Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery – Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Despite weight loss, abdominal laxity and redundant skin mask the body shaping benefits of weight loss. A tummy tuck makes things right.
What is Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery?
Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery is Plastic Surgery performed after Bariatric Surgery, to reduce the amount of redundant skin left behind after the fat is burned off. To truly understand Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery, it is important to understand Bariatric Surgery.
What is Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery is surgery designed to cause weight loss in individuals who are morbidly obese. It is not Liposuction. Bariatric Surgery does not remove fat, it causes weight loss by restricting the intake of calories.
How does Bariatric Surgery work?
Bariatric Surgery works through plication, bypass or a combination of the two. Plication reduces the size of the stomach, causing early satiety so less food is eaten. Bypass bypasses a segment of the small intestine causing fewer calories to be absorbed from what is eaten. Since either technique can be “eaten through” without proper dicipline, a combination of the two tends to yield the largest weight loss.
Is Bariatric Surgery Safe?
Bariatric Surgery is more complex than piercing ones ears, and even piercings carry risk. There needs to be a benefit to the surgery that outweighs the risks. This is why Bariatric Surgery is performed only for people who are significantly overweight.
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
There are benefits to Bariatric Surgery besides weight loss. Cleveland Clinic researchers recently published the largest review of weight loss surgery to date. They reviewed 73 bariatric surgery and cardiovascular risk factor studies involving nearly 20,000 thousands patients who had weight loss surgery. For the Post Bariatric Surgery Patients, 63% saw their hypertension improve, 73% saw improvement in their diabetes, and 65% had their cholesterol levels fall. The average follow-up was almost five years. The findings were published in the journal Heart.
What happens after Bariatric Plastic Surgery?
The goal of Bariatric Surgery is to cause massive weight loss. It takes about a year for the body to adjust to its new physiology, and for a pateint’s weight and nutrition to stabilize. During this time, adipose tissue is consumed, and the health benefits are produced. Unfortunately, the skin is frequently left deflated and saggy.
That’s where Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery comes in
Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery is designed to remove the excess skin from the body and extremities, and reduce the skin laxity, revealing the new, slimmer body contours and improving the way one looks and feels. Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Procedures include:
The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgery is dedicated to shaping the body after massive weight loss.
Dr. Mele is an Active Member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgery, a group of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons dedicated to reshaping bodies after massive weight loss. If you have lost a significant amount of weight, or have completed Bariatric Surgery, and are looking to remove loose skin, give my San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery office in Walnut Creek, California, a call at (925) 943-6353, and schedule a personal consultation appointment.
We are wrapping up our Tummy Tuck videos this week, with more of today’s latest variations in Abdominoplasty. We will review Floating Belly Button Tummy Tucks and Fleur-de-Lys Tummy Tucks.
Floating Belly Button Tummy Tuck
Floating Belly Button Tummy Tucks are for those needing more than a Mini Tummy Tuck, but not quite a full Tummy Tuck. This Abdominoplasty does not make an incision around the belly button. Instead, the belly button “floats” downwards along with the skin. This is useful when there is a little loose skin above the belly button, that would not be treated with a mini tummy tuck. The important word is little. If you have a lot of loose skin, the belly button would float all the way off!
Fleur-de-Lys Tummy Tuck
Fleur-de-Lys Tummy Tucks remove skin at the bottom, like a full Tummy Tuck. Additionally, skin is also removed vertically, from the middle of the belly. This technique is most often used for post bariatric, and other massive weight loss patients. It allows for the maximal reduction in excess skin. With most massive weight loss patients, a Fleur-de-Lys Tummy Tuck is more than is needed, but when it is necessary, it is a great technique.
Tummy Tuck on San Francisco Bay Area Television
This is segment four of four from KRON4′s Body Beautiful. Links to previous segments are posted below. The (415) number that appears in this Tummy Tuck Video was provided for viewers to call in with their questions during the live show. If you are considering Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Mommy Makeovers or another Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedure, information is available here on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog, and my other websites listed above on the left under “Useful Links“. Or better, give me a call at (925) 943-6353, and schedule your personal consultation appointment.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video with Before and After Pictures
Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions
The first segment of this television show reviewed Liposuction. The second segment discussed Tummy Tucks and Lower Body Lifts, while the third segment has more about Liposuction, Tummy Tucks and Mini Tummy Tucks. This video covers more general information about Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) as well details of the variations listed above. Topics covered in this Tummy Tuck Video include:
What is a Floating Belly Button Tummy Tuck?
