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How Long Should I Wait After my Bariatric Surgery Before I Get Plastic Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: sagging, weight loss, 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?

3 answers to How Long Should I Wait After my Bariatric Surgery Before I Get Plastic Surgery?

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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.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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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
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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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!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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