Liposuction

After weight loss, it is common to still find pockets of fat within the body, which give off a lumpy or flabby appearance. Even exercise and diet may not be enough to eliminate these stubborn fat deposits. Liposuction is a targeted procedure that is performed to remove these deposits and recontour the body. It is ideal in cases where the patient has a lot of fat in specific areas but maintains a stable weight. While it is not considered a weight loss procedure, liposuction may result in a slimmer, more toned appearance.

Arm Lift

Weight loss can change the appearance of the upper arms, and this location is often hard to tone up at any weight, especially after losing weight. Excess skin can make you appear larger than you are, and many patients benefit from an arm lift to correct this area. Also called brachioplasty, arm lift removes excess skin, tightens the underlying tissue, and creates a smooth contour, allowing patients to see toned arms that are in alignment with the rest of the body.

Breast Lift

Significant changes in the breast often follow weight fluctuations, including a drastic change in weight, resulting in sagging skin and stretched areolas. A breast lift may be a solution if you are interested in restoring the breasts to a more aesthetic position on the chest. Like other customized body contouring procedures, breast lift removes the extra skin that contributes to an unflattering appearance.

Complementary Procedures

In addition to these body sculpting treatments, Dr. Coscia also offers complimentary procedures that can help you achieve a comprehensive appearance. For example, if weight loss has not improved a double chin, Kybella can help reveal a more defined jawline. This FDA-approved treatment is injected into the submental area to dissolve fat, for a long-lasting and significant result.

Complete Your Total Body Transformation

Dr. Coscia is here to help you discover the benefits of customized treatment after weight loss. Learn more about how these procedures can improve your quality of life at your consultation. Contact our office via phone or the online form.

Healthy diet and exercise have little or no effect on loose skin after weight loss. The only solution is to have the skin surgically removed with an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Rudy Coscia. Read on as Dr. Coscia explains the array of procedures he offers to help treat excess skin after significant weight loss.

Body Contouring Procedures

Body Lift

Body lift is intended to target areas of excess skin and fat and improve the contours in the upper body and/or lower body. Body lift is tailored to each individual patient based on the specific areas of concern.

Some patients opt for lower body lift, which removes excess skin and fat from the lower torso, or trunk. Typically lower body lift includes abdominoplasty, which treats excess abdominal skin and fat and tightens the abdominal wall muscles. Lower body lift also involves removing excess skin and fat from the lower back. The incision is usually placed below the underwear line and extends around the circumference of the lower torso.

Other patients opt for upper body lift, which removes excess skin and fat along the chest, extending around to the upper back. The incision is generally made just underneath the bra or bikini line.

Breast Lift

The breast area is a common area of concern for many women after significant weight loss. Breast lift (mastopexy) removes excess loose skin and rearranges the breast tissue higher on the chest wall for a more youthful contour. The remaining breast skin is tightened and the areolas are lifted higher on the breasts to create a perkier look.

Arm Lift

Arm lift (brachioplasty) is a great solution for patients with residual excess skin on the upper arms. Through an incision extending from elbow to armpit, excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining skin tightened. Arm lift creates a leaner, more elegant-looking arm contour.

Thigh Lift

Excess skin on the inner thighs left over after weight loss can be treated with thigh lift. The thigh lift incisions are usually created within the groin crease; however, some patients with extensive amounts of excess skin may need an extended incision that runs from the groin crease down to the knee. Through the incisions, excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining skin is tightened.

Learn More About Your Options

If you would like more information about plastic surgery after significant weight loss, Dr. Coscia invites you to schedule a consultation today. Call or email our office to request an appointment.