POST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

POST WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY – MASS WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS – FLEMING ISLAND, FL*

OVERVIEW
The trusted medical team at Fleming Island Plastic Surgery can help you with a variety of post massive weight loss solutions. At our plastic surgery facility, Dr. William Wallace offers several cosmetic surgery procedures that can radically change the size, shape, and appearance of the body after weight loss. Losing a significant amount of weight is an amazing achievement. However, those who have lost a great deal of weight may find that their skin has lost its tightness and elasticity and is not able to conform to their new, smaller frame. Dr. Wallace consults with patients to discuss which procedures are most beneficial to them, and how he can contour their body to conform to their new slim shape.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Weight loss patients will consider after weight loss surgery to correct or enhance one or more of the following conditions:
  • Deflated and sagging breasts with nipples that point downward
  • Loose and hanging skin on the abdomen
  • Excess skin and pockets of fat on the hips
  • Excess and deflated skin on and under the buttocks
  • Loose and hanging skin around the knees and inner thighs
  • Hanging skin on the underside of the arms (“bat wings”)
  • Loose and hanging skin on the neck (“turkey neck”)
DURING/AFTER SURGERY
After weight loss surgery is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. The recovery following this surgery can be a slow process. While the post-surgical results can be life-changing for many weight loss patients, scarring is an unfortunate part of this process. Every attempt is made during surgery to minimize scarring as much as possible. Patients should adhere to a healthy lifestyle so that the results achieved through surgery are not compromised.

 COMBINATION SURGERIES
The goal of after weight loss surgery is to reduce the amount of loose skin that collects and hangs on the body and to lift the body part, so it appears tighter. Multiple areas of the body may need to be addressed, depending on the needs of each patient. Most surgeons will group body parts together and stage them in multiple surgeries. Doing so helps reduce the risk of complications, such as blood loss and infection. Examples of this grouping include:

Upper body (Liposuction, breast lift, tummy tuck, arm lift)
Lower body (Liposuction, butt lift, thigh lift, lower body lift)
AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY FAQS
 COMMON BODY PARTS?
Common body parts that may need skin reduction surgery include the abdomen, buttocks, upper thighs, breasts, arms and neck. The breasts and abdomen are among two of the most popular areas addressed. A large majority of individuals will address the breasts (with a breast lift), and the tummy (with a tummy tuck) in a single surgery. As you lose weight, you will notice which areas are most concerning, and you can begin discussing cosmetic surgery with your plastic surgeon.

 BEST TIMING?
Most plastic surgeons require patients to be at or near their goal weight before moving forward with this surgery. However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, removing the loose skin is all it takes to accelerate the loss of the final pounds—especially if the loose skin is getting in the way of exercise and mobility.

 WILL INSURANCE COVER THE COST?
In most cases, no. Insurance companies consider this surgery to be cosmetic, and they usually do not cover any of the surgical expenses. However, each surgical case is different and may have a special circumstance. Our billing coordinator works to provide accurate estimates and thoroughly checks the benefits of each provider. 
CONTACT RELATED PROCEDURES
LOCATION
FLEMING ISLAND PLASTIC SURGERY
1715 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Suite B
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Phone: 904-900-2704
Fax: 904-621-9272
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