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The most common surgical procedures following massive weight loss include:
- Excess Skin reduction around the stomach – using procedures like circumferential abdominoplasty, fleur de lis abdominoplasty or extended abdominoplasty.
- Breast surgery after massive weight loss.
- Lower body lift can include an extended abdominoplasty or thigh lift (thigh lipectomy).
- Upper body lift can include an upper arm lift (brachioplasty), bra line back lift (back lipectomy) or breast surgery.
One or more procedures are likely to be required to obtain the desired result, depending on where you have your extra skin.
These can be performed one area at a time in a staged approach of single procedures or can be combined – upper or lower belt lipectomy, or a breast with abdominoplasty surgery combination.
During your personal, one-on-one consultation with Dr Hunt, he will discuss your options for skin removal.
Why Patients Might Consider Plastic Surgery after Massive Weight Loss
- Helps to address loose skin that has lost elasticity
- Targets aesthetic concerns and muscle function
- Helps to remove excess skin from the breasts
Recovery after Plastic Surgery after Massive Weight Loss
The recovery period after plastic surgery after weight loss can take up to two weeks or more post op. During this time, make sure to take the analgesic medication to alleviate the potential pain and discomfort. The recovery period is dependent on the complexity of the procedures performed.
It is best to avoid strenuous physical activities during the first two weeks after plastic surgery and make sure to take time off from work to allow your body to heal. Here are more recommendations for the recovery period after plastic surgery:
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for at least two weeks
- Avoid steam rooms and saunas
- Keep the incisions clean and dry at all times
- Have a healthy and balanced diet
- Keep your body hydrated
These instructions are important in order to reduce possible risks. Risks of surgery can include scarring, adverse reactions to anaesthesia, infection, poor results, and bleeding. To avoid these risks and complications that could occur during the recovery period make sure to follow Dr Hunt’s indications.