Do you need a belly button?
Can you keep your belly button?
What if I have an umbilical hernia?
What is a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
Who is usually a candidate for a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
How long does a Tummy Tuck last?
What is a Mommy Makeover?
Is there a “normal” age for a Tummy Tuck?
Can a man have a Tummy Tuck too?
When will you see your Abdominoplasty results?
Is Liposuction safer than a Tummy Tuck?
If you still have questions about Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Mommy Makeovers or other Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedures, call our San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery office or use the contact form on the left to ask your questions. If you are considering Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, call (925) 943-6353, and we will help you take the next step.
There are four segments to the Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Series as seen on KRON4′s Body Beautiful.
If you’ve ever wished your upper arm skin would stop waving when you do, Brachioplasty, also known as an Arm Lift, may be right for you.
Arm Lift Before and After Pictures
Arm Lift Before and After (Brachioplasty): A large amount of excess skin is present on the left. After an arm lift, on the right, the excess skin has been removed, creating a tight, shapely upper arm.
Arm Lift FAQ’s
Who is a good candidate for an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)? Anyone with a large amount of excess skin is candidate for an arm lift. The more excess skin, the more dramatic the improvement. If you have lost weight, and the fat has left the arms, but stretched out upper arm skin remains, Brachioplasty can reveal your hard work by removing the redundant, loose skin. Good health is also a must for any elective plastic surgery.
What is the recovery after a Brachioplasty? You can go home the same day as your Arm Lift. Light compression sleeves are worn for several weeks afterward for support and to minimize swelling. It takes a few weeks before full activity is permitted. Scar care is instituted after surgery and is maintained until the scar is fully mature.
What are the alternatives to an Arm Lift? Unfortunately, for very loose skin there is not substitute for Brachioplasty. Despite the promises you will find on-line, there is no dependable way to shrink the skin without surgery. However, if your upper arms are full due to disproportionate fat, and the skin retains good tone, Liposuction can offer excellent improvement without a Brachioplasty scar.
More Brachioplasty information is available on the Dr. Mele Website on the Arm Lift page.
Brachioplasty Before and After Photos
Brachioplasty Before and After (Arm Lift): Before the arm lift she has twice the skin she needs. After the arm lift the skin conforms to the muscles. The scar is hidden along the lower, inside edge of the arm.
Who should perform an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)?
When selecting a Plastic Surgeon, you want:
a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has lots of experience with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in general and Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) specifically.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) membership. This means Certified by the AMerican Board of Plastic Surgery, and subjected to periodic peer review for up-to-date skills, safety and ethical behavior.
Tummy Tucks, in the San Francisco Bay Area, remain high on the list of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Whether performed on their own, or as part of a Mommy Makeover, abdominoplasty can repair loose overstretched skin, muscle laxity, disproportionate fat, and even remove stretch marks from the lower abdomen.
Tummy Tuck Before and After: Lower abdominal laxity distorts the appearance of the abs in this otherwise fit woman. In just a few weeks after her tummy tuck, her clothes fit better, and she is much happier with her new look.
Tummy Tuck Alternatives and Options
The Tummy Tuck is the plastic surgery work horse for abdominal rejuvenation. It addresses all three of the major areas on concern for the lower abdomen. Abdominoplasty tightens skin, removes fat and cinches up the muscles like an internal corset. For most patients, after weight loss or child birth, this is the best option. When the skin and muscles are tight, however, Liposuction alone may be sufficient to flatten the belly. When muscle and skin laxity is confined to the area below the belly-button, a mini-tummy-tuck may be a better choice.
Maintaining the Proportions of the Trunk
Sometimes the fat extends around the sides to the back. The love handles or “back fat” may look disproportionate after the belly is repaired. A Tummy Tuck can be combined with Liposuction to extend the results. As long as the skin tone is good, liposuction can be utilized to removed the love handles and back fat to rejuvenate the entire trunk.
Liposuction of the back can be combined with a tummy tuck to further enhance your results. In this case, liposuction allowed for further reduction of the waist, and smoothing of the back. The combination allows clothing to fit better than with a tummy tuck alone.
