- About After Weight Loss
- who are ideal candidates for after weight loss surgery?
- What Are the Benefits of After Weight Loss Surgery?
- After Weight Loss Surgery Reviews
- how does after weight loss surgery work?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What to Expect Following after weight loss surgery
- Reach Your Goals
- Get In Touch
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About After Weight Loss
Patients who accomplish significant weight loss are usually ecstatic, having overcome a big burden in life. Oftentimes, while their new shape represents a huge accomplishment, in many cases, they will face other cosmetic frustrations. The new challenge is usually the hanging skin that resides on the body. Significant weight loss generally leaves patients with skin that cannot conform to their new shape. No matter where the skin deformity resides, skin removal surgery is needed to correct the issue. Plastic Surgery Vegas offers skin removal surgery for Las Vegas, NV men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight but cannot rid loose skin with exercise alone. This usually is a life-changing procedure at Plastic Surgery Vegas and also serves as a lasting step in a patient's weight loss journey.
who are ideal candidates for after weight loss surgery?
The ideal candidates for skin removal and tightening surgery are those who have excessive loose skin due to losing a significant amount of weight. Generally, this issue is visible early on as the body gets smaller. If you have hanging skin, after weight loss surgery at Plastic Surgery Vegas can remove the deformity and secure the underlying tissue for a tighter and healthier appearance. It's recommended that patients are close to a healthy weight before having this procedure.
What Are the Benefits of After Weight Loss Surgery?
Losing weight is a significant feat that you should be proud of; on the other hand, weight loss can also present its own problems, including baggy skin and uneven clusters of fatty tissue. Post-weight loss surgery in Las Vegas, NV at Plastic Surgery Vegas can help you enhance your new look with many great benefits, which include:
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Eliminates unwanted slack, baggy skin
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Raises and firms skin
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Suitable for multiple body areas
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Recontours your body for a more even, uniform look
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Improves mobility and physical activity
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Helps straighten posture
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Achieves an enhanced, more striking look
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Helps to relieve skin sensitivity and rashes
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Delivers a boost to poise and self-image
After Weight Loss Surgery Reviews
I had a fleur de lis tummy tuck with abdominal muscle repair, mons lift, and a breast lift with augmentation all done in the same surgery by Dr. Higgins. First, my results are incredible. He removed all of the loose skin from my 90lb weight loss with the tummy tuck and did some abdominal sculpting with the muscle repair. He raised the saggy parts with the mons lift and absolutely snatched my waist with the fleur de lis tummy tuck. I was also very impressed with my breasts, I previously had spiderweb tattoos on them and somehow he was able to keep the tattoos in tact and did not ruin the appearance of them, even with the breast lift and taking skin from the breast. Dr. Higgins is very kind and has great bedside mannerisms, he made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire process. He and his team were easy to reach for any questions and concerns I had. Second, the CNA they sent me home with was incredible. Christy from Post Op Pampering went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable during my recovery. There were some very hard days I wouldn’t have been able to get through post surgery if it had not been for her. Christy is very kind and fun to be around, and I felt very safe and comfortable knowing she was helping me during my initial recovery. If I have future surgeries to remove loose skin from arms and thighs I will be specifically requesting Christy is the CNA they send from Post Op Pampering.
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how does after weight loss surgery work?
After weight loss surgery is generally considered an invasive treatment. It is performed using general anesthesia and lasts about 3 – 7 hours, depending on how many procedures are being performed. In most cases, an overnight stay is necessary. Fat removal is often used during the procedure to eliminate excess pockets of fat, followed by skin excision. This surgery does make larger incisions than other cosmetic surgeries so varying degrees of scars will be associated with this treatment. During this procedure, every attempt is made by our team to place the incisions as inconspicuous as possible. We will also give you comprehensive scar treatment instructions for an effective outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be included in my after weight loss surgery?
Typical areas that are corrected in after weight loss surgery are the abdomen, buttocks, upper thighs, arms, neck, and breasts. In your consultation, we will discuss your concerns and goals before completing an examination of your body. Once this is complete, we will give you our suggestion on what needs to be part of your surgery.
When should I get my after weight loss surgery?
During the course of losing weight, the areas of excess skin will become apparent and it's usually around this time that you should schedule a consultation at Plastic Surgery Vegas. During this consultation, we will talk about how to prepare for your surgery and what might be part of your custom treatment plan. Before scheduling surgery, you need to be at or near your goal weight.
What will my recovery be like after surgery?
The length of your recovery will vary, depending on how many areas you are addressing during after weight loss surgery. If you had many areas treated, your recovery will take more time. In your consultation, we will talk to you about what you can expect after surgery and suggestions to help you be more comfortable. Follow-up appointments at Plastic Surgery Vegas will need to be scheduled so we can monitor your recovery.
What to Expect Following after weight loss surgery
When you are released from our care, you will need to allow a week or two to recover at home. Small tubes may be inserted near the incision sites to help control drainage, and compression garments should be worn to help with swelling. On average, it takes about 2 – 4 weeks until you can go back to regular activities, but considering the level of invasiveness, it may take longer. We find that most of our patients are healed around six months. Skin removal surgery can be life-changing for patients with visible results that are immediate. Once healed, you will be able to wear the clothes you want and move freely without layers of wrinkled skin keeping you from the things you love to do.
Reach Your Goals
Losing weight is such an awesome accomplishment, and we are so happy for you if you have finally met your personal transformation. If loose and hanging skin is a current challenge, we invite you to learn about your alternatives for skin removal surgery. After weight loss surgery can further improve your silhouette and help you meet and surpass each of the exciting body goals you set for yourself. Call Plastic Surgery Vegas in Las Vegas, NV to schedule your consultation.