Bariatric Surgery refers to the procedures used to promote weight loss in those who are significantly overweight. After losing the weight, which may be hundreds of pounds, there is often excess, loose skin of the abdomen, legs, arms, face and neck. The plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tuck, lower body lift, thigh lift, and arm lift which target extra skin and improve body contours are broadly referred to as “Post-Bariatric” surgery. Certainly, many people lose weight through diet and exercise, rather than through bariatric surgical procedures, so these weight loss procedures apply to them as well.
Everyone losing weight is to be commended. It takes hard work, discipline, commitment and self control. Long term success comes in a lifestyle change that maintains these new healthy habits for a life time. Yet, the loose skin remains because as the fat melts away, the skin deflates and cannot tighten down around your new, thin figure. If there is too much skin and you are frustrated by it, then plastic surgery may be a good option to consider.
If you are in the midst of losing the excess weight then we encourage you to stick to it; you will be healthier, stronger and self-confident when you reach your goals. For those of you who have lost those unwanted pounds, congratulations! We applaud you.
Our team at Parva Plastic Surgery in Loudoun County is available to answer your questions and serve you should you wish to shed the loose skin and refine your healthier, thin figure.
“Dr. Parva,
You have done for me what I have not been able to accomplish; you have enabled me to like myself better and not be in earnest to hide”
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