Liposuction only works when the skin retains the ability to contract and shrink to the new, slimmer shape. When the skin is over stretched, appropriately named “plastic deformation” in Engineering, it can no longer regain its original shape. This is the benefit of operations like Abdominoplasty and the circumferential Lower Body Lift or Belt Lipectomy used for Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery. These procedures remove the excess skin and allow for enhanced, more form fitting results.
Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in more information about Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Mini-Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty), Liposuction, Lower Body Lift or Belt Lipectomy? More is available on my main web site, DrMele.com, and via any of the links embedded above. We would be happy to answer your questions via the contact form to the left or via the phone.
To schedule a private consultation in our Walnut Creek, CA, Plastic Surgery Office call (925) 943-6353.
Live Television Event on Monday, September 10, 2012, at 11:00 AM
Update: Dr. Joseph Mele, will be appearing live Monday, on KRON4′s Body Beautiful. The topic will be all about the abdomen. You can call in and get your questions answered during the show, or email them beforehand using the contact form on the left.
The Tummy Tuck remains one of the most requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in my San Francisco Bay Area plastic surgery office. Walnut Creek is a growing community with excellent schools. It’s a great area for raising children, so I see lots of mommies from Walnut Creek and the surrounding areas.
Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, it doesn't matter what you want to call it, the result is a flatter, firmer stomach.
What Does a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Do?
Tummy tucks are designed to fix abdominal wall laxity. Abdominoplasty can repair stretched abdominal wall muscles. The tummy tuck removes the excess skin and fat that accumulates on the lower belly. This part of the abdominoplasty is sometimes called a Panniculectomy. Whatever the name, the result is a firmer, flatter abdominal wall.
Tummy Tuck Timing – When to Get Your Abdominoplasty
There are several reasons for abdominal wall laxity, but having children tops the list. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal muscles and skin. Often the stretching is irreversible, and the skin and muscle remain loose, despite weight loss and working out. It may take several months for your abdomen to recover from child birth. Normally, maximum shrinkage is seen by your newborns first birthday. The best time to get a tummy tuck is after your are done having children. For more information about abdominoplasty, click on San Francisco Tummy Tucks
Another common reason for a tummy tuck is a history of being overweight. Weight gain, like pregnancy, stretches the abdominal wall. When the weight is lost, loose skin and stretched muscle may continue to be a problem. This occurs in more areas than the abdomen. Loose skin may affect the breasts, face, arms and thighs too. The best time to have a tummy tuck after Weight Loss, is when you have reached your goal weight. If you have had bariatric surgery for weight loss, it is recommended to wait one year after your weight loss surgery. This allows you to reach a stable weight, and gives your body time to adjust to its new physiology. For more information on plastic surgery that can help improve your appearance after weight loss, click on Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery.
Mommy Makeovers
The Mommy Makeover is a combination of Tummy Tuck and Breast Enhancement. Since pregnancy affects the breast and abdomen, the mommy makeover is one of the most common combination surgeries I perform. Most commonly, Breast Augmentation, with or without a Breast Lift, is added to the tummy tuck. But sometimes, just a breast lift (mastopexy) or even breast reduction is needed. A mommy makeover may involve a smaller abdominal procedure when appropriate, so liposuction and mini tummy tucks (mini abdominoplasty) are always considered. For more information on Mommy Makeovers, click on San Francisco Mommy Makeover.
If you would like more information about the mommy makeover, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, liposuction, Breast Augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction or post-bariatric plastic surgery, make an appointment for a personal, private plastic surgery consultation. Give us a call at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form on this page.
Dr. Mele discusses Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks, Mini Tummy Tucks and Liposuction) on the Bay Area's News Station, KRON4.
San Francisco Bay Area Tummy Tuck patients learned the latest in body contouring on Body Beautiful with host Vicki Liviakis. My recent KRON 4 appearance reveals how Tummy Tucks can help after weight loss and childbirth. By removing disproportionate fat and repairing loose abdominal skin and muscle laxity, you can have a rejuvenated belly. This is part four of the video series; however, links to all four parts are available at the bottom of this post. Watch the show on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog, and learn about the latest techniques of Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tucks) and Liposuction.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video
This is the final of four video segments about procedures for tightening your tummy. The video includes more viewer questions from the live broadcast. If you didn’t have a chance to call in during the broadcast, but you have questions, feel free to call my office directly at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form at the bottom of the left column. The (415) phone number in the video was for the live broadcast only.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video Part 4
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Information
This Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video includes:
How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?
