Which Body Contouring Techniques Work Best After Extreme Weight Loss?

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Latest answer by Michele A. Shermak, MD
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Tags: weight loss, lift, loose skin, massive weight loss, recommendation, technique

Please explain the most popular body contouring techniques after massive weight loss. Which ones are most effective in reducing loose skin?

5 answers to Which Body Contouring Techniques Work Best After Extreme Weight Loss?

Most effective body contouring technique after significant weight loss

There is no one most effective procedure for massive weight loss. The beauty of this field is that we have multiple procedures available and well tested for each body region, to allow for the significant variability in patient presentation. There are at least 3 great procedures for each body region (arms, abdomen, chest/breast, thighs, back): what makes a procedure the most effective is that it is the best one that applies to you. You need to have a history and physical examination followed... more

Michele A. Shermak, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

What are the Best Body Contouring Techniques?

The best post weight loss body contouring techniques are the ones that address your specific needs. There are several procedures for body contouring. These include Facelift, breast lift, Brachioplasty, abdominoplasty,thigh lift, buttocks lift, and lower body lift. Therefore, the technique or techniques will be carefully planned only after a thorough evaluation and a series of discussions about your goals, procedure options, your time and budget... more

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss

There are several procedures which are valuable following massive weight loss. The most valuable procedure is probably a total body lift which involves an incision which begins as a high lateral tension abdominoplasty but then continues completely around the flanks and back. The result is an improvement and a lift of the back, lateral thighs, and buttocks, in addition to the abdomen. This is a big operation which should be performed only be surgeons who have... more

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Body contouring

ThBODY CONTOURING SURGERY Surgery after Weight Loss Weight Loss and Bariatric Cosmetic Surgery Those who are overweight often will try many modalities to lose weight and get back into shape. Some are able to accomplish their goals through diet and exercise, but many find that their weight prevents them from exercise and compounds the problem. Morbid obesity can also be associated with other complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Often, these patients... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Body contouring after massive weight loss comes from skin removal

After massive weight loss there is excess skin with poor elasticity. The ONLY way to deal with this is by excision, ie tummy tuck, breast lift etc. So, the "body contouring technique" you seek is not a non-surgical solution, but rather an extensive excision and tightening of the skin in the areas that bother you. The best areas in terms of a trade-off for the scars are in the abdomen, breasts and face.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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