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After Weight Loss Surgery

Excessive and saggy skin are often a result of significant weight loss, but after weight loss surgery can reduce and tighten skin on various body parts.

STARS Plastic Surgery can perform any number of procedures on the abdomen, thighs, butt, arms, or neck to provide a sleeker, more contoured look. The plastic surgeon can perform tummy tucks, lower body lifts, thigh lifts, butt lifts, liposuction, and more as stand-alone or combined procedures. The doctor works with the patient in a collaborative effort to meet all aesthetic goals.

CONDITIONS TREATED

Weight loss patients often realize the need for skin removal surgery when the following conditions become evident as they near their goal weight:

Sagging breasts
Loose folds of skin around the abdomen
Hanging skin and fat pockets around the hips
Sagging skin and excessive wrinkling around the buttocks area
Hanging skin from the inner thigh to the knee area
“Bat wings” or loose skin on the underside of the arms
“Turtle neck” or loose skin around the neck

Many of these conditions are inevitable after any major weight loss because skin, when stretched for a long time, loses its elasticity and fails to shrink back as the body becomes smaller.

COMBINATION SURGERIES

After weight loss surgeries are ideal to trim down this excess of skin resulting in a tighter and firmer appearance. Many surgeons recommend grouping certain treatments together as they relate to the lower or upper body in order to minimize the risks of complications.

An example of how a surgeon may group the surgeries include:

The upper body: Procedures such as liposuction, breast lift, tummy tuck, and arm lift may be performed.
The lower body: Procedures such as liposuction, butt and thigh lift, and lower body lift may be performed.

DURING/AFTER SURGERY

After weight loss surgery is considered a major operation in which the patient is put under general anesthesia. The number of hours it takes to complete this surgery varies, but on average it is between 4-7 hours. Overnight stay in the hospital is required so that patients can be closely monitored. While scarring is a part of this surgical process, a skilled plastic surgeon will make every effort to ensure that the incisions are kept as inconspicuous as possible. Post-surgery care is also prescribed so that the scars will heal properly. For many patients, the results after surgery are so positive and impactful, they are life-changing.

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After Weight Loss Surgery FAQs

What Are The Common Areas Treated?

Typical body parts that are addressed for surgery are the abdomen, buttocks, upper thighs, breasts, arms, and neck. The most common areas for improvement include the breasts and abdominal area, which can usually be done at the same time. During the course of losing weight, the areas of loose skin will become more obvious, and it is usually around this time that patients begin consulting with a plastic surgeon.

What’s The Ideal Timing?

Before moving forward with this procedure, patients should be at or near their goal weight. Sometimes, removing the loose skin helps accelerate weight loss, as loose skin can sometimes get in the way of the patient’s daily physical activities.

Is Excess Skin Removal Surgery Covered By Insurance?

Insurance companies, for the most part, will not cover the expenses associated with cosmetic surgery. However, coverage does vary and sometimes may apply to weight loss patients where loose skin becomes a medical problem. Our billing coordinator works to provide accurate estimates and will thoroughly check the benefits of each provider.

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