If you’ve lost significant weight but struggle with excess skin, you may benefit from body contouring with Dr. Teri N. Moak. This surgery treats sagging skin on the face, neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back, and thighs, giving you a smoother, more toned appearance to fully showcase your weight loss achievements.
Sagging skin can obscure the results
of your hard work
After weight loss, you deserve to see the full results of your efforts. However, sagging skin can often obscure these achievements. As the skin stretches and loses elasticity during weight gain, it may not retract fully after weight loss. This can lead to excess, loose skin on the face, neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back, thighs, and other areas. This not only affects your appearance but can also cause discomfort and limit clothing options, making body contouring after weight loss in Atlanta a necessary step to complete your transformation.
What is body contouring after weight loss?
Body contouring after weight loss is a series of surgical procedures that remove excess skin and reshape your body after significant weight loss. As weight loss can leave behind sagging skin on areas like the face, neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back, and thighs, body contouring addresses these issues to reveal a smoother, more toned appearance. The procedures are tailored to target specific areas of concern and help you achieve a more defined and youthful look, allowing you to fully enjoy the results of your weight loss.
You may be a candidate for body
contouring after weight loss if:
- You have maintained a stable weight for at least 6 months
- You are in good general health
- You have realistic expectations for the surgery
- You have good nutrition and protein intake
- You are a nonsmoker, or are willing to stop smoking before surgery
- You experience physical discomfort from excess skin
- You are hindered by sagging skin in your daily activities
- You have areas of loose skin that do not improve with exercise
- You desire a more contoured and youthful appearance
- You are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle post-surgery
Body contouring after weight loss can treat the following:
- Sagging skin on the face and neck
- Loose, deflated breasts
- Excess skin on the upper arms
- Abdominal skin laxity
- Loose skin on the back and bra line
- Sagging buttocks
- Thigh skin excess causing chafing
- Generalized skin laxity across multiple body areas
- Physical discomfort from hanging skin
- Limited clothing options due to excess skin
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Moak to discuss whether body contouring after weight loss in Atlanta is right for you.
What are the procedures commonly used for body contouring after weight loss?
Upper body lift
An upper body lift targets loose skin and excess tissue in the upper back and bra line area. This procedure helps to create a smoother, more toned appearance by removing redundant skin and tightening the underlying structures. The surgery involves an incision along the bra line, allowing the surgeon to remove the excess skin and reshape the upper body for a contoured silhouette.
Breast lift
A breast lift, or mastopexy, addresses sagging and deflated breasts that often result from weight loss. This procedure involves lifting and reshaping the breasts to a more youthful position while repositioning the nipples for a natural look. In some cases, a breast lift can be combined with implants to restore lost volume, helping you achieve a firmer, perkier breast contour.
Tummy tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the abdominal muscles. This results in a flatter, more toned midsection and enhances the overall waistline. The procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals with loose, hanging skin around the stomach that cannot be addressed through diet and exercise alone.
Lower body lift
The lower body lift is a comprehensive procedure for loose skin on the lower back, buttocks, hips, and thighs. This surgery combines the benefits of a buttock lift and thigh lift to provide a more defined and contoured lower body. It is ideal for those who experience significant sagging in the lower half of their body after weight loss.
Arm lift
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, targets excess skin and fat on the upper arms, often referred to as “bat wings.” It is beneficial for individuals who are self-conscious about the appearance of their arms and avoid wearing sleeveless clothing. By removing the excess skin and improving the arm shape, an arm lift enhances the overall proportion and symmetry of the upper body.
Thigh lift
A thigh lift focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs to create a leaner and more toned appearance. The surgery involves making an incision in the groin area, extending down the inner thigh, allowing the surgeon to remove the excess skin and reshape the thigh contours. The result is a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing leg shape.
What is the recovery following body
contouring after weight loss?
After surgery for body contouring after weight loss in Atlanta, recovery will depend on the procedures performed. You can expect some discomfort, swelling, and bruising for a few weeks and must wear compression garments to support healing. You can resume most daily activities in 2-3 weeks, but strenuous workouts should be avoided for up to 6 weeks.
Over time, the swelling will diminish, and the scars will fade. The results will improve as your body heals, revealing a more contoured and youthful appearance that reflects your hard-earned weight loss efforts.
Body contouring after weight loss FAQs
How long do body contouring results last?
With proper maintenance, the results are long-lasting. While weight fluctuations and aging can affect the outcomes, maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can prolong the results.
Can I combine multiple body contouring procedures into one surgery?
Yes, combining procedures like a tummy tuck with an arm lift or thigh lift can reduce overall recovery time compared to separate surgeries. Dr. Moak will discuss your goals to curate the most appropriate combination of surgeries for your body contouring after weight loss in Atlanta.
Be beautiful, thoughtfully
Dr. Teri N. Moak is a fellowship-trained, award-winning plastic surgeon renowned for her compassionate approach and dedication to celebrating individual beauty. She empowers patients to live confidently by providing honest assessments and delivering natural-looking results. If you’re considering body contouring after weight loss, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moak to explore personalized treatment options tailored to enhance your newfound confidence and help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
