Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement that deserves to be celebrated. For many, the journey doesn’t end there, as the excess, sagging skin left behind can often overshadow your hard-earned results. At the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, we understand the importance of feeling as good as you look and looking as good as you feel.
To help make your weight loss journey feel truly complete, Dr. Mary Gingrass and Dr. Melinda Haws share their top 5 procedures for post-weight loss rejuvenation, specifically designed to address and improve sagging skin.
1. Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a body contouring procedure used to tighten weakened abdominal muscles and remove extra skin. This procedure is especially beneficial after massive weight loss as it addresses the common issue of loose, sagging skin that often remains after shedding a significant amount of weight. During the surgery, your surgeon makes an incision along the lower abdomen, removes the excess skin, and repairs weakened or displaced abdominal muscles to create a firmer and more toned appearance.
A tummy tuck offers many significant advantages following considerable weight loss. First, it makes everyday motions and physical activities more comfortable by reducing the pain and irritation brought on by excess skin. Second, it gives patients a smoother, flatter, and more contoured midsection, greatly improving the abdomen’s appearance. People feel more at ease and content with their appearance, which can increase confidence and self-esteem. Furthermore, a tummy tuck can improve the proportions of the entire body, which makes it simpler to find clothes that fit properly and go well with the new body. All things considered, a tummy tuck is a very successful procedure for attaining a more thorough and fulfilling transformation following substantial weight loss.
2. Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift
The purpose of breast augmentation surgery is to improve the breasts’ size, shape, and position. Many people who lose a lot of weight develop sagging skin and lose breast volume, which can make the breasts appear droopy or deflated. Implants are used in breast augmentation to bring the overall shape of the breasts back to life with restored volume. In contrast, a breast lift raises and reshapes the breasts to give them a more youthful and perky appearance by removing extra skin and tightening the surrounding tissue.
Just one or a combination of these procedures can provide comprehensive results for those who have undergone massive weight loss. While the lift corrects the sagging and improves the breast’s general shape and position, the augmentation restores fullness and increases the breast’s size. This two-pronged strategy improves physical appearance and increases body image and self-confidence, making you feel more at ease and content with your transformation after weight loss.
3. Arm Lift
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, removes extra skin and fat from the upper arms to improve their appearance and contour. After losing a lot of weight, many people develop loose, sagging skin on their upper arms that can be difficult to eliminate through diet and exercise. In order to achieve a smoother and more toned appearance, your surgeon will perform an arm lift by making an incision along the inner arm or back of the arm, removing extra skin and fat, and tightening the underlying tissues.
An arm lift can offer a number of significant advantages to people who have experienced significant weight loss. It makes it easier to participate in physical activities and confidently wear sleeveless clothing by reducing the discomfort and chafing brought on by excess skin. Additionally, the procedure improves the arms’ overall appearance, giving patients a more proportionate and defined contour.
4. Thigh Lift
A thigh lift is intended to remove extra skin and fat from the inner and occasionally outer thighs to reshape and contour the thighs. For many individuals, the loose, sagging skin is most prevalent around their thighs as this is an area where many people carry a lot of weight. During a thigh lift, your surgeon will make incisions along the inner or outer thighs, creating a smoother and more toned appearance by tightening the remaining tissues and removing extra skin and fat.
For individuals who have undergone massive weight loss, a thigh lift offers several key benefits. It helps eliminate the discomfort and chafing caused by excess skin, making physical activities and daily movements more comfortable. The procedure also enhances the aesthetics of the thighs, providing a more proportionate and youthful contour. This improvement is a huge confidence booster, especially for individuals who enjoy wearing dresses and shorts and want to show off their hard work.
5. Liposuction
Liposuction is designed to remove excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body, helping to improve body contours and proportions. While liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, it can be highly effective in refining and sculpting areas resistant to diet and exercise changes. Common areas treated with liposuction include the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, and neck. During the procedure, a surgeon uses a thin, hollow tube called a cannula to extract unwanted fat, resulting in a smoother and more contoured appearance.
After massive weight loss, liposuction can be particularly beneficial for addressing stubborn fat pockets that may remain despite significant overall weight reduction. It helps enhance the body’s natural contours, providing a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance. By targeting specific areas, liposuction can complement other post-weight loss procedures, such as a tummy tuck or body lift, to achieve a more complete transformation. The improved body contours and proportions achieved through liposuction are the finishing touches to your weight loss transformation.
Contact Us to Learn More About Post Weight Loss Surgery in Nashville
Are you unhappy with excess skin after your weight loss journey? Schedule your appointment with Dr. Mary Gingrass or Dr. Melinda Haws at The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville to learn more about body contouring options. Let us help you achieve the results you desire to feel more confident in your new body!