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Cosmetic procedures are a great way to improve your appearance and, in some cases, are the only solution available to treat problem areas. A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that flattens the abdomen for a thinner, toned appearance.
The Tummy Tuck Procedure
During a tummy tuck, you will be given general anesthesia. An incision will be made low on your abdomen, through which the surgeon will remove tissue. Your abdominal wall will be tightened by pulling together your abdominal muscles and removing excess tissue. Extra skin and any skin that has stretch marks will also be removed.
Excess Skin
If you have recently lost a large amount of weight, then you may have excess skin that has been stretched out. While skin is fairly elastic, individuals who were once overweight or obese may have skin that has been stretched so much that it is no longer resilient. Women who have recently undergone childbirth may experience a similar problem in their abdominal region. For individuals with excess skin, an abdominoplasty is the ideal procedure.
Problem Areas
People who are physically fit and working towards toned bodies often have trouble achieving a flat stomach. The abdomen is particularly difficult to target through healthy diet and exercise, frustrating many who are working towards an ideal body. A tummy tuck is a great option for those who cannot flatten their stomachs through diet and exercise.
If you are a physically fit person who cannot get rid of excess fat or skin on your abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be the perfect cosmetic procedure for you. Premier Plastic Surgery Group can help you determine if an abdominoplasty is right for you and locate a plastic surgeon who can perform the procedure. To learn more, call us today at (832) 431-5296.
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Bariatric surgery methods are designed to help individuals struggling with obesity who are unresponsive to traditional weight loss methods including proper diet, exercise, and appetite suppressants. Many individuals who choose to undergo bariatric surgery do so in order to reduce their risk of certain weight-related health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. While bariatric surgery methods—including gastric bypass, gastric banding, and other weight-loss procedures—can help individuals lose weight, they also tend to leave patients with excessive amounts of skin and body tissue. Fortunately, many plastic surgery procedures can help eliminate the excess skin and tissue following massive weight loss through post-bariatric surgery.
Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery often suffer from sagging skin in their abdominal area, buttocks, back, sides, groin area, thighs, and arms. For example, the buttocks area can become low, flat, and poorly contoured, while the groin may experience hooding over the pubic area as well as laxity of the skin on the inner thighs. Fortunately, there are a number of plastic surgery procedures designed to correct sagging or lax skin along these areas. A body lift can be performed to remove excess skin and re-sculpt the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Patients who are only suffering from excessively sagging skin along their thighs may benefit from a thigh lift, while individuals suffering from sagging skin along their arms may consider undergoing an arm lift.
Are you unhappy with the contours of your body following weight loss? Let our plastic surgeons at Premier Plastic Surgery help you determine which procedure best suits your individual needs by contacting us at (832) 431-5296. You can also visit our website for more information on post-bariatric surgery, liposuction, and tummy tuck procedures.
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Are you a candidate for a body lift? Which areas of the body are commonly treated following bariatric surgery? Learn more about body lift procedures and post-bariatric surgery with these great resources.
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Patients who undergo bariatric surgery often suffer from excessive or sagging skin along their midsection, thighs, and buttocks. Fortunately, there are a number of cosmetic surgery procedures available to tighten these areas for an improved body contour.
In this video, the Weight Loss Surgery Channel provides patient information regarding body contouring procedures following weight loss surgery. Some of the most common procedures performed following bariatric surgery include belt lipectomy, thighplasty, brachioplasty or arm-lift, and breast lift procedures. In some cases, post-bariatric patients may also turn to facial contouring procedures. Learn more in this full clip.
Are you ready to undergo post-bariatric surgery? Call Premier Plastic Surgery at (832) 431-5296 to set up a consultation and learn more about your procedural options.
