You have reached the fourth and final part of Post Bariatric Surgery San Francisco. The segments can be viewed in any order, but if you missed the first three releases, links are included at the bottom of the page.
I have had the opportunity to discuss post weight loss plastic surgery live on KRON4’s Body Beautiful. The 800 number appearing on the video was only for the live show. To contact my Walnut Creek plastic surgery office for additional information, or to schedule a private consultation appointment, please call (925) 943-6353. Alternatively, a contact form on the lower left side of this web page has also been provided for your convenience, or click on this link for an expanded contact form.
Topics covered in this segment of Body Beautiful include:
Arm Lift Surgery, with Brachioplasty before and after pictures.
How do age and health effect plastic surgery?
How do I get rid of my baby pooch? Exercise, Tummy Tuck, both?
How can lumps left after liposuction be corrected?
What is the difference between liposuction and lipodisolve?
Post Bariatric Procedures
More information about Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery can be found on the Post Bariatrics page of DrMele.com. Here are links to video presentations about the more common Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Procedures, and links to the first 3 parts of the above video can be found at the bottom of the page.
Sometimes weight loss is not enough. I see many patients who have lost hundreds of pounds, who still are not happy with their shape. If you were overweight, and lost 100 pounds, you should be very proud of yourself. It is not easily done. Whether accomplished with diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, it takes a lot of effort to change one’s lifestyle dramatically. Most patients are very happy with the weight loss. Often, however, more improvement is desired.
Where did all this skin come from?
After weight loss, the problem is no longer excess fat, but excess skin. Rolls of skin that bind at the waist. Redundant skin that drapes on the inner thighs. Flaps of skin that keep moving after the arm has stopped waving. Loose skin that can no longer support the breast and keep it on the chest.
The skin is an amazing organ. It is our greatest barrier to the outside world. It keeps us warm. It cools us down. It protects us from the elements and infection. When we gain weight, it grows, and continues to protect us. When we lose weight, it can shrink too, but there are limits. With weight gain, the skin can be stretched too far, and it cannot shrink back to its original size.
Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery
Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery can help. As a member of The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, I am able to assist my patients in their transition to a happier, healthier lifestyle. By removing excess skin, an tailoring what remains, I can help complete the transformation in ways that weight loss alone cannot.
Below is part two of a discussion about post weight loss plastic surgery that originally aired on KRON4’s Body Beautiful.
This segment shows before and after pictures for liposuction, mini-tummy-tuck and tummy tuck. While most tummy tuck have only a horizontal scar that runs below the bikini line, I have included a fleur-de-leis tummy tuck. This type of tummy tuck is most often used after massive weight loss. A fleur-de-leis tummy tuck has a vertical incision in the midline in addition to the lower incision, which is used to further reduce the excess skin left after massive weight loss.
Please note, the 800 number appearing on the video is only for the live show. For more information, or to schedule a consultation appointment, please call me at (925) 943-6353, or contact me via the form on the lower left side of this web page.
Massive weight loss can lead to massive skin excess. Whether from diet and exercise, or after weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery), excess skin can mask your hard work, and still make it difficult to find clothes that fit. Post bariatric surgery can help remove and tighten excess skin and reveal your true shape after weight loss.
What is Post-Bariatric Surgery?
Post bariatric plastic surgery is a collection of modified cosmetic plastic surgery procedures designed to remove and tailor the excess skin that weight loss leaves behind. While removing extra skin also means removing extra weight, the real strength of these procedures tightening the skin to reveal your new shape.
In my San Francisco post-bariatric plastic surgery practice, I use modified cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and specialized procedures to achieve optimal results. All post-bariatric plastic surgery requires careful, in-office, consultations and planning. Safety and predictability are paramount.
Video presentations for most post-bariatric procedures can be viewed by clicking on the list below. The back and buttock lifts have many variations, and are best discussed on an individual basis. More video presentations on cosmetic plastic surgery after massive weight loss, can be viewed on the post-bariatric page of DrMele.com.
I have had the opportunity to discuss post weight loss surgery on KRON4’s Body Beautiful. Since the show is broadcast live, it allows you to call in with your questions during the show, and get them answered. Below is part 1 of 4 videos. You can find more videos on post-bariatric surgery (plastic surgery after massive weight loss) posted on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog, or they may be viewed on my YouTube channel.
