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How Long After Gastric Bypass Are Plastic Surgery Improvements an Option? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by Nikkilo12 in Louisiana
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: weight loss, extra skin, timing

Ok long story short, 5'6, 170 lbs, mother of 4, wife to deployed soldier, since Jan 2011 , 2 chosen, 2 not. One of the chosen was gastric bypass in Jan. I have recently posted a question about breast size for a lift and augmentation which I went through with and am still on the fence with it. I would love to have my inner thighs, tummy and arms done but am unsure of the timeline to have it and the price. Also being in a small town the docs that looks good on paper could be gouging to the pocket.

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Timing of Body Contouring Surgery after Weight Loss

Hi there- The highest rates of patient satisfaction and the lowest revision rates with body contouring surgery occur when the procedures are performed well after the weight loss has stabilized. In my own practice, I like to know that the patient has been steady at her current weight for at least 3-6 months before surgical intervention (depending on the procedures desired and planned). The photos you posted of your breast outcome appear to have been taken very soon after surgery... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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