Does insurance cover Abdominoplasty costs?
What type of Tummy Tuck is best for you?
Modifications of Abdominoplasty (Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck) for skin tightening after massive weight loss and after bariatric surgery?
How long is the Tummy Tuck recovery?
Can an Abdominoplasty be performed safely with Diabetes?
Finding the Right Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgeon
If you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery to improve the appearance of your tummy, or any body part, be certain to review the benefits, and the risks, with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself, as part of your personalized consultation appointment.
Additional Information on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
This is part 4 of 4 in a video series on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additional segments can be found here:
Additional information on Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tucks, Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and many other procedures is available on my main Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery website and information on breast implants and breast augmentation is available on my specialty breast site: San Francisco Breast. Information on procedures frequently combined with Tummy Tuck procedures, like Breast Augmentation or Liposuction, with a Tummy Tuck is also available. The combination of Tummy Tuck and Breast Enhancement (Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, etc…) is often called a Mommy Makeover.
Dr. Mele discusses Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks, Mini Tummy Tucks and Liposuction) on the Bay Area's News Station, KRON4.
San Francisco Bay Area Tummy Tuck patients learned what’s new in body contouring on my recent KRON 4 Body Beautiful appearance with host Vicki Liviakis. Tummy Tucks can help after lost weight, childbirth and other causes of abdominal laxity. You can watch the show, in its entirety, on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog, and learn about the latest techniques of Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tucks) and Liposuction.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video
This is the third of four video segments about abdominal rejuvenation. This video includes viewer questions from the live broadcast. The combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty is reviewed. If you have questions, feel free to call my office directly at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form at the bottom of the left column. The (415) phone number in the video was for the live broadcast only.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video Part 3
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Information
This Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video includes:
Should you lose weight before Abdominoplasty surgery?
Does having more fat mean more Tummy Tuck costs?
Can a Tummy Tuck be performed after a C-section?
Will Abdominoplasty interfere with my gym work-outs?
Can I have more children after a Tummy Tuck? Is it a good idea?
Does age matter?
Can I combine other procedures, like Breast Augmentation or Liposuction, with a Tummy Tuck? (Breast Augmentation with Tummy Tuck is often called a Mommy Makeover)
What are the alternatives to Abdominoplasty?
What exactly does a Tummy Tuck repair?
Loose Skin?
Loose Muscle?
Excess Fat?
Stretch Marks?
Finding the Right Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgeon
If you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery to improve the appearance of your tummy, or any body part, be certain to review the benefits, and the risks, with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself, as part of your personalized consultation appointment.
Additional Information on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
This is part 3 of 4 in a video series on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additional segments can be found here:
Abdominoplasty San Francisco Bay Area (Tummy Tuck) – Part 4 of 4 (Coming Soon)
Additional information on Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tucks, Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and many other procedures is available on my main Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery website and information on breast implants and breast augmentation is available on my specialty breast site: San Francisco Breast.
Dr. Mele discusses Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks, Mini Tummy Tucks and Liposuction) on the Bay Area's News Station, KRON4.
I recently appeared on Body Beautiful, and San Francisco Bay Area Tummy Tuck patients learned what’s new in body contouring. If you have lost weight, had a baby or have stubborn bulges of fat, cosmetic plastic surgery may be right for you. Hear the latest about Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tucks) and Liposuction on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video
Below is the second of four video segments about abdominal rejuvenation. This video includes before and after pictures of tummy tucks both large and small. Comparisons between liposuction and tummy tuck are made. Please note, the (415) phone number in the video was for the live broadcast only. If you have questions about abdominoplasty, feel free to call my office directly at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form at the bottom of the left column.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video Part 2
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Information
This Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Video includes:
Abdominoplasty Before and After Pictures after massive weight loss (post-bariatric surgery)
Tummy Tuck Before and After Pictures after childbirth with stretch mark removal
Abdominoplasty Before and After Pictures with muscle tightening
Tummy Tuck Before and After Pictures with removal of lower abdominal fat and muscle tightening
What is the difference between a Mini Tummy Tuck and a Full Tummy Tuck?
Where does Liposuction fit into abdominal rejuvenation?
Where is the scar located for a Tummy Tuck?
Is the Mini Tummy Tuck scar really shorter than the traditional Abdominoplasty scar?
