How Do I Get Rid of Loose Skin After Losing a Lot of Weight?
Have you lost a lot of weight? If so, you probably notice a lot of loose skin. Unfortunately, this loose skin won’t go away on its own. You’ll need a total body lift to remove the drooping skin from different parts of your body, and Linville Plastic Surgery can help.
Our Houston, TX, cosmetic surgery team would like to list some common procedures performed after weight loss to remove loose skin and improve overall body contour.
Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is performed to remove loose and sagging skin around the lower abdominal area and the love handles. This is one of the most common surgeries performed on people who’ve lost a lot of weight since body fat tends to accumulate around the midsection.
Thigh Lift Surgery
Thigh lift surgery is ideal for sagging skin of the inner thighs and the hips and saddlebags. This body contouring surgery can give a person trim and toned legs after major weight loss. It can also improve comfort while walking by eliminating excessive skin along the inner thighs.
Butt Lift
A butt lift will target the buttocks, which can droop and sag a fair amount after losing a lot of weight. Thanks to butt lift surgery, you can have a shapely and more athletic-looking rear end that fits your slimmer frame.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Large drooping breasts can become more pronounced following weight loss. That is why some people who’ve lost a lot of weight will undergo breast reduction surgery. This procedure removes excess skin and glandular tissue to achieve a more proportionate bustline for your frame.
Breast Lift Surgery
For breasts that droop after weight loss, breast lift surgery may be ideal. This procedure mainly focuses on removing loose skin to make your breasts appear perkier and firmer. Our Houston plastic surgery center can combine breast lift with the use of implants to increase the size of the breasts while also enhancing their shape.
Arm Lift Surgery
The skin around the shoulders and triceps can appear flabby and droopy after losing a lot of weight. An arm lift (brachioplasty) targets the excess skin around the upper arm area, helping you achieve toned, trim, and potentially more muscular-looking arms.
Neck Lift Surgery
Loose skin around the neck is common after massive weight loss, which can cause problems with the look of your lower face. A neck lift removes any remaining fat as well as the hanging skin to achieve a more youthful and slim facial appearance.
Body Changes from Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding
For women who’ve experienced bodily changes after becoming a mother, there’s a specific body lift procedure just for them: a mommy makeover after pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing.
Mommy makeovers target the abdomen, breasts, thighs, hips, arms, and neckline, which are often affected by the weight fluctuations and hormonal changes associated with giving birth and breastfeeding.
As with body lifts for other kinds of weight loss, mommy makeovers are customized to the needs of the patient.
Contact Our Plastic Surgery Center Today
To discuss your options for body contouring after losing a lot of weight, contact our Houston plastic surgery center today. Our team can go over all of your options and develop a custom treatment plan.