Total Body Lift
If you've recently lost a lot of weight, you deserve a "Congratulations!" Most people who lose weight enjoy enhanced health and an improved quality of life. But the picture's not all rosy – there's that extra skin to worry about. Total body lift is fast becoming a popular option following weight loss. Many Newport Beach and Long Beach residents who have achieved substantial weight loss often find that the excess skin left behind is an emotional reminder they would rather forget.
Excess skin is common after major weight loss and can be remedied with specialized body contouring procedures. At the Newport Beach and Long Beach locations of CosmetiCare, our plastic surgery specialists understand that achieving the look you want can help you live the life you want. Request a Complimentary Consultation with one of our surgeons today.
What You Need to Know about Total Body Lift
This procedure removes excess skin and re-contours areas of the abdomen, back, hips, upper thighs and buttocks. Excess skin most often occurs following excessively large amounts of weight loss, but also can develop as a result of age or pregnancy. Many patients who have undergone the gastric bypass procedure are left with large amounts of loose, hanging skin folds in all parts of their body. The majority of this skin appears on the lower body and torso but can also be prominent on the arms, face and breasts.
This sagging skin on the body can cause much discomfort to patients who have gone through the lengthy and difficult period of weight loss. The skin can cause infection, rash, irritation underneath the folds of the abdomen, breasts, buttocks and back. Body lift can correct this condition in many areas by removing skin and re-contouring the entire trunk and dramatically reshaping the body to create a more proportionate, slender and firmer look.
Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss in Newport Beach
You can learn more about the various procedures that make up a total body lift when you read more about Surgery of the Breast and Surgery of the Body. In those sections you will be able to educate yourself on specific procedures that address large amounts of excess skin. Some of these procedures include:
Some of these procedures can be performed together but body lift is not usually performed with other procedures at the same time. Your surgeon will most likely stage additional procedures for safety, less risk of complications and better healing. It is very important that you select a surgeon who understands and has experience addressing the unique cosmetic needs of post weight loss patients.
Request your Complimentary Consultation online with one of the plastic surgeons at CosmetiCare who will discuss your plastic surgery options in more detail. Or, if you'd prefer, call us at 800-95-IMAGE (800-954-6243) to schedule your appointment. With convenient locations on Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach and Bayside Drive in Newport Beach, CosmetiCare makes it easy to look your best in Southern California.
Remember that all medical procedures carry some risk. Specific risks associated with this procedure will be discussed with you during your consultation. Major complications are rare, but minor complications not affecting your surgical outcome may occasionally occur.
