After Weight Loss, Post Bariatric Surgery Atlanta GA

The popularity of liposuction, gastric surgery procedures, and other rapid weight loss solutions has skyrocketed along with the obesity rates, and this has led to an influx of post-bariatric surgery patients seeking body contouring. A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a procedure designed to remove excess skin and tissue from the upper arm. Skin can begin to lose its elasticity with age alone, but following major weight loss, the excess skin can be very noticeable. At our Atlanta, Georgia practice, our arm lift procedures are designed to hide the scars underneath the arm, while removing as much excess tissue as possible. Unlike liposuction which specifically targets sections of the body with excess deposits of fat, the thigh lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to eliminate limited fat deposits and excess, sagging skin of the upper leg. The inner thigh lift targets excess skin and underlying fat along the inside of the legs. The bilateral thigh lift serves to tighten the skin on the front and outside of patients’ thighs.

The bilateral thigh lift better serves individuals who desire their entire leg contour, namely post bariatric patients, to be more dramatically improved as opposed to those who have very specific regions of concern. The medial thigh lift serves as a means to tighten the skin of the upper third of the thigh. The plastic surgeon employs incisions along the groin to eliminate wedge-shaped sections of fatty tissue and skin for a tighter, leaner looking leg line. Think about losing a massive amount of weight like a balloon that was slowly deflated. The skin of the balloon becomes saggy, loose, and misshapen. So the human skin, too, is unable to adjust to the loss of volume within it, and becomes ill-fitting. Think of plastic surgery after weight loss as getting your skin tailored to fit your new body, and a body lift is exactly that. Like a Facelift for your lower body, a body lift procedure can include the legs, torso, buttock, hips, and back, depending on the case.

At our Atlanta office, Dr. Whiteman specializes in post-bariatric surgery for males as well. The excess skin and tissue that is leftover after massive weight loss can accumulate in very unflattering areas, and Dr. Whiteman has spent years helping patients regain a more attractive figure after they’ve lost large amounts of weight. Contact our Atlanta, Georgia office if you’re considering post-bariatric surgery. View our Video Gallery about post-bariatric surgery and other procedures today. Plastic surgery after massive weight loss usually involves multiple procedures to achieve your desired results. It is important to discuss with Dr. Whiteman your exact goals and aims for the procedures, so he can fully and accurately appraise the situation and determine what is needed for those goals to be reached. Please contact our office if you have any questions about arm lift, full body lift, or other post-bariatric surgery. A member of our office team will be happy to help you.

Q: Am I a good candidate for post bariatric (weight loss) surgery, Candidates for post bariatric surgery include patients who seek body contouring for excess skin following considerable weight loss or weight loss surgery. Q: How much time will I need for recovery following post bariatric (weight loss) surgery, After surgery, most patients return to daily activities and work within two weeks. If a patient’s work involves more strenuous physical labor, their downtime could be closer to three weeks. It is recommended to wait a month after surgery to participate in more strenuous exercise. What procedure(s) are you interested in, Please leave this field empty. The information presented on Southern Plastic Surgery's website is only for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Therefore, Southern Plastic Surgery is not liable for any errors or omissions in this information; nor are they liable for any damages from its use. For complete plastic and reconstructive surgery information or medically related question, it is important to seek personalized care from a board certified plastic surgeon. Treatment results may vary from person to person.