Post-Weight Loss Procedures
You Did the Hard Part—Now Let’s Reveal the Results
Losing a significant amount of weight is a powerful achievement, and you deserve to feel just as confident in your body as you do about your health journey. It is common for loose skin and stubborn fat to linger after weight loss, hiding the shape you’ve worked so hard for.
Our board-certified plastic surgeon offers customized surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to sculpt, tighten, and refine your post-weight loss body so you can step into your new chapter with confidence and pride.
What Are the Benefits?
Physical side effects from significant weight loss affect each individual in different ways. One of the many benefits offered by body contouring procedures is the ability to personalize each patient’s treatment plan to help them achieve their own unique goals, which can include:
- Elimination of sagging, stretched skin
- Firming and tightening the abdomen, arms, thighs, buttocks, and other areas
- Redefining contours of the face, jawline, and neck
- Removing isolated areas of stubborn fat
- Reducing conditions such as skin chafing, rashes, and irritation from overhanging skin folds
- Enhancing mobility during exercise and activities
- Feeling comfortable and confident in your new physique
At Taylor Plastic Surgery, we will discuss your concerns during a consultation to determine the best options for body contouring while setting realistic expectations for an optimal outcome.
Am I a Candidate?
Ideal candidates for post-weight loss body contouring are in good overall health and are at or near a healthy, stable goal weight. Other factors that may play a role in candidacy for treatment generally include:
- Excess, hanging skin on the face and/or body from dramatic weight loss
- Remaining fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise
- Dermatological and/or hygiene issues related to skin folds
- Frustration and embarrassment from abundant, loose skin
During the initial consultation, we will review your medical history to determine your candidacy and talk with you about the next steps.
Surgical Options
Plastic surgery following significant weight loss can provide a long-term solution for achieving slimmer, smoother, and more defined body contours. Whether performed at the same time or scheduled over a series of visits, many patients combine multiple procedures for a more comprehensive result. Popular options include:
Tummy Tuck
Also referred to as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck surgery can tighten and repair abdominal muscles, trim excess, sagging skin around the abdomen, and create a flatter, more toned appearance.
Liposuction
Designed to treat virtually any area of the face and body, post-weight loss patients may utilize liposuction to eliminate fat pockets that remain regardless of diet and exercise.
Arm Lift
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is intended to reshape the appearance of drooping, sagging upper arms, which can be extremely difficult to correct through exercise, especially after dramatic weight loss.
Thigh Lift
To address additional skin and fat in the inner thighs, a medial thigh lift can be performed to tighten and smooth the area that, similar to the arms, can be problematic to improve with traditional methods.
Non-Surgical and Minimally-Invasive Options
There are several non-surgical and less invasive procedures that can be helpful for skin rejuvenation after weight loss, as well. Options include:
Skin Tightening
Renuvion® skin tightening utilizes radio frequency energy and cold helium plasma to remodel tissues in areas such as the face, neck, abdomen, back, thighs, and upper arms for a firmer, more taut appearance.
Microneedling
To renew and refresh the structure of skin, microneedling treatment can be performed to promote collagen production and tissue rejuvenation, as well as to improve the appearance of stretch marks.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
For many individuals, skin quality improvement can be effectively achieved with laser skin resurfacing to tighten loose skin for a firmer, smoother look and feel.
If you are interested in learning more about post-weight loss treatments, or if you are ready to to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
