Body Contouring After Weight Loss refines and tones the body by removing excess skin, helping you achieve a smoother, more contoured shape.
Significant weight loss—whether through diet, exercise, or weight loss surgery—demands immense dedication and perseverance. Yet, after reaching this milestone, many individuals face a new challenge: excess skin. This excess can leave patients feeling discouraged, as it impacts the confidence expected from such an achievement.
The goal of body contouring surgery after massive weight loss is to remove excess skin, improving body contour while discretely placing scars along natural body lines or in areas typically covered by clothing.
Each patient’s body contouring goals and preferences are unique, so there is no single approach to post-weight-loss surgery. Common procedures like abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), brachioplasty (arm lift), and thigh lift often require specific modifications for optimal results in post-weight-loss cases.
A lower body lift is ideal for patients who have lost significant weight and experience excess skin and drooping in the abdomen, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Unlike a standard tummy tuck, a lower body lift addresses the entire waist, improving the contour of the waistline, buttocks, and legs.
An extended arm lift is often preferred for weight loss patients, addressing excess skin and fat along the upper arm. It also enhances the contour of the armpit and lateral chest, and can be combined with breast lift surgery for a more harmonious result.
For patients experiencing breast volume loss and changes in nipple position following weight loss, a breast lift restores youthful shape and contour. This may include volume restoration using fat grafting, implants, or tissue rearrangement (auto-augmentation) to achieve optimal results.
A bra-line lift, or upper back lift, addresses skin laxity and fat rolls on the upper back, an area often left untreated by a lower body lift or arm lift. This procedure enhances the harmony between the waistline and upper back.
A thigh lift tightens loose skin and removes excess fat from the thighs, often a concern for those who have experienced significant weight changes. This procedure not only improves thigh contour but also reduces discomfort, rashes, and enhances self-confidence.
Dr. Fisher takes a personalized, custom approach to each weight loss body contouring surgery. Recognizing that every weight loss journey is unique, Dr. Fisher evaluates your anatomy, discusses your goals, and reviews your medical history to create the ideal treatment plan. A staged approach is often used to prioritize patient safety, ensuring optimal results.
Recovery from body contouring surgery after weight loss varies depending on the procedures involved. Typically, these surgeries are outpatient procedures performed at our accredited Seattle surgery center. Following surgery, you will wear compressive garments to provide support to the waist, thighs, or arms, and possibly a surgical bra. These garments are typically worn for 5-6 weeks post-surgery. Swelling, soreness, and bruising are common during the initial recovery period, with most patients able to resume daily activities within 2-3 weeks. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for six weeks following surgery.
Book a consultation with Dr. Fisher to discuss your body contouring goals following weight loss and create a personalized treatment plan. This is your opportunity to explore the best options for achieving a firmer, more contoured silhouette and restoring your confidence.
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