Bariatric and gastric surgeries can help achieve substantial weight loss for obese patients, but while this improves the patient’s health, there are often cosmetic concerns that need to be addressed after surgery such as inelastic, stretched-out skin.
Post-Bariatric PROCEDURE
WHAT IS A Post-Bariatric PROCEDURE?
Undergoing weight loss surgery can not only improve cosmetic concerns; it can also increase your mobility and help prevent the development of serious health consequences. However, loose skin is often left over from these surgeries — even for those who had as little as 50 pounds removed. If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight, excess loose skin may be keeping you from fully enjoying your new, slimmer body. At Stephens Plastic Surgery + Skincare Aesthetics of Baton Rouge, Dr. J. Anthony Stephens specializes in body contouring procedures to help patients look and feel better after weight loss surgery. With post-bariatric body contouring, your weight loss journey and overall satisfaction with your body can go one step further and greatly improve quality of life.
BENEFITS OF A Post-Bariatric
Arm lift
Breast lift
Abdominoplasty
Buttock lift
Thigh lift
Dr. Stephens combines cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for post-bariatric patients, tightening the skin and restoring the natural contours for increased self-confidence and better health overall. Dr. Stephens offers multiple procedures to tighten, lift, and contour sagging areas, including:
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR Post-Bariatric?
Typically, candidates for post-bariatric body contouring suffer from loose, inelastic skin on multiple areas of the body due to weight loss or surgery. During your consultation with Dr. Stephens, factors such as your overall health, medical history, and cosmetic goals will be discussed in order to determine which body contouring procedures are right for you. In general, those who make great candidates for post-bariatric body contouring individuals who:
Have loose, excess skin after weight loss or bariatric surgery
Are at a healthy, stable weight
Are not planning to lose more weight
Do not have any chronic medical conditions
Are non-smokers in general good health
Are willing and able to maintain a healthy lifestyle
DID YOU KNOW?
According to medical studies, patients who remove excess skin after bariatric surgery are more likely to keep weight off.
Post-Bariatric PROCEDURE Details
Post-bariatric surgery is performed with the patient under general anesthesia. It can often be an outpatient procedure where you can go home the same day. During post-bariatric body contouring, the skin is lifted from underlying tissue and the muscles are tightened.
Excess skin and residual fat are removed, improving natural contours in many areas of the body including the abdomen, arms, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs. Careful attention is paid to where the incisions are placed so that when healed, they will be as inconspicuous as possible.
Fat Reduction Options
AFTER YOUR POST-BARIATRIC PROCEDURE
The extent of your recovery will depend on which body contouring procedures you undergo. Bruising and swelling are normal after surgery, as is mild discomfort.
Dr. Stephens will provide you with post-surgical instructions in order to reduce the risk of infection and ensure that you heal properly. During your consultation with Dr. Stephens, he will let you know how much time you’ll need to take off work and normal activities to ensure proper healing. The minimum for recovery is 10-14 days.
What to Consider Before Post-Bariatric Surgery
Your weight loss journey should be complete at the time of your post-bariatric surgery, and you will need to be at a stable weight
Excess loose, hanging skin can only be removed surgically. No amount of diet or exercise can take it away.
If you smoke, you’ll need to stop six weeks before your procedure and continue to avoid smoking during recovery
Only undergo post-bariatric surgery with a specialist in these procedures
