Body Contouring After Weight Loss

Weight loss surgery in Virginia is among several weight loss options available which allow people to drop weight faster than they would through conventional diet and exercise. After significant dieting or weight loss surgery, Virginia patients often seek plastic surgery to address excess skin hanging from their thighs, abdomen, arms, or breasts. In addition to looking unattractive, this condition can make it difficult for them to find clothes that fit properly and even lead to problems with skin hygiene.

Virginia plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger are skilled body contouring specialists, sensitive to the needs of patients who have lost considerable weight. Dr. Krieger has used his extensive experience performing post weight loss cosmetic surgery to co-author a new book, Bariatric Plastic Surgery: A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss, available from most major book retailers. By providing post weight loss plastic surgery to Virginia patients who have recently undergone bariatric procedures, they are able to help people more fully enjoy their decreased weight and increased freedom. Dr. Krieger has also organized Beauty After Weight Loss, a social group for post weight loss patients, providing quarterly meetings and an informative blog, as well as other free support services.

If you would like to learn more about body contouring after weight loss, click here to request a complimentary consultation with Goldberg & Krieger Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.

Post Weight Loss Plastic Surgery - Virginia Options

Through our association with Fair Oaks Hospital - which has one of the most prolific bariatric surgery programs in the United States and is accredited as a Bariatric Center of Excellence - we have gained a unique insight into the needs of post bariatric patients. Fair Oaks gained this accreditation through its efforts to put in place special measures to accommodate bariatric patients, require additional training of medical staff, and treat a large number of cases each year.

While weight loss is an important part of becoming healthier and feeling better, some bariatric patients may be disappointed with the shape or appearance of their new body. At our center for plastic surgery in Virginia, body lift surgery is one way that Fairfax and Loudoun County patients can take full advantage of their new shape.

Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Krieger offer a number of procedures to remove excess skin and sculpt the body into the flattering and proportional shape you desire - and deserve - after major weight loss. Our body contouring procedures include:

Body Lift Surgery

Lower body lift surgery addresses the loose skin of the outer thighs, buttocks, and abdomen in one procedure. This is a significant surgery that can lead to dramatic improvement in your appearance as excess skin and fat are removed, and the underlying muscles and tissues are tightened. Care is taken to place incisions in locations that are normally covered by underwear or swimwear. Your body lift surgery can be performed alone, or it can be combined with other body contouring procedures.

Extended Abdominoplasty

Traditional abdominoplasty tightens and firms the skin and muscle of the abdominal wall. At our practice in Virginia, the tummy tuck can be extended, bringing the incision around to the sides of the body, further trimming and shaping the waist.

Thigh Lift

In addition to looking unappealing, sagging skin in the thigh area can result in painful chafing and chronic irritation. To fix this problem that often plagues weight loss patients, our surgeons can perform a thigh lift. This type of body lift surgery removes the excess skin and gives the upper legs a firmer and tighter look. To minimize scarring, incisions are made in the natural creases where the thighs meet the groin and buttocks. Patients who have excess fat in the thighs also benefit from Virginia liposuction, which can be performed with the thigh lift to decrease the bulk and volume of the upper legs.

Buttock Lift

Many people, particularly women, tend to store excess fat in the thighs and buttocks. When a great amount of weight is lost, the skin of these areas can sag. A buttock lift removes the excess skin from the buttocks and outer thighs, giving the patient a much smoother and more toned appearance. This is a popular plastic surgery procedure for Virginia patients who want to achieve dramatic results.

Arm Lift

After a person loses a lot of weight, the skin of the upper arms may not contract enough to fit their new, slimmer arm appearance. This loose skin sags from the arms and can make a person feel uncomfortable or unattractive. The arm lift procedure trims away the excess skin and reshapes the remaining skin for a more toned and taut effect.

Breast Lift

Dramatic weight loss often results in decreased breast volume, which can cause sagging. The goal of a post-bariatric breast lift is to remove excess tissue, create firmness in the breasts, and restore them to a natural position and projection. In some cases, the best results are achieved by combining breast lift with breast augmentation in Virginia using implants.

Breast Reduction

After weight loss, some patients still have disproportionately large breasts. A breast reduction procedure eliminates excess skin and fat, and then repositions the remaining tissue for a naturally attractive and shapely breast.

Facelift and Neck Lift

After massive weight loss, loose skin hanging from the face and neck can be corrected with Virginia facelift and neck lift surgeries. In these procedures, skin tissue is gently smoothed and sculpted to a more flattering position over your natural features.

If you have recently lost a great deal of weight and your weight loss has stabilized, you may be a candidate for post bariatric cosmetic surgery. Click here to request a complimentary consultation with one of our Virginia plastic surgeons, or you can call Goldberg & Krieger Board Certified Plastic Surgeons toll free at 888-245-6513 to make an appointment.