Substantial weight loss can leave patients with excess skin. For many people, plastic surgery provides the answer to the discomfort, hygienic challenges and unsightliness of that extra skin. Post-bariatric reconstructive surgery or body contouring, as it is sometimes called, usually occurs 12-18 months after the procedure or when weight loss has reached a plateau for three to six months.
The next step in your journey
Is plastic surgery right for you?
Regardless of the procedure, plastic surgery after bariatric surgery and subsequent weight-loss is a serious undertaking. Post-bariatric body contouring is a relatively new specialty in the cosmetic surgery industry, which means that it can be challenging to find a surgeon with extensive experience and expertise. Having at least a few formal consultations with different surgeons is recommended to make sure you find a surgeon with an appropriate level of experience; a surgeon you can trust and who will help you feel comfortable with your decision.
Whatever your personal circumstances and your amount of excess skin, the plastic surgery forum will give you the ability to investigate and review the safety and effectiveness of procedures you are considering, explore emerging trends in plastic surgery and meet plastic surgeons that focus on post-op bariatric surgery patients as part of their practice.Choosing to have post-op plastic surgery is a very important decision, just as choosing to have bariatric surgery and finding the right surgeon were critical earlier in the journey.
DECIDING ON PLASTIC SURGERY AND FINDING THE RIGHT SURGEON FOR YOU
The decision about which operation is best for you is a complicated one, research is key. Although the information presented here may be helpful, you will be able to learn substantially more about the benefits, risks and outcomes of your chosen procedures(s) during your consultation.
In addition, many post-op members of ObesityHelp have posted their plastic surgeon reviews. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from this extensive collection of experiences and recommendations and make sure to leave a review when you've made the next step in your journey.
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