Do All Post-Bariatric Patients Need Plastic Surgery?

Based on your level of obesity, it is very unlikely that your skin will "bounce back" into place after bariatric surgery. As a post-bariatric plastic surgery specialist, I have worked with countless post-bariatric clients, all of whom were left with sagging skin. That being said, it is your choice whether or not you choose a cosmetic procedure to improve your body contour after weight loss. Plastic surgery is by no means mandatory but the excess folds of skin can interfere with daily activities and make it difficult to find clothing that fits properly. If the excess skin causes chafing, rashes, or other medical problems, insurance will sometimes pay for part or all of the corrective surgery.

If you do decide to save up for plastic surgery, it's important that you select a board-certified plastic surgeon who has many years of experience with post-bariatric cases. I understand that price is a concern for you but I highly advise against choosing "bargain surgery" to save money. In the long-run, the risks and potential complications from an inexperienced surgeon could cost you much more.

In my experience nearly all massive weight loss will demonstrate loose and redundant skin but each individual varies in the extent of where the laxity is most notable; Some show marked facial laxity while others show it in varying degrees and combinations effecting their breasts, arms, legs, backs, buttocks, etc.

Hello, I hope you are well. The need for plastic surgery to remove excess skin depends on the patient and every particular cases. It is common not to require plastic surgery following bariatric surgery.