The 800 number appearing on the video was only for the live show. To contact my office for additional information, or to schedule a private consultation appointment, please call (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form on the lower left side of this web page.
After bariatric surgery, it is best to wait a year to allow your weight loss to stabilize. The body has time to adjust to its new physiological state, and the skin can tighten to the best of its ability. Post bariatric plastic surgery can then be tailored to the areas where the excess skin remains.
This video describes:
The differences between post-bariatric and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures.
Why it is important to wait a year after bariatric surgery before having cosmetic plastic surgery.
Where stretch marks can be removed on the body.
How many pounds can be removed with liposuction.
Post-Bariatric Surgery (Plastic Surgery after Massive Weight Loss) Links:
This is the third installment of three videos about tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) San Francisco. The original post is here just click: Common Questions About Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty). This video is from my recent appearance on KRON’s Body Beautiful, with host Vicki Liviakis.
The 800 number on the video was for the live show, to contact my office for a consultation appointment, call (925) 943-6353.
This segment answers questions about:
How long is the recovery after a tummy tuck?
When can I lift my child?
What are the limitations on lifting after abdominoplasty?
When may I return to work after a tummy tuck?
Will a tummy tuck help low back pain?
Can a mini tummy tuck or liposuction substitute for a tummy tuck?
Do I need to wear special garments after surgery, and if so for how long?
More tummy tuck videos and general information on the abdominal rejuvination can be found on this blog by clicking on the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) link under Categories (to the left), or click here to get to the abdominoplasty page on my main web site: DrMele.com.
If you are considering a tummy tuck, or any cosmetic plastic surgery, be certain your surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I am certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. You can check my, or any other physicians certification here: The American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Here is the second installment of three videos about tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) San Francisco. In the previous post, Common Questions About Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty), I promised to post my recent appearance on KRON’s Body Beautiful, with host Vicki Liviakis. Below is the second of three videos with information on tummy tucks, and viewer questions and answers.
The 800 number on the video was for the live show, to contact my office for a consultation appointment, call (925) 943-6353.
This segment includes viewer questions about:
How long to wait after childbirth and bariatric surgery before having a tummy tuck?
How old is too old for a tummy tuck?
How long does a tummy tuck take?
Can other procedures be done at the same time?
Can a tummy tuck substitute for weight loss?
Does liposuction effect health?
More abdominoplasty videos and general information on the tummy tuck can be found on this blog by clicking on the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) link under Categories (to the left), or click here to get to the abdominoplasty page on my main web site: DrMele.com.
As mentioned in the previous post, Common Questions About Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty), I recently had the chance to discuss Tummy Tucks, San Francisco, on KRON’s Body Beautiful, with host Vicki Liviakis. It was a half hour live show, with information on the tummy tuck, before and after pictures, and viewer question and answer.
I have divided the show into three, ten minute segments, the first of which is included here. The 800 number on the video was for the live show, to contact my office for a consultation appointment, call (925) 943-6353.
If you have any questions about tummy tucks, abdominoplasty, mini-abdominoplasty, liposuction or any cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, please call the office or use the contact form on this page. I will respond personally to your email. More common questions will likely appear here, as future blog entries.
This video includes two segments, The first segment covers:
Who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty?
What does a tummy tuck fix?
The second segment discusses:
Overnight stay after a tummy tuck.
Before and after pictures of several abdominoplasty patients after pregnancy and bariatic surgery and massive weight loss
How the muscle and skin are tightened.
More general information on the procedure can be found by on this blog by clicking on the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) link under Categories (to the left), or click here to get to the abdominoplasty page on my main web site: DrMele.com. Even Wikipedia has an Abdominoplasty page.
Part three of three for the Mommy Makeover segment from NBC Bay Area’s, KNTV, Living Well with host Peggy Pico.
On this show we discussed the Mommy Makeover San Francisco, focussing on breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck and liposuction. I previously posted two excerpts from the show. The first is on Breast Enhancement (Breast Augmentation) and the second covers Belly Enhancement, tummy tucks and mini tummy tucks. This segment will discuss liposuction. The full Living Well show is also available on line. To view the entire episode just click on the NBC Bay Area Living Well logo above.
