Body Plastic Surgery, Southern California
From the abdomen and waist to the arms, buttocks, and intimate areas, body plastic surgery reshapes and tightens what diet and exercise cannot. Tim Sayed MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, combines liposuction, skin tightening, and contouring for a natural, proportionate result. He sees Southern California patients at his San Diego and Newport Beach offices.
Body
abdomen, waist, arms, buttocks, and more
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Board certifications
20+
Years in practice
4.6
Google rating
At a glance
The best body surgery looks like your own body, refined. The goal is a natural, proportionate shape, with tightened skin and smooth contours that hold over time.
Abdomen and waist
A tummy tuck tightens loose skin and muscle; liposuction removes stubborn fat and refines the waist.
Buttocks and shape
A Brazilian butt lift and high-definition liposculpture reshape and define the body contour.
After pregnancy or weight loss
A mommy makeover or body lift restores the body after children or major weight change.
Arms and skin
An arm lift (brachioplasty) and body lift remove loose, hanging skin for a firmer shape.
Intimate and non-surgical
Labiaplasty refines the intimate area; non-surgical body contouring treats smaller concerns.
One surgeon, one plan
Dr. Sayed combines procedures thoughtfully so you reshape the whole body in one recovery.
Why Dr. Sayed
A good body result is about balance, not just removing fat. Dr. Sayed shapes the whole silhouette, tightens skin where it is loose, and keeps the result proportionate to your frame. Double board-certified, he plans combined procedures around one safe recovery.
Certified in plastic surgery and general surgery, trained at UCSF and Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital.
Meet Dr. Sayed
He contours to your frame, so the result looks fit and balanced rather than overdone.
Abdomen, waist, arms, buttocks, and intimate areas, surgical and non-surgical, under one plan.
See all body procedures
He will tell you when liposuction alone, skin tightening, or no surgery is the better answer.
Thoughtfully combined procedures mean a single recovery instead of several.
Two decades of aesthetic body and facial surgery across Southern California.
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Procedures
You do not need to know which procedure you want before you come in. Part of the consultation is matching the right procedure, or combination, to your body and goals.
Each area of the body has its own procedure. Here is a quick map of what addresses what.
Body procedures Dr. Sayed performs
Loose belly, muscle gap
Tightens loose abdominal skin and repairs separated muscle, often after pregnancy or weight loss.
Stubborn fat pockets
Removes stubborn fat from the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, and more.
Athletic definition
Sculpts athletic definition by contouring fat around the muscles.
Flat or shapeless seat
Reshapes and adds volume to a flat buttock using your own transferred fat.
Post-baby body
Restores the abdomen, waist, and breasts together after children, in one recovery.
Skin after weight loss
Removes hanging skin around the trunk after major weight loss.
Loose upper-arm skin
Tightens loose, heavy skin of the upper arms.
Comfort and appearance
Refines enlarged or asymmetric labia, for comfort and appearance.
Most body plans combine two or three of these, planned around your safety and a single recovery. Dr. Sayed maps it out with you at the consultation.
Start with the most-requested procedure, a tummy tuck
Surgical or not
Surgery is the right tool once skin has lost its elasticity or muscle has separated: loose abdominal skin, hanging skin after weight loss, or a stubborn shape that will not change. Liposuction removes fat but does not tighten loose skin; a tuck or lift does.
Dr. Sayed offers both surgical and non-surgical options, so the recommendation is honest. If non-surgical body contouring will meet a smaller goal, he will say so before suggesting surgery.
The reverse is also true. Once skin and deeper tissue have truly loosened, no device replaces a tuck or a lift. Knowing where that line sits is the value of an in-person exam.
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What to expect
Every body is different, but the path from first visit to final result follows the same arc.
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Dr. Sayed examines your body, listens to your goals, and maps which procedures fit, surgical, non-surgical, or a combination.
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He plans incisions where clothing hides them and sequences combined procedures around a single safe recovery.
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Most body procedures are outpatient or a short stay under general anesthesia, reshaping fat, muscle, and skin together.
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Skin is tightened and closed in layers so scars stay low and fine and the contour holds.
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You go home with dressings, sometimes a drain and a compression garment, and Dr. Sayed follows you closely.
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Swelling eases over weeks and the final, shaped result shows over the following months.
All surgery carries risks: bleeding, infection, swelling, fluid collection, changes in sensation, and healing problems, which are higher in smokers. Each specific procedure carries its own, which Dr. Sayed reviews with you.
Most are uncommon and temporary, and Dr. Sayed explains how technique and aftercare lower each one.
If you are still losing weight, planning a pregnancy, or your concern is mild, he may recommend waiting or starting with non-surgical options and revisiting surgery later.
The goal is always the right procedure at the right time, not the most surgery.
Procedures
Explore each procedure, or start with a consultation and let Dr. Sayed recommend the combination that fits your body.
Body plastic surgery spans the abdomen, waist, arms, buttocks, and intimate areas. These are the core procedures, each with its own page.
Start with a tummy tuck
A tummy tuck tightens loose abdominal skin and repairs separated muscle; liposuction removes stubborn fat and refines the waist.
Often combined for a flatter, firmer midsection.
The most-requested body procedures.
A mommy makeover restores the body after children; a body lift removes hanging skin after major weight loss.
Each combines several procedures in one recovery.
Tailored to your history and goals.
A Brazilian butt lift reshapes the buttock with your own fat; high-definition liposculpture sculpts athletic definition.
Both reshape rather than simply remove.
Arm lift and labiaplasty also offered.
Tummy tuck and liposuction. Loose abdominal skin and stubborn fat.
Mommy makeover and body lift. The body after pregnancy or weight loss.
Brazilian butt lift and liposculpture. Reshaping the buttock and defining the core.
