Body Contouring after Weight Loss near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Losing weight can bring some unexpected changes in your appearance. Loose skin and extra fat may persist, even though you have reached a healthy body weight. Body contouring after weight loss is designed for resolving these issues. If you live in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County and want to improve your appearance after massive weight loss, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David J. Levens can perform a series of procedures called body contouring after weight loss surgery at his Coral Springs practice.
What is Body Contouring after Weight Loss?
Making a commitment to lose massive amounts of weight to improve your overall health and quality of life is one of the greatest ways that you can take care of yourself. Unfortunately, you may not have expected to be left with loose skin and stubborn pockets of fat that keeps you from having a toned and healthy appearance. Body contouring after weight loss involves a combination of body sculpting procedures to address your unique problem areas and help you feel more confident about showing off the results of your hard work and dedication to lose weight.
How Much Does Body Contouring after Weight Loss Cost?
The cost of body contouring after weight loss is based upon an individual treatment plan that Dr. Levens develops during your consultation. After the appointment, we provide you with a total cost and explain our payment options, including cash, personal check, Visa®, MasterCard® and American Express®. If you are interested in financing your body contouring after weight loss, our patient coordinators will explain how to apply for CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, or Prosper® Healthcare Lending.
Benefits of Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Diet and exercise will help you lose fat and tone your muscles, both of which will make you healthier and more confident. Eliminating loose skin and extra pockets of fat with body lift surgery will refine the outcomes of your weight loss journey. In most cases, the surgery is primarily cosmetic, but for some men and women, removing the extra skin can prevent rashes and infections that occur in the folds of skin. The result of the body lift is tighter, smoother skin on the tummy, buttocks, and surrounding areas.
Good Candidates for Body Contouring after Weight Loss
After weight loss, people commonly experience two problems — loose skin and stubborn fat. Diet and exercise typically cannot eliminate these problems.
With post weight loss surgery, Dr. Levens can:
- Remove persistent body fat.
- Lift and/or trim loose skin.
- Improve proportions of your figure.
Good candidates have reached a stable body weight, are non-smokers, understand the risks and are realistic about the expectations.
What to Expect in Body Contouring after Weight Loss Surgery
There are several different procedures in body contouring after weight loss. Choosing a procedure depends on which areas of your body that you want to reshape. Common procedures include:
- Tummy Tuck to remove loose skin on the abdomen.
- Body Lift to remove the apron of loose skin on the lower body.
- Breast Lift to elevate and lift the breasts after weight changes have caused breast sagging.
- Thigh Lift for contouring of the inner or outer thigh.
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) to address the hanging loose skin below the upper arm.
- Liposuction for removal of small but persistent fat deposits.
With Dr. Levens, you can discuss post weight loss surgery and determine which procedures will benefit you. All body contouring after weight loss procedures will usually involve one or more surgical incisions. The incisions are placed in the natural folds of skin so they can be easily concealed. Dr. Levens can then remove the loose skin to tighten and lift the contour of a specific area. It is also common to perform liposuction as well, to slim down specific areas of localized body fat.
Recovery after Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Recovery time varies with body contouring after weight loss. For any body contouring procedure, you should plan to get plenty of rest and postpone physical activities. Dr. Levens will give you specific post-op instructions and provide special compression garments that can minimize swelling and help promote natural contraction of the skin. Surgical drains are often placed for several days to remove fluid that accumulates after surgery. Those who undergo more than one procedure in the same operation can generally expect a longer recovery period.
Dr. Levens works with Contour MD to offer garments for patients to wear after plastic surgery in Coral Springs.
Learn More about Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Dr. Levens will review every aspect of body contouring after weight loss with you during your complimentary consultation. Patient Coordinators Diana and Chris will discuss fees, financing plans, and scheduling, and answer any additional questions. There is absolutely no obligation to schedule a procedure. To arrange your consultation, please contact us today.
Dr. Levens has been providing body contouring after weight loss for patients in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout Broward County since 1989.