If you\u2019re considering a Weight Loss Surgery, you must know that is a difficult journey, whether you are a little over your target or morbidly obese. It takes a lot of effort, discipline, and self-control to achieve the weight you\u2019ve always desired.<\/p>\n
Once you complete your weight loss journey, it should be celebrated and enjoyed after all your hard work. Unfortunately, celebrating can be hard when you still have to deal with the leftover effects of your weight \u2013 areas with sagging skin, stretch marks, and very little definition in your figure.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s where Plastic surgery has several options to help you break the final barrier to getting the body and the self-confidence that you\u2019ve worked so hard to achieve. Here are some plastic options to consider after massive weight loss:<\/p>\n
Lift surgery is extremely common in plastic surgery. You find it in both facial and body surgery. It\u2019s a terrific option for post-weight loss patients because it is designed to remove excess skin and leftover fat deposits, remove or conceal stretch marks, and tighten up the body to improve contouring.<\/p>\n
The procedure involves making an incision in a place that is easy to conceal, then using that incision as a base point to remove fat and trim excess soft tissue.<\/p>\n
The skin that is not trimmed is then lifted back to the incision, which is closed with stitches. There are different lift surgeries available, including the following:<\/p>\n
These procedures give you the opportunity to improve your figure and eliminate the loose skin that hangs on your frame.<\/p>\n
Fat tends to settle around your middle because gravity pulls it down. When you\u2019re gaining weight, the extra fat pushes the skin and causes it to expand, leading to stretch marks. Your abdominal muscles can also start to separate from a lack of physical activity or pregnancy.<\/p>\n
After the fat is gone, the stretch marks remain and keep your skin loose around your tummy. Your muscles also stay separated and are difficult to tone. The tummy tuck procedure tightens your belly up so that it is smoother and better compliments your figure. There are different versions of the tummy tuck, including the following:<\/p>\n
Liposuction isn\u2019t used to help patients lose significant amounts of weight, but it can be used to help areas where fat deposits are difficult to eliminate through diet and exercise alone. When your skin stretches, it makes room for fat cells to hide when you start losing weight. These deposits are often found around your hips, thighs, and belly, but they can be present at other spots in your body as well.<\/p>\n
Liposuction can be used to remove this extra fat and improve your body contouring. With standard liposuction, a small incision is made and a thin hollow tube is used to manually break up the fat cells before suctioning them out.<\/p>\n
As you can see, you have a lot of options when you\u2019re choosing which procedures you want. It is common for post-weight loss patients to have more than one procedure, and some even go through multiple surgical sessions before they are satisfied with the results.<\/p>\n
Not every patient needs the same type or number of procedures, and neither will you. Your choices and your plastic surgeon\u2019s choices will depend on your specific body type and your specific body needs.<\/p>\n
You can discuss these and other plastic surgery options with one of our Patient Coordinators at CER hospital by scheduling a consultation or through the Virtual Consultation.<\/p>\n
If you want more information on how to reach your ideal goal visit our website<\/a>\u00a0or contact us<\/a> so one of our Patient Coordinator can help you achieve the best version of yourself.<\/p>\n