What Can I Do About Loose Skin After Major Weight Loss?

Posted in Body Contouring, Body Lift

Congratulations on losing weight and making the decision to change your life for the better! Whether you did so through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, losing a significant amount of weight is an incredible accomplishment, and you should be extremely proud of yourself.

Now that you’ve reached (or are nearing) your weight loss goal, you may notice some areas of your body have loose, hanging skin that doesn’t seem to retract like your waistline. This is a common side effect of dramatic weight loss, and depending on factors such as skin elasticity and exactly how much weight was lost, it’s a concern that will not resolve through traditional means of diet and exercise. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options that can be employed to eliminate excess skin after major weight loss, enabling you to complete the cosmetic aspect of your transformation and feel confident about your appearance.

At Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute, Dr. Daniel Mills offers several post-bariatric surgery procedures for individuals troubled by extra skin in different regions of the body. Some of the most popular treatment options include:

• Arm Lift
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Augmentation
• Tummy Tuck
• Thighplasty
• Facelift

For patients who have loose, excess skin they wish to eliminate in several areas, many of these procedures can be performed in conjunction with one another to achieve a lower body lift or upper body lift. The former is designed to address the thighs, flanks, hips, and abdomen, while the latter is intended to target the arms, breasts, and back. In the event extra skin is present in both regions of the body, a lower and upper body lift can often be combined to create a total body lift for a more comprehensive makeover.

If you are troubled by hanging, excess skin following major weight loss and would like to discuss your treatment options, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mills. Following an assessment of your unique needs and desires, he can help you determine which procedure(s) could safely and effectively address your concerns and achieve a tighter, more toned appearance.

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