Body Contouring after massive weight loss is a way to surgically address the excess sagging skin and pockets of excess fat that is often present after losing a large amount of weight. Dr. Andrew Freel with Freel Plastic Surgery is experienced in performing Body Contouring after massive weight loss for patients.
Life changes, and so does a patient’s body. Weight loss occurs for many reasons: diet and exercise, pregnancy, weight loss surgery, etc. After weight loss, a patient’s body will undergo many changes. Often, the skin will not tighten up and remain loose, and sometimes (in pregnancy) the stomach muscles will remain separated, giving the appearance of a bulge in the lower abdomen. Body Contouring is designed to correct these changes.
There are numerous Body Contouring procedures, and they are designed to correct certain problem areas:
Most patients are good candidates for body contouring if:
An in-office consultation with Dr. Freel is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery.
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Body Contouring and Weight Loss Surgery are two different procedures. Most people will lose anywhere from a few to ten pounds with Body Contouring, but the goal is to remove excess skin and fat and tighten the skin. Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) is designed to lose tremendous amounts of fat and will have a much larger amount of weight loss.
Occasionally, people do regain weight after Body Contouring. The postoperative result should stay similar unless large amounts of weight are gained or lost. If massive weight changes occur, additional surgeries can be performed to tighten the skin again.
How is the surgery performed?Dr. Freel performs Body Contouring under general anesthesia: i.e. going to sleep. Surgery can be performed in our private surgical center or can be performed at one of the local hospitals if combined with another surgery or if the patient wishes.
Preparation for surgery is relatively easy. Patients will need preoperative clearance prior to surgery from their medical doctor. Laboratory values will be checked to make sure that adequate nutritional parameters are met.
Patients are advised to stay off of NSAIDs (pain relievers – Motrin, Aleve, Advil, etc.) for two weeks prior to surgery. Tylenol is fine to take before and after surgery for aches or pains. Certain over-the-counter medications have blood-thinning properties and are also advised to be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery – fish oil, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, etc.
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Massive weight loss patients typically have multiple problem areas. Usually, the breasts and abdomen can be corrected at the same time.
If more than two areas are to be addressed, then surgery is performed in stages, i.e. at multiple different dates. Typically, contouring of the abdomen and breasts or buttocks is performed first. Then the patient is allowed to heal, and 3-6 months later, another area (arms/legs/back) can be addressed.
It is unsafe to have outpatient surgery lasting longer than six hours. A team of physicians works together to ensure that surgery does not last longer than six hours.
The recovery process is very manageable. Surgery typically takes 2-6 hours (depending on the number of procedures) and the patient returns home that day. Patients are given support garments for the first six weeks after surgery. Numbing medication is injected into the abdominal wall to help decrease postoperative pain. Most patients hurt for the first few weeks and then feel sore and tight for 4 – 6 weeks afterward.
Heavy lifting is avoided for 6 weeks after abdominal surgery. Patients are allowed to return to work within a few weeks, assuming they can avoid heavy lifting. Most people can expect their final result within three months. Vigorous exercise is avoided for the first six weeks, but light walking is encouraged soon after surgery.
Dr. Freel performs the majority of his Body Contouring surgery in Baton Rouge at Bourgeois Freel Plastic Surgery’s private surgical suite. This facility has an AAAASF-certified operating room along with full-time nursing and support staff. This private, outpatient surgical suite allows for minimal wait times, privacy, and very safe procedures by the excellent anesthesia team. Surgical fees are also minimized to keep surgery affordable for the patient.
The price of your Body Contouring procedure or procedures will depend on multiple factors. The cost is based on the number and type of procedures being performed, the amount of time required to perform them, the amount of tissue being removed, and more.
To meet with Dr. Freel regarding Body Contouring after massive weight loss in Baton Rouge, schedule a consultation today by phone at (225) 432-0000, or click here to schedule a consultation online. Patients are able to be seen expediently and surgery can be arranged soon thereafter if so desired.
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