Body Lift and Other Contouring Surgery Options for Patients in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia

Virginia body contouring experts Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger are skilled surgeons sensitive to the needs of patients who have lost considerable weight. Providing body lift surgery options to Fairfax and Loudoun County patients who have recently undergone bariatric procedures, they are able to help people more fully enjoy their new, slimmed-down bodies. Our body contouring procedures include:

Body Lift Surgery

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 plastic surgery practice, body lift surgery is one way that Fairfax and Loudoun County patients can take full advantage of their new shape.

Gastric bypass surgery is designed to make people drop weight faster than they would through conventional diet and exercise. As a result, patients are often left with 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.

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 swim wear. In particular, lower body lift surgery helps our Fairfax and Loudoun County patients who have lost weight in their buttocks, hips, and thighs.

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. Fair Oaks Hospital has one of the busiest bariatric surgery programs in the United States. Our involvement with this program gives us unique insight into the needs of bariatric patients. Your body lift surgery can be performed separately at our practice in Virginia or combined with other body contouring procedures.

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Extended Abdominoplasty

Traditional abdominoplasty tightens and firms the skin and muscle of the abdominal wall. An extended abdominoplasty brings this procedure 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 massive 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 liposuction, which can be performed with the thigh lift to decrease the bulk and volume of the upper legs.

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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 option among our Virginia patients who want a body contouring procedure that delivers 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 arms. This loose skin sags from the arms and can make the patient 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.

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Breast Lift

Dramatic weight loss often results in loss of breast volume, which can cause sagging. The goal of a post-bariatric breast lift is to remove excess tissue, create firmness in the breasts (usually with the help of breast augmentation with implants), and restore them to a natural position and projection.

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.

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Facelift

After massive weight loss, loose skin hanging from the face and neck can be corrected with a facelift. In this procedure, 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 at our Virginia practice. For more information on body contouring options such as the lower body lift surgery, contact our Fairfax surgeons, also serving Loudoun County.

"Dr. Krieger and excellence – one and the same!!

I had gastric bypass surgery and consequently belong to several support groups. I have had the opportunity of hearing firsthand accounts and seeing up close and personal the procedures done by other plastic surgeons as well as Dr. Krieger. Dr. Krieger’s work always stood out as flawless. He has an excellent reputation with these groups and I have honestly never heard a criticism or complaint of him or his work.

I had heard, and read, so many positive things about Dr. Krieger that I knew when the time came for me to have a lower body lift, he was the only way I would go. Upon meeting Dr. Krieger I was so impressed with his style and demeanor, and was immediately very comfortable with my decision. He treated me, during both the pre and post op stage, with great respect and dignity. He was very honest with what I could expect from the surgery and any possible complications I might develop (I had none!! And I am an older patient – 64!!). Dr Krieger is conservative in his approach, very careful and thorough in his post and pre op care, always answered any question I had so that I knew exactly what to expect, and always had my safety in mind. His hospital care is outstanding, his staff is very helpful, and I am in the process of scheduling two more procedures with him.

Am I satisfied – oh yeah! I trust him completely. I would recommend him without hesitation."

~ (D.H.)