This video discusses liposuction. The most broadly effective type of liposuction is tumescent liposuction. A liposuction cannula is used to demonstrate how liposuction is performed. Most liposuction is performed on an outpatient basis, and usually a compression garment is used for a few weeks after surgery. Before and after photos are also reviewed.
Part two of three for the Mommy Makeover segment from NBC Bay Area’s, KNTV, Living Well with host Peggy Pico.
On this show we discussed the Mommy Makeover San Francisco, focussing on breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck and liposuction. I previously posted an excerpt from the show on Breast Enhancement (Breast Augmentation) on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog. This video discusses Belly Enhancement, tummy tucks and mini tummy tucks. The third segment will discuss liposuction. The full episode is also available on line. To view the Living Well episode in its entirety, just click on the NBC Bay Area logo above.
This video discusses the types of tummy tucks available: the traditional tummy tuck (sometimes called abdominoplasty or panniculectomy) and the mini tummy tuck (a combination of tummy tuck and liposuction). For laxity of the abdominal wall that begins above the belly button. the tummy tuck is still the most effective treatment. If the abdominal laxity is confined to the area below the belly button, a mini tummy tuck may provide a good fix with a shorter recovery.
I will add the final video from Living Well about liposuction shortly, so be sure to bookmark and check back. If you would like more information on Tummy Tuck San Francisco, click here to visit the Abdominoplasty page on DrMele.com.
Dr. Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS of Walnut Creek, California, will be appearing this Thursday on KNTV, NBC Bay Area in San Jose. Host Peggy Pico will interview Dr. Mele on NBC’s Living Well about the Mommy Makeover – Breast Augmentation and Abdominal Rejuvenation.
Living Well with Dr. Mele premiers this Thursday, September 24, 2009, at noon. Encore broadcasts will air next month, also at noon, on Thursdays, October 1, 8 and 15. Hope you enjoy the show.
If you are the right person, there is nothing mini about the results of a mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty). Part tummy tuck, part liposuction, the procedure combines the skin tightening ability of a tummy tuck with the spot fat removal of liposuction.
Liposuction of the Abdomen - Before (Left) / After (Right)
Liposuction alone is great for the tight belly that has a collection of disproportionate fat. This fat usually collects on the lower abdomen and can be easily pinched. It is also the major cause of “muffin tops”. With good skin tone, liposuction can vacuum away the fatty bulges and return pleasing proportions to the abdomen, flanks and lower back.
Full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) of the Abdomen - Before (Left) / After (Right)
When skin is loose, however, liposuction may leave the skin with more laxity. Moreover, the risk of causing waviness or ridges in the contour goes up with loose skin. In this situation, a tummy tuck is the most reliable method of skin tightening.
Since tummy tucks tighten the abdominal skin, the looseness is removed and ridging relieved. The tried-and-true tummy tuck is a well established procedure which can provide a dramatic improvement appearance. It can tighten the skin from the ribs to the pubic bone in my Walnut Creek tummy tuck patients. When combined with a back/buttocks lift, a tummy tuck becomes a lower body lift, which can help people who have accomplished massive weight loss, but are left with a skirt of loose skin around the trunk.
Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty) with Liposuction - Before (Left) / After (Right)
For lesser problems with abdominal wall laxity, a full tummy tuck may not be necessary. When the laxity in the skin is isolated to the skin between the umbilicus (belly-button) and the pubis. The lesser skin resection allows for a less involved surgery and faster recovery. It can also be combined with more aggressive liposuction of the upper abdomen for an enhanced result.
Another Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty) with Liposuction - Before (Left) / After (Right)
Patient selection is the key to a good result with a mini tummy tuck. It is important for San Francisco Tummy Tuck patients to seek out a cosmetic plastic surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and who is familiar with the unique abilities and the limitations of the mini tummy tucks.
For additional information comparing liposuction and tummy tuck visit www.DrMele.com here. Information on Board Certification is here. You will need to create a free account, but the information is up to date and your information is not shared. Lastly, it is also a good idea to check you prospective plastic surgeon’s license with your state’s medical board. For California check here.
