The Power of Body Contouring After Significant Weight Loss
Anyone who has ever undergone significant weight loss knows that this is a very challenging and worthwhile accomplishment that is worth celebrating. But in order to truly achieve the new appearance that they desire after losing a large amount of weight, in some cases additional work may be required. I have been performing post-weight loss surgery for many years as a way of helping patients truly put an end to their weight loss journey and begin life anew. Today, I thought it would be instructive to go into more detail specifically about some procedures that can provide incredible benefits for patients after their weight loss.
Carrying extra weight for any extended period of time can cause a person’s skin to become stretched. And while losing weight, whether through diet and exercise or with the help of weight loss surgery, can help reduce the amount of fat in the body, it can’t do anything to treat this stretched, excess skin. This is where post-weight loss surgery can help. Post-weight loss surgery utilizes a variety of body contouring procedures to help provide a body contour that is lean, trim, and ready to be shown off to the world.
The following procedures can be extremely effective for recontouring the body following significant weight loss:
Breast & Body Rejuvenation
The abdominal area is an incredibly common spot for excess fat to accumulate during weight gain. So it stands to reason that this is often a target area for post-weight loss surgery. Undergoing a tummy tuck can help by removing loose skin from the abdomen and flanks (love handles), while repairing damaged muscles, to provide a flatter and healthier-looking appearance. I also perform mini tummy tuck procedures for patients who need a less dramatic rejuvenation.
Breast lift surgery can also be very helpful, as the chest area is a very common area for stretched skin in women.
Arm & Leg Rejuvenation
Our limbs can also be in need of some assistance following weight loss. This is especially certain areas like the upper arms and thighs where fat typically stores up. I perform arm lift surgery and thigh lift surgery for patients who wish to address these specific areas. Both allow me to reposition tissue and remove excess, hanging skin.
Combination Surgery
For many patients, it can take more than one body contouring procedure to achieve the post-weight loss results that they are looking for. Mommy makeover surgery is often employed for women who wish to achieve more comprehensive skin removal. This unique plastic surgery combines a tummy tuck with cosmetic breast surgery, and liposuction, if needed,), to help women restore the figures of their youth following weight loss or other changes like pregnancy or childbirth.
A circumferential body lift can make an incredible impact on the front, back, and sides of a person’s body by using multiple procedures to address the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks, and thighs. During the procedure, incisions are made around the entire circumference of the body. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissue is repositioned to provide substantial body contouring results.
While it may seem like a small step compared to actually losing weight, I have witnessed so many times the incredible power that post-weight loss surgery can have on a person’s appearance and self-confidence. I’m proud to offer a level of patient trust and satisfaction that has helped me be named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information on post-weight loss surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and so much more.