Bariatric surgery for weight lossin individuals who are obese is becoming a safer and more commonly performed surgery. During weight gain, the skin expands to contain the underlying fat and can often lose elasticity. If older individuals or people whose weight was excessive for many yearslose weig...
Extra baggage: Plastic surgery to trim loose skin can be needed after big weight lossAbram Katz
After losing a lot of weight, many are disappointed to find that their success is mixed with the trouble of trying to lose the excess skin left behind. For those who have lost a significant amount of weight, the only option to remove the extra skin and fat iscosmetic surgery.Different pro...
One of the fastest growing areas in plastic surgery is the group of procedures designed to remove excess skin following massive weight loss. Due to the process of carbohydrate-restricted diets and, more importantly, the popularity of bariatric surgery, scores of patients are now interested in remo...
Each year, thousands of patients choose thighplasty to remove excess skin and fat from their upper leg area. The procedure has the ability to dramatically reshape the thighs, enhancing [Read More] Posted in: Body Contouring, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks, Trends, Weight L...
One of the most problematic areas after massive weight loss is the midsection. Dr. Schwartz can perform a panniculectomy, or anabdominoplastyto remove loose skin from the waist andimprove the area’s contours. A circumferential abdominoplasty, also known as a body lift or a belt lipectomy,...
Usually,minimal saggy skin may return to normal shape afterweight loss. However, the skin that has been stretched excessively for longer periods becomes saggy with weight lossandrequires toning exercises orplasticsurgery to remove the excess saggy skin. ...
Acne scars can linger long after active breakouts have healed, leaving many people feeling frustrated with their skin’s appearance. These scars come in various forms, from shallow depressions to deep, [Read More]Posted in: Acne, Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks ...
Unique Challenges of Facelift Surgery after Massive Weight Loss "Massive weight loss surgery patients in general have a large amount of redundant skin and soft tissue," according to Dr. Narasimhan and colleagues. Such patients commonly undergo procedures called body contouring to remove excessive skin...
Abdominal surgery aims to correct the stretch of the abdominal wall and remove excess skin and stretch marks caused by weight loss. Learn More Photo Gallery UPPER ARMS An arm lift or Brachioplasty is perfect for those who suffer from the saggy appearance of the arms as affected by significant...