Reaching a weight loss goal is reason to celebrate – improved health and mobility are the major benefits, not to mention feeling more at ease in your skin. Sounds ideal – right? There is a catch for some people, however. When significant weight loss has been achieved, the enjoyment of the aesthetic improvements is lessened when it’s accompanied by loose skin. This is where the artistic eye of a cosmetic plastic surgeon comes in handy.
Body contouring is a category of plastic surgery that has steadily evolved and gained popularity as a means to correct the aesthetic issues that arise from weight loss. Typical body contouring surgeries include:
What’s involved with body contouring surgery after weight loss?
Each of the aforementioned surgeries involves techniques and incision placement that are designed to optimize outcomes while supporting a smooth recovery and minimized surgical scars. What they all have in common is the aim of removing excess skin, tightening and lifting the underlying connective tissue and removing and repositioning fat tissue to restore function, form and beauty to the body.
It is not uncommon to think of cosmetic surgery simply for its beautifying benefits, so you may be asking yourself, can body contouring surgery improve the function of the body?
The functional issues that arise from weight loss include loose skin that can cause discomfort due to skin chafing. The movement of the loose skin can limit mobility, inhibiting high-impact exercise. Additionally, clothing choices are limited, as form-fitting garments are not designed to accommodate the excess skin. These issues pose an unanticipated challenge and are cause for distress, not to mention the delayed gratification of enjoying the results of a weight loss goal.
Working with a certified cosmetic plastic surgeon can resolve these aesthetic and functional concerns. Body contouring surgery may include more than one procedure to achieve the desired outcome. An in-depth consultation will determine the course of treatment best suited to each individual. If you’d like to learn more about how a body contouring procedure can help complete your weight loss transformation, The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic’s exceptional team of experienced surgeons invites you to book a surgical consultation with us today. Request an appointment online.
