Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss

The article discusses plastic surgery options improving patients' quality of life after significant weight loss.

Bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass and lap band is growing in popularity, as it helps lose lots of weight over a relatively short period of time. However, folds of redundant skin around the abdomen, waist, legs, arms, breast and neck are common after massive weight loss. Bariatric plastic surgery is often used for body countering—removing excess skin and fat.

There are many possible operations for body reshaping after massive weight loss. The body lift is often performed first, later followed by a breast lift, arm lifts, face and neck lifts. The total body lift includes the lower body lift and the upper body lift. The lower body lift involves the tummy, thighs, buttocks and back, while the upper body lift—the breasts, chest and middle back.

If you consider plastic surgery after weight loss, wait till your weight stabilizes. If you continue losing weight after skin tightening, further skin tightening may be needed. It is recommended that the person maintain a stable weight for 6-12 months before the body lift is performed.

It is important to choose a qualified plastic surgeon to minimize the risk of complications so you should not be shy to ask about the surgeon's credentials, education, and training.

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