Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery

The loose skin that appears after extreme weight loss can be remedied with obesity plastic surgery. Obesity plastic surgery may consist of separate procedures to address particular problem areas-such as a tummy tuck, arm lift, or thigh lift. Many patients decide they want a more all-encompassing solution, and can undergo the obesity plastic surgery procedure known as the "body lift."

Full Body Lift

A full body lift can remove the loose skin that many patients experience after weight loss surgery. A body lift is most often performed on the lower half of the torso and the thighs, addressing the loose skin of the stomach, back, hips, thighs, and buttocks.

A surgeon performing obesity plastic surgery usually begins in the stomach area, removing loose skin and fat and smoothing the contours. Other areas of loose skin that have accumulated after the patient's weight loss are then addressed, resulting in an overall smoother silhouette. The body lift plan incorporates several types of post bariatric surgery techniques:

• Tummy tuck
• Breast lift
• Arm lift
• Thigh lift

Recovery from body lift surgery takes several weeks, and discomfort can range from moderate to severe. Most patients, however, find that the body lift is the most effective type of obesity plastic surgery for targeting loose skin after weight loss.

Find a Bariatric or Cosmetic Surgeon near You

If, after bariatric surgery, diet and exercise have helped you to lose weight, but you still have loose skin that accumulated after your weight loss, obesity plastic surgery could be the answer. Let DocShop connect you with a cosmetic surgeon or bariatric surgeon who will help you achieve a more defined physique.