How to Get Rid of Sagging Skin After Gastric Bypass and Weight Loss?

Hello,
Thank you for your question.
As both a bariatric and cosmetic surgeon, performing body contouring (removal of excess skin) on my bariatric patients if one of the most rewarding surgeries of my job. In fact, we discuss the possibility of body contouring at the very first bariatric surgery consultation appointment. I understand that in addition to weight loss and the improved health that comes with it, comfort in movement and an optimal physical appearance are also a top priority for patients.
I often combine arms with breast, arms with abdomen, or abdomen with breast. I prefer to perform thigh lifts alone, as the final surgery.
Best wishes in your pursuit of health, 
Dr. Moein

After loosing a huge amount of weight saggy skin is one of the the undesired effects. To removed this excess of skin you will need plastic surgery, seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon that specializes in post- bariatric patients.

After bariatric surgery, patients are usually left with excess skin which can be unsightly and problematic.  Affected areas are generally the breasts, arms, abdomen, flanks, and thighs.  Post bariatric contouring is an area of plastic surgery dedicated to restoring normal body contour after massive weight loss.  Recent research indicated that in addition to vastly improved body contour, these procedures and help patients maintain their healthy weight and prevent unwanted post-bariatric surgery weight gains.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Your concerns are very common among weight loss patients. Fortunately, there are several body-tightening procedures available to remove the extra folds of skin that are causing your discomfort. Liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, face lift, and breast lift are some of the procedures I offer my bariatric patients. In some cases, insurance will pay for all or part of the surgery if it is performed for medical reasons (such as relief from your painful rashes).


It would be hard to determine whether you need one or multiple surgeries without a personal consultation. Usually, a staged approach to surgery is recommended when several procedures must be performed to achieve the ideal results. Best wishes!

I have been encouraging overweight patients considering gastric bypass or banding to have a discussion with a plastic surgeon before your bariatric surgery.  We can provide realistic expectations about how the weight loss will affect your body and to give you a future projection about the problems you may encounter with the extra skin that will inevitably develop.  Although many insurance carriers will cover the body sculpting surgery today, many are expected to turn away and decline benefits for an increasing number of patients, claiming the elective nips and tucks will be deemed cosmetic and self-pay.  We can provide you with a strategy for building your bodysculpting funds with the 1 to 2 years expected before you will actually need our services.