Loose, sagging skin is a common complaint among those who have experienced dramatic weight loss. If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight as a result of bariatric surgery or diet and exercise, your skin may not have the ability to conform to your new body size. You may need one or more body contouring procedures to smooth out your body’s appearance and remove excess tissues.
Body contouring can help you feel more comfortable in your new body, but you need to achieve weight stability before getting a body contouring procedure. In this post, Newport Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Lee discusses how soon you can undergo body contouring after weight loss.
Effects of Dramatic Weight Loss
Excess skin left behind after dramatic weight loss can lower your self-confidence and interfere with your life. Clothes may not fit properly, and you may experience chafing or irritated skin in certain areas.
Body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, or arm lift, can remove loose skin and fatty tissues to give your body a more sleek appearance. You’ll feel more confident, and you may feel even more motivated to practice a healthy lifestyle and maintain your results.
Get Body Contouring after Achieving Weight Stability
You should be at a stable weight for at least 12 months before getting a body contouring procedure. If you are still losing weight, it could compromise the results of your body contouring procedure. You also want to give your skin enough time to shrink as much as possible after your weight loss.
It may take more or less time to reach a stable weight depending on the amount of weight you’ve lost, your age, and other factors. Consult with a bariatric plastic surgeon to get a better idea of when you’ll be ready for a body contouring procedure.
Maximize Your Body Contouring Results
Giving your body time to adapt to your new weight is one way to maximize your body contouring results. You should also be consistent with your diet and exercise regimen to avoid any major weight fluctuations.
The results of body contouring procedures are permanent, but the normal aging process will still impact your body over time. The best way to keep your new body is to stay at your ideal weight and continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Are You Ready for Your New Body?
If excess skin from dramatic weight loss is holding you back, discuss your body contouring options with Newport Beach plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Lee. Schedule your consultation by calling (949) 548-9312 today.
