Post Bariatric Body Lift
Following recovery from Bariatric Surgery, you may begin to notice an excess of loose, hanging skin on your body. This is particularly significant for patients who were obese for a long period of time prior to surgery. While it may not be immediately necessary, you may eventually decide to undergo one or more additional procedures to remove the bothersome extra skin.
Dr. Tarick Smiley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California. He is also an active member of the Plastic Surgery Foundation for which he has received 1st place awards for his publications and presentations.
Following recovery from your LAP-BAND SLEEVE or BYPASS, you may begin to notice an excess of loose, hanging skin on your body. This is particularly significant for patients who were obese for a long period of time prior to undergoing surgery. While it may not be immediately necessary, you may eventually decide to undergo one or more additional procedures to remove the bothersome extra skin.
For example, depending on which areas of your body have experienced the greatest amount of weight loss, you may consider procedures such as:
- Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
- Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)
Known as body sculpting surgeries, these procedures are designed to reduce hanging skin in the target area. They are often performed on patients who also wish to reduce fat in specific areas of the body; however, as a post-bariatric patient, you have the option of undergoing one or more of these surgeries for the sole purpose of eliminating loose, unwanted skin following weight loss.
Or, if skin sagging is a major concern in all of the above body areas, you may contemplate a full body lift.
For patients who have lost one hundred pounds or more, hanging facial skin may also be a concern. In this case, a facelift (rhytidectomy) can be performed to reduce this skin – and, if you wish, tighten the facial muscles. If you are also experiencing the visible signs of aging, this can be equally effective in reducing unwanted lines to create a more youthful facial appearance.
There is no standard timeframe for skin ptosis following weight-loss surgery, as patients experience varying degrees of weight loss. And, because Bariatric surgery weight loss is gradual, it is not often necessary to undergo skin tightening or body sculpting with any immediacy.
While monitoring your rate of weight loss, Dr. Smiley will advise you as to the proper time to undergo any of the above procedures. Additionally, some patients opt to undergo liposuction (lipoplasty) in order to balance and sculpt the physique. This can also be discussed with Dr. Smiley at our facility.
Post Bariatric Body Lift
Dr. Smiley is regarded as the best in the field for his types of excellent procedures related to tummy tucks. His results speak for themselves and so does his track record. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a highly respected member of the medical community, who specializes in tummy tuck procedures. Dr. Smiley has performed thousands of these operations, with excellent results that speak for themselves.
