction alone may require complementary skin-tightening surgery on areas such as the thighs, arms, or stomach.

What to Expect: The Ultimo Clinic Consultation Process

Every body contouring journey at Ultimo Clinic begins with an in-depth consultation. The surgeon transparently explains the procedure and its risks, provides realistic expectations, and listens carefully to the patient's wishes. The primary focus is always on achieving a natural appearance and proportion that complements the patient's features.

During consultation, the team will:

1. Review your medical history, current medications, and lifestyle factors
2. Examine and measure the target areas, often taking photographs for your medical record
3. Discuss all available surgical and non-surgical options
4. Outline expected outcomes, potential risks, and a realistic recovery timeline
5. Provide a transparent cost estimate based on your personalised treatment plan

Ultimo Clinic also offers virtual consultations via video call for international or out-of-town patients who wish to begin the planning process remotely.

Recovery and Aftercare Essentials

Across all surgical procedures, patients can expect some swelling and bruising that gradually resolves over several weeks. Compression garments are typically required, and the surgical team will prescribe pain management tailored to your comfort level. Safety measures and post-operative care are equally important to ensure optimal healing and comfort throughout recovery.

Combining Procedures for Maximum Impact

Many patients choose to combine procedures in a single surgical session to reduce overall downtime and achieve comprehensive results. Popular combinations at Ultimo Clinic include:

• Liposuction + Abdominoplasty: Removes stubborn fat while tightening abdominal muscles and skin
• Body Lift + Thigh Lift: Addresses the entire lower body in one operation
• Breast Augmentation + Fat Transfer: Uses your own fat to enhance breast volume naturally
• Pre-wedding packages: Body contouring procedures designed for brides-to-be who want to streamline arms, tighten the abdomen, and refine thighs before the big day

Your surgeon will advise whether combining procedures is safe based on your health status, the extent of work required, and your recovery capacity.

Key Takeaways

• Ultimo Clinic offers both surgical (liposuction, tummy tuck, body lift, arm lift, thigh lift, breast procedures, fat transfer) and non-surgical (Accent Ultra, Exilis, BTL Vanquish) body contouring options.
• The clinic has over 15 years of experience and is staffed by board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
• Body contouring is not a weight-loss procedure—it is designed for people near their target weight who want to refine specific areas.
• A thorough, transparent consultation is the foundation of every treatment plan at Ultimo Clinic.
• Procedures can be combined for comprehensive results, and virtual consultations are available for remote patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What body contouring procedures does Ultimo Clinic offer?

Ultimo Clinic provides liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), body lift, arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, fat transfer, and non-surgical options including Accent Ultra, Exilis, and BTL Vanquish.

Am I a good candidate for body contouring surgery?

Good candidates are generally healthy individuals who have maintained a stable weight and have realistic expectations. They may have excess skin or stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, or neck that do not respond to diet and exercise.

How long is the recovery after liposuction at Ultimo Clinic?

Liposuction recovery typically requires about 5–7 days of downtime, with full return to exercise at approximately 3–4 weeks. The operation itself takes between 1–2 hours.

Can I combine multiple body contouring procedures?

Yes. Many patients opt to combine procedures—such as liposuction with a tummy tuck, or a buttock lift with a thigh lift—in a single surgical session to reduce overall recovery time.

Does Ultimo Clinic offer non-surgical body contouring?

Yes. The Slimming Centre at Ultimo Clinic offers Accent Ultra, Exilis radiofrequency skin tightening, and BTL Vanquish for patients who prefer non-invasive fat reduction and skin tightening with zero downtime.

Where is Ultimo Clinic located?

Ultimo Clinic is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with additional locations in Surabaya and Bali. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.