Body Contouring Surgery

With more people beginning to focus on their health and losing extra fat, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals who have achieved major weight loss. Whether the weight loss was achieved through a medical diet and exercise program or with the help of bariatric (weight loss) surgery, many people have finally met their weight loss goals — as much as a hundred pounds or more in some cases. One issue that many patients find themselves facing following major weight loss is excess skin. When a person loses a large amount of weight meeting a weight-loss goal, excess skin remains and the person often looks and feels larger than they really are. Excess skin weighs a lot and removing it can not only improve appearance, it can help you drop many more pounds following your initial weight loss.

One of the increasingly popular solutions to this excess skin problem is body contouring surgery. This type of surgery is designed to remove all the extra skin, tightening the skin and revealing the body’s true shape. One popular type of body contouring surgery is the lower body lift. This surgery will remove extra skin and fat in the abdomen and outer thighs, revealing a slimmer look. An upper body lift is another popular body contouring surgery today: The breasts and back are the focus for this operation. Body contouring surgery can be performed on most parts of the body today. From the face to the legs, body contouring surgery can be done with great success and is an excellent option for weight loss patients today.

If you are interested in body contouring surgery it is important to find a plastic surgeon experienced in the special needs of bariatric surgery patients. Your bariatric surgeon can refer you to an experienced plastic surgeon and this is often the safest way to find a doctor who can help you with excess skin.