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Sometimes people lose a great deal of weight through diet and exercise. Other times, it results from bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling surgery, or lap band surgery. After massive weight loss, you may be left with loose and sometimes hanging skin. Body contouring after massive weight loss can offer a tremendous improvement in the appearance of the breasts, abdomen, arms, neck, thighs, and buttocks.
It is important that you select a board-certified plastic Surgeon like Dr. Isidoros J. Moraitis who is skilled in performing these procedures. It is also important that your weight is stable before proceeding with any surgery. The exact combination of procedures Depending on your body type and personal desires for correction, Dr. Moraitis can help you decide the most appropriate combination of procedures that will benefit you. At your initial consultation at Moraitis Plastic Surgery Center in Palm Harbor, Dr. Moraitis will examine you and give recommendations individualized for your needs.
To follow are the most common body contouring procedures performed after massive weight loss:
Tummy Tuck Surgery or Abdominoplasty Surgery:
Removes excess skin from the abdomen, and tightens the muscles underneath to improve contour.
Liposuction Surgery:
Women and men sometimes complain of areas of excess fat remaining even after massive weight loss. Liposuction can often address this problem.
Thigh Lift:
Hanging skin of the thighs can be unsightly and lead to skin irritation from constant rubbing. A thigh lift removes this excess skin and fat from the thighs.
Breast Augmentation Surgery with Breast Implants:
If there is some excess breast skin but not enough breast volume to fill it out, breast augmentation with implants can often provide a more pleasing appearance.
Breast Lift Surgery or Mastopexy Surgery:
Lax or excess skin of the breasts can result in drooping or sagging of the breast with loss of volume. A breast lift removes this excess skin and repositions the breast at a more pleasing level on the chest.
Breast Reduction Surgery:
Women and men are sometimes left with larger breasts than they desire even after weight loss. A breast reduction can make the breasts smaller and more proportionate to the rest of the body.
Arm Lift Surgery or Brachioplasty Surgery:
Excess arm skin can result in hanging areas of the upper arms. An arm lift removes skin and fat, giving the upper arm a more youthful and contoured appearance.
Facelift Surgery or Neck Lift Surgery:
Massive weight loss patients often have lost volume in the face and neck and are left with lax skin, resulting in an older, tired appearance. A facelift can provide a more youthful and rested appearance to the face and neck.
Lower Body Lift Surgery:
For the massive weight loss patient to have achieved such a remarkable feat in losing all the weight, it is disconcerting to now be troubled with all of the excess skin and fatty tissue that remains. With Lower Body Lift Surgery, you can now address this excess skin and fat that is left loose or hanging around your abdomen, hips, and buttocks from your weight loss as well as tighten the underlying muscles of the abdomen. Dr. Moraitis is one of only a few Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the Palm Harbor and Clearwater area that perform Lower Body Lift Surgery.
Plastic Surgery for Men:
After weight loss, men also undergo body contouring procedures by Dr. Moraitis. Many of these procedures are the same as those for women. Two procedures that are unique to men are male chest reduction, or gynecomastia surgery, and male facelift surgery.
After Weight Loss Procedures in Palm Harbor
Make the decision to do something for yourself and pursue your personal goals when it comes to how you look and feel. Moraitis Plastic Surgery offers both surgical and non-surgical options to provide you with high-quality results tailored to your needs. Serving Palm Harbor, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay Area, we focus on safety, personalized care, and compassionate support. After weight loss surgery, procedures can restore a look and feel that reflects who you are. Learn more about your options by scheduling a consultation with Moraitis Plastic Surgery.