If you’ve had some form of bariatric surgery and have lost a large amount of weight, congratulations on your accomplishment. You want to be able to show off your new body, but sometimes skin that has lost its elasticity can leave you with sagging tissue or uneven contours.
Cosmetic surgery can greatly improve your appearance, and it may also encourage you to sustain your weight loss over time. A new study suggests that patients who had cosmetic surgery after bariatric surgery were more likely to maintain their weight loss because they were happier with the way they looked.
Different procedures can enhance your appearance after significant weight loss. You may only need one or two, or a body lift may be the best option.
- A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess abdominal tissue while a lower-body lift treats your entire middle region to lift your abdomen, groin area, outer thighs and buttocks.
- A thigh lift treats all thigh areas, and an arm lift (brachioplasty) improves sagging arms.
- A breast lift (mastoplexy) helps revive breast appearance after weight loss. If your breasts have flattened significantly as well, you may want to consider augmentation via implants.
- A neck lift or facelift removes sagging skin for a more youthful appearance.
- You may also want some liposuction to smooth and contour specific body areas.
Your plastic surgeon will discuss various procedures with you to determine the best results. You’ve already accomplished a great deal. Cosmetic surgery can put the finishing touches on the brand new you.
