I'm 22 years old and had gastric sleeve surgery 3 years ago. I'm hoping to be at 150 or less by summer. I have a ton of excess skin already. I'd like skin removal (my arms, belly, back, and thighs need it) and a breast augmentation but I have a few questions. 1) How long will this procedure take? 2) When should I visit a plastic surgeon for a consultation about this? What should I expect? 3) What is the average cost of all of these procedures? Is there any way to finance something like this?
November 30, 2015
Answer: Surgery following weight loss Patients who have had large weight loss generally have several areas that need to be addressed. Because of this, and because each area tends to take awhile to correct through surgery, I tend to break this up into two or even three separate surgeries. I think this is also safer for the patient. Different doctors may have different opinions on this. You can visit a board-certified plastic surgeon at any time for a consultation, however, I would suggest that you wait until you have reached your stable, ideal weight before actually scheduling your surgery. With regards to the cost of this surgery, this will vary from doctor to doctor and may also depend upon how many surgeries are involved. Most doctor's offices do offer financing options.
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November 30, 2015
Answer: Surgery following weight loss Patients who have had large weight loss generally have several areas that need to be addressed. Because of this, and because each area tends to take awhile to correct through surgery, I tend to break this up into two or even three separate surgeries. I think this is also safer for the patient. Different doctors may have different opinions on this. You can visit a board-certified plastic surgeon at any time for a consultation, however, I would suggest that you wait until you have reached your stable, ideal weight before actually scheduling your surgery. With regards to the cost of this surgery, this will vary from doctor to doctor and may also depend upon how many surgeries are involved. Most doctor's offices do offer financing options.
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December 1, 2015
Answer: Body Contouring Congrads on your weight loss. Be sure to maintain a healthy intake of nutrition especially as you begin the process of starting you weight loss skin management. Now is a great time to chat with a PS. It will enhance your understanding and I really enjoy patient coming in early to start t he conversation. Typicall the amount of surgery done is limited by the tim operating. Too long on the table and it becomes concerning for developing complication such as DVT, PE, and wound issues. So therefore the contouring is usually addressed in component parts such as arms and breasts or back and front lift or thighs and breasts. The goal is to limit a very long surgery. Two to three procedures is usually sufficient excluding facial rejuvenation.
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December 1, 2015
Answer: Body Contouring Congrads on your weight loss. Be sure to maintain a healthy intake of nutrition especially as you begin the process of starting you weight loss skin management. Now is a great time to chat with a PS. It will enhance your understanding and I really enjoy patient coming in early to start t he conversation. Typicall the amount of surgery done is limited by the tim operating. Too long on the table and it becomes concerning for developing complication such as DVT, PE, and wound issues. So therefore the contouring is usually addressed in component parts such as arms and breasts or back and front lift or thighs and breasts. The goal is to limit a very long surgery. Two to three procedures is usually sufficient excluding facial rejuvenation.
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