Arm lift (brachioplasty). Loose, heavy upper-arm skin.
Labiaplasty. Comfort and appearance in the intimate area.
Case studies
Browse natural results across the body, by procedure. Photographs are of real patients, shared with consent.
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The abdomen, waist, and breasts restored together.
Results vary from patient to patient, and photographs are shared with consent. A consultation is the only way to know what is realistic for you.
Cost
Compare quotes on what is included: the surgeon, anesthesia, the facility, garments, and follow-up. A low number that leaves these out is not really lower.
Costs vary widely by procedure. As a rough guide in Southern California, liposuction often runs about $4,000 to $9,000, a tummy tuck about $8,000 to $15,000, and a mommy makeover about $15,000 to $30,000, depending on how much is done.
Which procedure. Liposuction of one area costs less than a tummy tuck or a full mommy makeover.
Combining procedures. Addressing several areas together adds cost but saves on a second anesthesia and recovery.
Anesthesia and facility. Longer, combined surgery means more operating-room time.
Surgeon experience. A double board-certified surgeon is priced accordingly, and it shows in the result.
Financing. Monthly payment plans through third-party lenders spread the cost.
See Dr. Sayed pricing overview
Recovery
Recovery depends on the procedure, but most body surgery follows a similar arc: up and walking within a day or two, back to desk work in one to two weeks, and full activity by about six weeks.
Surgery day
Outpatient or a short stay, home with dressings, often a compression garment, and manageable soreness.
First week
Rest and gentle walking. Any drains are usually removed this week; keep the garment on as directed.
Weeks 2 to 3
Most people return to desk work and light daily activity, still wearing the garment.
Weeks 4 to 6
Light activity resumes, then full exercise once Dr. Sayed clears you.
Months 2 to 6
Swelling fully resolves and the final, shaped result settles.
Compression. Wear the garment as directed to control swelling and support the new shape.
Scars. Placed low where clothing hides them, they fade over about a year.
Walking. Early, gentle walking lowers clot risk and helps healing.
Exercise. Full workouts once cleared, usually around six weeks.
Weight. A stable weight keeps the result looking its best.
Final result. Natural and settled over several months as swelling resolves.
See tummy tuck recovery in detail
Your surgeon
For Dr. Sayed, body surgery done right means reshaping the whole silhouette, tightening skin where it is loose, and keeping the result proportionate and natural.
Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS is a double board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He trained at UCSF and at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital, and earned an executive MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
Over more than 20 years in practice, Dr. Sayed has made aesthetic body and facial surgery the center of his work. Patients choose him for the body because he shapes to the frame, combines procedures safely, and keeps results natural.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board certified and recertified
American Board of Surgery
Board certified and recertified
UCSF School of Medicine
MD and plastic surgery residency
Harvard, Mass General
General surgery training
Kellogg School of Management
Executive MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
National medical honor society
Visit us
Dr. Sayed sees patients at his La Jolla and Newport Beach practices, each an easy drive from the coastal and inland communities around it.
4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, Second Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
La Jolla Village
7 min
University City
6 min
Torrey Pines
8 min
Del Mar
13 min
Carmel Valley
14 min
Rancho Santa Fe
18 min
3991 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 320, Third Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Newport Center
6 min
Corona del Mar
9 min
Turtle Rock
10 min
Balboa Island
12 min
Newport Coast
13 min
Laguna Beach
17 min
Bring the changes that bother you and the result you are hoping for. Dr. Sayed will examine your body, explain which procedures fit, and lay out the plan, cost, and recovery honestly.
Questions
The full range: tummy tuck, liposuction, high-definition liposculpture, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover, body lift, arm lift (brachioplasty), and labiaplasty, plus non-surgical body contouring. Many patients combine two or three in one recovery.
It depends on how much has changed. Small pockets of fat can respond to non-surgical contouring, but loose skin, separated muscle, or a larger change needs surgery. Liposuction removes fat but does not tighten loose skin.
Yes, and many patients do. A mommy makeover combines a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast surgery; liposuction pairs with many procedures. Combining addresses several areas in one recovery, planned around your safety.
That is the priority. Dr. Sayed contours to your frame and tightens skin in proportion, so the result looks fit and balanced rather than overdone.
It varies by procedure, but most patients are back to desk work in one to two weeks and full activity by about six weeks, with swelling settling over several months. A compression garment is worn for a few weeks.
Body surgery incisions are placed low, where underwear or a swimsuit hides them. They heal as fine lines and keep fading over about a year.
Healthy adults at a stable weight with realistic goals are usually candidates. Good general health and not smoking matter, and it is best to be finished having children before a tummy tuck or mommy makeover.
It depends on the procedure. As a rough Southern California guide, liposuction runs about $4,000 to $9,000, a tummy tuck about $8,000 to $15,000, and a mommy makeover about $15,000 to $30,000. The consultation gives an exact quote.
You do not have to decide alone. Describe what bothers you, and Dr. Sayed maps it to the right procedure or combination. Often the plan is simpler than people expect.
Most patients describe tightness and soreness rather than sharp pain, controlled with medication in the first days. A tummy tuck is more involved than liposuction; Dr. Sayed sets expectations for each.
Yes. Dr. Sayed performs body-contouring surgery after major weight loss, including body lift and arm lift, to remove hanging skin and firm the shape.
With a stable weight, results are long-lasting. A tummy tuck and lifts are essentially permanent, though skin ages; large weight changes or a later pregnancy can affect the result.
Yes. Dr. Sayed performs body surgery for men, including male liposuction and body contouring. See the men plastic surgery section for male-specific pages.
He is double board-certified in plastic surgery and general surgery, trained at UCSF and Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital, with more than 20 years shaping natural body results across Southern California.
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