Weight Loss Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Long Should I Wait After my Bariatric Surgery Before I Get Plastic Surgery?
I know that I'm going to need plastic surgery to remove a lot of excess skin. How long should I wait before I get this done?
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Plastic surgery wait for weight to be stable for four months.
It is typically advisable to wait a minimum of 4 months AFTER achieving a stable weight and not necessarily after the bariatric surgery.
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How Long Should I Wait After my Weight Loss Surgery Before I Get Plastic Surgery
Body Contouring Plastic Surgery ideally should be done when your weight has dropped to its lowest level and has been steady there for 6 months. There is no point in doing cosmetic surgery on a patient who is still losing wait since further weight loss after surgery will result in more skin looseness.
Good luck.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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Timing of body contouring after Bariatric surgery
Congratulations on embarking on this exciting weight-loss journey! Once you are within about 15-20 pounds of your goal weight, have plateaued in your weight loss for about 6 months, and are about 18 months out from your Bariatric procedure, then you are likely ready for the procedures that will truly showcase all your hard work!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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