Body Contouring (Post Wight Loss)

This surgical procedure removes excess sagging fat and skin improving the shape of the underlying support tissue. Sagging skin may be caused by aging, pregnancies, or extreme weight loss. Once stretched, the skin and tissues often lack the elasticity to conform to the reduced body size. This procedure returns the body to its normal appearance with smoother contours.

 

Depending on which areas of the body is/are affected,
body contouring procedures may include:

 

• Facelift: sagging of the mid-face, jowls, and neck

• Breast lift: sagging, flattened breasts

• Tummy tuck: apron of excess skin hanging over the abdomen

• Lower body lifts: sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, groin and outer thighs

• Medial thigh lift: sagging of the inner, outer and mid thigh

• Brachioplasty (arm lift): sagging of the upper arms

 

Post-Operative Information

During your recovery from body contouring surgery, dressings or bandages will be applied
to your incisions following the procedure. Small, thin tubes may be temporarily placed
under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect. You will be given
specific instructions that may include how to care for the surgical site(s), medications
to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific
concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health, and when to follow up with your plastic surgeon. You may be instructed to avoid bending, straining or lifting for several days to weeks. Where tightening of the abdomen or thighs is involved, your plastic surgeon may also instruct you to avoid standing fully upright and stressing any internal sutures as they heal, and to sleep with pillows elevating your knees. To minimize the risk of DVT (blood clots in the legs) you will need to be up and walking as soon as possible, and drinking plenty of fluid.

 

Follow all instructions carefully – this is essential to the success of your outcome.