What can be done to minimize the Tummy Tuck scar?
Massage
Topical Silicone
Laser treatments
Finding the Right Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgeon
If you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery to improve the appearance of your tummy, or any body part, be certain to review the benefits, and the risks, with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself, as part of your personalized consultation appointment.
Additional Information on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
This is part 2 of 4 in a video series on Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additional segments can be found here:
Abdominoplasty San Francisco Bay Area (Tummy Tuck) – Part 4 of 4 (Coming Soon)
Additional information on Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tucks, Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and many other procedures is available on my main Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery website and information on breast implants and breast augmentation is available on my specialty breast site: San Francisco Breast.
Variety is the spice of life, and it is the single most important aspect of plastic surgery that makes my job both rewarding and challenging. Abdominal rejuvenation provides a simple example of what I mean.
From tight bodied bikini models looking to remove that last little area of disproportionate fat, to patients who have lost massive amounts of weight and who are left with rolls of redundant skin, patients looking to smooth out their abdomen come in all shapes an sizes. While a little liposuction may be the perfect fix for small areas of disproportionate fat, it will not remove excess skin. Larger problems usually require larger solutions.
When skin is loose and redundant, liposuction, even laser liposuction and ultrasonic liposuction, will not significantly tighten the skin. Small amounts of skin excess, isolated to below the belly button, can be removed with a mini tummy tuck. However, as the skin laxity becomes a problem above the belly button, the full tummy tuck takes over as the procedure of choice. A full tummy tuck allows for removal of excess skin and fat, and also allows for tightening of the abdominal muscles beneath the skin, all along the midline, from the ribs to the pubis.
Left - Before Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck after massive weight loss. Notice the abdominal skin is wider than the thighs. The excess skin makes is very difficult to find clothes that fit well. Right - After Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck with removal of lower and mid abdominal skin excesses, reveals a smooth, well proportioned abdomen after massive weight loss. The decision to use a Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck was simplified by a preexisting vertical scar.
For the most redundant abdominal skin, even a full tummy tuck may not be enough. Enter the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck. The Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck is more than the full tummy tuck. Like a full tummy tuck, the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck incorporates removal of skin and fat from the lower abdomen, and tightening of the abdominal muscles. In addition, the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck allows for removal of excess skin from the center of the abdominal wall from the ribs to the pubic region.
A Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck is reserved for patients with massive amounts of abdominal wall skin. Most commonly this is seen in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, like that seen after bariatric surgery or after remarkable changes in diet and exercise. If you have seen NBC’s the Biggest Loser, you have seen what happens when massive weight is lost, and the excess skin remains. The Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck’s additional removal of the excess skin centrally, allows for horizontal tightening, and an overall firmer result.
If you are a San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery patient, looking for abdominal rejuvenation from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon offering the entire range of treatment options, call today, (925) 943-6353, to arrange your private personalized consultation.
Brachioplasty is the plastic surgery term for an arm lift. For large excesses of upper arm skin, there is no better treatment. While liposuction can address excess fat in the upper arm, it cannot reduce loose skin.
For women and men who have lost a significant amount of weight, the upper arm is an area that can be problematic. With weight gain, the skin expands to cover the increased size. This happens any place on the body that fat is stored, not just the upper arms. The arms, abdomen, breasts, thighs, face and back are frequently lifted and tucked after massive weight loss and post-bariatric surgery. The tailoring of excess skin is an important component of cosmetic plastic surgery, and can dramatically improve appearance. If you have lost a large amount of weight, removing the excess skin completes the transition.
Before and After Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
Right Arm after weight loss and before Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Right Arm after weight loss and after Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Above is a woman who has lost about half her weight. She was left with a large amount of skin on her upper arms, sometimes referred to as “bat wings”. Brachioplasty (arm lift) before and after pictures are shown. The picture on the left shows the amount of excess skin present before her arm lift. The picture on the right reveals her appearance after brachioplasty. The incision is placed along the inferior border of the arm to keep it out of sight.
After Weight Loss, When is it Time to Consider a Lift?
If you have recently lost weight, or have had bariatric surgery, it is worth giving your body a year to adjust. This gives your skin a chance to contract, and your body’s digestive system a chance to absorb the nutrients you need to heal. If it has been a year, and there is still too much skin, cosmetic plastic surgery can help.
