Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield & All of Fairfield County
Heredity, lifestyle and the aging process can all affect the shape of our bodies – and sometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough!
Whether your goal is to eliminate those troubling bulges or to regain your youthful contours following pregnancy or weight loss, our Westport Body Contouring Center, Total Aesthetics, can help you reshape those delicate curves so you’ll look as good as you feel.
We’ll help you find safe and effective techniques in body contouring, including the latest technologies, to achieve that firm, smooth, sculpted body you desire.
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1 — Degree of fat reduction or skin removal
2 — Invasiveness (surgical vs. non-surgical)
3 — Areas of the body addressed
Below are our most requested procedures:
Whether your goal is to smooth stubborn bulges, tighten lax skin, or restore curves lost after pregnancy or weight-loss, our board-certified Fairfield County surgeon designs a fully customized plan that blends advanced technology with artistic precision to sculpt your best shape.
Targeted surgical fat removal for precise sculpting of stubborn areas.
Non-surgical cryolipolysis that freezes and eliminates fat cells with no downtime.
Repurpose liposuctioned fat to add volume to the breasts, buttocks, or face.
Customized combination of tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction to restore pre-baby contours.
Removes excess abdominal skin, tightens muscles, and defines a flatter waistline.
Post-Weight-Loss Body Contouring
Comprehensive skin tightening and lift procedures after significant weight reduction.
Reduces and reshapes enlarged labia for comfort and aesthetic balance.
ThermiVa Feminine Rejuvenation
Radiofrequency treatment that gently tightens external and internal tissues without surgery.
Stubborn Fat or Lax Skin
Post-Pregnancy Changes
Body Imbalance / Volume Loss
Ideal candidates are in good overall health, close to a stable goal weight, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about scarring, recovery, and results.
Dr. Joseph O’Connell
New York Trained, Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Learn More About Dr. Joseph O’Connell
As with all plastic-surgical procedures, safety is paramount. During your confidential consultation, Dr. O’Connell will review your medical history in detail—including allergies, medications, tobacco use, and any tendency toward excessive clotting. Because weight-fluctuation, pregnancy, and individual anatomy affect each patient differently, he will assess the interplay of excess fat, skin laxity, muscle tone, and overall body proportions to recommend the combination of treatments—such as liposuction, tummy tuck, fat transfer, or non-surgical devices—that can deliver your ideal silhouette.
You’ll be able to explore explanatory videos and interactive diagrams on TouchMD®, along with before-and-after photos of previous body contouring patients, to gain a clear understanding of your anatomy, the aging process, and your aesthetic options. Dr. O’Connell will walk you through the full spectrum of surgical and non-surgical solutions, outlining their risks, benefits, recovery timelines, and costs. Ample time is set aside for questions, and you’ll leave with printed materials—and the ability to revisit your consultation online via TouchMD—so you can make an informed, confident decision about reshaping your physique.
A Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctor for 16 consecutive years
Recognized by New York Magazine as one of the city’s Best Doctors in 2018.
Total Aesthetics in Westport and Fairfield County
Surgeons advise your weight be stable for 3-6 months and within about 10 lbs of goal. This lets skin retract, ensures good nutrition, and lowers risks tied to ongoing weight changes.
Moderate laxity may improve with radio-frequency or ultrasound devices that leave no incisions. Significant excess usually needs surgical excision, but scars are placed low or in natural creases and fade over time.
Yes—cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting®) and laser lipolysis can permanently reduce pinchable fat by 20-25 % per session with no downtime, though results appear gradually over 8-12 weeks.
Most patients describe soreness rather than sharp pain. Oral medication, compression garments, and a pain-pump or long-acting local anesthetic keep discomfort manageable; many return to desk work in 10-14 days.
Coverage is rare but possible when excess skin causes rashes, infections, or limits daily function. Pre-approval requires photos, physician notes, and proof that non-surgical treatments failed.
Most surgeons limit surgery to two or three regions, totaling under five liters of lipo-aspirate, to keep anesthesia time reasonable and reduce blood-loss and fluid-shift risks.
The first step towards a new, beautiful you is to schedule a personal consultation.
Along with providing the highest level of care, no effort is spared to create an environment where each patient is nurtured and cared for as an individual. Use our form to contact Dr. O’Connell with questions about any of our aesthetic or plastic surgery procedures.
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Sat: 10am - 1pm
Total Aesthetics proudly serves patients from Westport, New Canaan, Bridgeport, Greenwich and all of Fairfield County Connecticut.
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