As more people are achieving significant weight loss through bariatric surgery and rigorous exercise, the demand for post-bariatric body contouring has increased.
Surgical procedures have been designed to tighten the loose, excess tissues of the body that have become a problem after weight loss. The most common procedures are as follows:
- Abdominoplasty (the tummy tuck) tightens the skin and tissue that protrudes from the midsection tummy.
- Body Lift Surgery is a procedure that targets loose, excess tissue in the inner thighs, outer thighs and buttocks.
- Thigh Lift Surgery will eradicate excess tissue on the inner and outer thighs.
- Arm Lift (brachioplasty) removes excess skin and tissue from the upper arms.
Post Bariatric Body Contouring: Who Can Benefit?
The best candidates for these surgeries are those who have lost a massive amount of weight and are now maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. People who have undergone bariatric surgery with the lap band, realize band or gastric-bypass are generally considered good candidates for a body lift. Others who have achieved weight loss through diet and exercise can benefit as well.
People choose the body lift to put the “finishing touch” on their hard-earned weight loss efforts.
After Body Contouring: What to Expect
Because these procedures are rather extensive, the recovery will often require more time than other cosmetic surgery procedures. In many cases, the surgeries are spread out over time to achieve a gradual but effective improvement.
During a consultation with Dr. Genter, your personal concerns can be addressed and a plan can be formulated to put that finishing touch on your weight loss efforts. Contact our plastic surgery office in Jenkintown to learn more about body lift surgery.
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