Post weight-loss surgery
In the last decade,
49.1% of adults
attempted to lose weight
After bariatric surgery,
78.1% of patients
also want body contouring surgery
Each year In the U.S., over
46,000 body contouring procedures
are performed after massive weight loss
Patients lose an average of
8% more body weight
at follow up with additional surgery
Post-weight loss surgery is usually performed after massive weight loss, most often due to bariatric surgery (also sometimes called gastric bypass, gastric band, or gastric sleeve surgery). Massive weight loss often leaves the patient with large amounts of loose, saggy skin. This can be disheartening for the patient who has worked hard to lose weight and regain good health.
Rather than one procedure, post-weight loss surgeries are often a series of procedures performed over several months. They are chosen specifically based on your body and are customized to meet the needs and desires of each individual. These body-contouring procedures do exactly that: contour and reshape the body for a firmer appearance.
REQUEST NOWPost weight-loss surgery starts with a consultation
Before undergoing any kind of cosmetic surgery, you will have a consultation with our experts to discuss your personal goals, the results you can expect, the processes of preparing for the surgery, and the recovery period. This is also a good time to bring up any concerns or questions you may have. Your surgeon will then perform an examination in order to better assess what can be accomplished.
Choosing a surgeon is an intensely personal decision. We encourage you to ask questions of our team. We want you to feel comfortable with us and your decision to have surgery at our office.
Common aesthetic surgeries to have after weight loss
These are some of the most common surgeries after weight loss, especially for patients losing a large amount of weight due to gastric bypass or similar means:
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck is performed on most post-weight loss patients. Not only is excess skin and fat removed from the abdomen, but stretched abdominal muscles can be tightened as well. Liposuction may be used during the procedure for the removal of any remaining fatty tissue. Read more about tummy tuck procedures.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that removes remaining localized pockets of fat. A suction device is used to remove the fat tissue through a small incision. It may be performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as a tummy tuck or thigh lift.
Breast lift
A breast lift is frequently performed on women after weight loss to restore the shape and position of the breasts.
Male breast reduction
Many men who have had bariatric surgery have a condition called gynecomastia or male breast enlargement. Male breast reduction is a procedure to restore a flat, masculine appearance to the chest.
Lower body lift
Sometimes called a belt lipectomy or a circumferential abdominoplasty, this procedure removes sagging tissue around the torso and tightens the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks.
Arm lift (brachioplasty)
If you have sagging skin on the upper arms after weight loss, this procedure removes that tissue, tightening the arms.
Thigh lift (thighplasty)
A thigh lift removes excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs for a more toned appearance.
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Recovering from post-weight loss surgeries
Each individual procedure has its own recovery period. In some cases, your surgeon might be able to combine surgeries in order to lessen your time in recovery.
Interested in Post weight-loss surgery? Request a consultation with a skin specialist today.
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