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Is Abdominoplasty the Most Common Procedure After Massive Weight Loss?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by George John Alexander, MD
Question viewed 212 times
Tags: abdomen, loose skin, massive weight loss, popularity, recommendation

What are the top 3 plastic surgies after a person has massive weight loss?

8 answers to Is Abdominoplasty the Most Common Procedure After Massive Weight Loss?

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Common procedures after weight loss

Yes, abdominoplasty is one of the top procedures performed. Breast lift, arm lift, medial thigh lift, lower body lift, face and neck lift are also common procedures performed after major weight loss.
George John Alexander, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery after massive weightloss

The most common procedures after weight loss are Abdominoplasty, breast lift, sometimes with implants, facelifts and arm lifts. Some of these procedures can be performed together to minimize the number of trips to the operating room. Frequently we have the patients recover in the hospital or recovery facility after surgery for a day or two as these procedures can be quite lengthy. They are however some of the most satisfying procedures that we do. Good luck
Johan E. Brahme, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Top three body contouring procedures after massive weight loss

Speaking from my own experience, which may differ from the other commenters on this forum - 1. some sort of trunk contouring procedure - lower body lift or abdominoplasty 2. breast lift 3. brachioplasty (arm lift)
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Common procedures after Massive Weight Loss

While I am not sure of the exact statistics, abdominoplasty, body lift, breast lift (with or without implants) and arm lift (brachioplasty) are the most common procedures after massive weight loss in my practice. I would think that this would mirror the most common procedures for most Plastic Surgeons.
Laurence Weider, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Body Contouring Procedures After Massive Weight Loss

Massive weight loss can leave loose, hanging skin throughout the body. This loose skin can be a continued source of frustration, disappointment, and discomfort. Postbariatric body contouring procedures can remove the excess skin and restore a more pleasing shape to the body. Popular body contouring procedures after massive weight loss include tummy tuck, lower body lift (ie. belt lipectomy), breast lift, thigh lift, arm lift, face lift, and midbody lift. I would consult with a Board... more
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Common procedures after massive weight loss

Abdominoplasty is one of the most common procedures that patients request after massive weight loss. Continuing the incision around to the back to complete a body lift is also often required. Other procedures are thigh lifts, arm lifts, breast lifts (often with augmentation for volume), and facelifts. Hope that helps!
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss and abdominoplasty

After a large weight loss the skin of the abdomen, breasts, and arms certainly becomes loose and droopy. A tummy tuck is a common procedure and perhaps one that is combined witha breast lift / augmentation at the same time is the most common procedure for my patients with weight loss. Some have the arm lift before and some after the tummy tuck.
Morad Tavallali, MD

Vienna Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty most common procedure after massive weight loss

Among the surgical procedures that patients have after massive weight loss, I would consider abdominoplasty the most common one. Others would include breast lift, upper arm lift, thigh lift, and face lift. see video
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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