[procedure] at amelia aesthethics

The next step in your weight loss journey

You put in the work, your Amelia team is here to help. The Amelia surgeons understand that skin removal after weight loss is an emotional and physical journey, one that requires expertise, exceptional care, and collaboration. You and your plastic surgeon will work together to create a surgical plan for skin removal that achieves your aesthetic goals.

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Skin Removal Surgery

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Skin Removal Surgery

{Procedure} at a Glance

It's natural and normal to have excess skin after working so hard to achieve significant weight loss. Skin removal surgery, also called body contouring, is a set of procedures designed to remove this extra skin and underlying tissue. Think of it as the next step in your weight loss journey, helping to create a smoother and more toned appearance that reflects your hard work. Skin removal can improve your comfort, make movement easier, and boost your confidence.

Overview

No one’s skin removal journey or goals are the same. Therefore, the exact procedures involved vary from person to person. It’s common for skin removal procedures to be done in stages.

Recovery

Benefits

Every recovery is unique and varies depending on the procedures involved. Patients typically plan for 10-14 days of downtime for many procedures.

Results

Although you’ll see improvements along the way, results for most procedures typically develop over 12 months.

{Procedure} Treatment Tips

It's important to remember that these are general guidelines. Always check in with your provider and follow their specific guidelines for your unique anatomy and treatment.

Key Benefits of {Procedure}

Specialized Surgeons: Amelia's plastic surgeons are experienced in skin removal surgery and understand the emotional and physical journey of significant weight loss, ensuring compassionate and expert care tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive Pricing: The cost of your skin removal surgery includes all pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative appointments, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and operating room fees, ensuring no hidden costs during your journey.
Addresses Excess Skin: Skin removal surgery effectively removes excess skin that often remains after significant weight loss, helping to create a smoother and more toned appearance that reflects your hard work.
Boosts Confidence: Many patients experience increased self-esteem and a more positive body image after eliminating sagging skin, allowing for greater confidence in their appearance.
Enhances Comfort and Mobility: By removing excess skin, this procedure improves comfort, makes movement easier, and reduces potential skin irritation and hygiene issues.
Achieves Desired Aesthetic: Whether you’re interested in a tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, or other restorative procedures, skin removal surgery allows you to tailor your body shape to align with your personal aesthetic goals.
Individualized Support: Each patient is assigned a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator who will guide you through every step of the process, providing personalized care and support.‍
Staged Procedures: Your surgeon may recommend performing skin removal surgery in stages, which can improve recovery, safety, and overall results tailored to your unique anatomy and goals.

Am I a good candidate for {procedure}?

Breast Surgery
Procedures like breast lift and breast reductions lighten and lift the breasts, while breast augmentation can add volume and shape.
Arm Lift
Reshapes the arm by removing excess skin and fat from the arms to show the muscles you have built underneath.‍
Liposuction
A tremendously useful tool, used in every other operation on this list or by itself, to augment natural shapes.‍
Tummy Tuck
Reshapes the abdomen by removing extra skin, repairing abdominal muscle separation, and slimming the waistline with liposuction.‍
Thigh Lift
Reshapes the legs by removing excess skin and fat from the inner thighs.

Upper Body Lift
An upper body lift, also known as a back lift or bra line lift, removes loose skin and excess fat from the upper back and sides of the body.
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift, sometimes called a circumferential tummy tuck, addresses sagging skin and excess fat in the lower back, outer thighs, and buttocks. It can be done in one stage or two.

What do {procedure} scars look like?

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{Procedure} Types

The {procedure} type for you is the one that will be the most successful in helping you achieve your goals. A good relationship with a good plastic surgeon will allow you to talk through your options based on your unique anatomy and goals.

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Additional Information

Patient education is at the heart of Amelia Aesthetics. Here is a little more information to help you in your {procedure} research.

skin removal surgery after major weight loss - plastic surgery after weight loss in stages

Why is skin removal surgery done in stages?

Your Amelia team is committed to achieving your goals safely and compassionately. That may mean dividing your skin removal journey into stages.

Strategically combining procedures and/or separating procedures into stages improves recovery, safety, and overall results.

Some considerations for staging procedures are:

Skin Quality
‍Skin quality changes with significant weight gain and loss, and requires a specialized approach. For the best results, your surgeon will consider skin quality and skin laxity when recommending procedures and stages.‍
Recovery
‍The goal is to make your recovery as comfortable and independent as possible, and some recoveries work better together than others. Though you’ll certainly be resting, you’ll also want to incorporate gentle movements. ‍
Risk of Complication
In some cases, one procedure’s healing can negatively impact the healing of the other procedure. For example, tension from skin removal in one area can increase tension on the incision of another procedure, increasing the risk of complications and scarring.

The specific procedures and number of stages will depend on your anatomy and goals. Stages are typically spaced 6-12 months apart. However, because these procedures are unique to you, your exact timeline may differ.

After an exam and an open, honest conversation, you and your surgeon will work together to create a personalized surgical plan that’s safe and achieves your goals. Remember, your consultation is your time—be empowered to ask any and all of your questions and share your thoughts and concerns.

{Procedure} Results Timeline

Keep in mind that every recovery is unique. Your surgeon will give you individualized instructions and timelines during your consultation.

Keep in mind that everyone’s healing and results timeline are unique. Your provider will give you specific instructions and timelines based on your treatment and anatomy.

1 Week
Most patients have another adult to help with daily tasks for the first week or so.
1-2 Weeks
Expect 1-2 weeks of downtime. By week 2, many patients are back to their normal routine.
6 Weeks
Many patients are cleared to resume activities and may choose to stop wearing compression garments.
6 Months
Most but not all swelling has resolved for many, and is often when your “after photos” are taken.
12 Months
You can expect your mommy makeover results around 12 months post-op.

pricing

How much does a {procedure} cost?

Pricing varies by provider and location, but you can view pricing for all providers instantly.

The best part? {Procedure} cost includes all pre-op, surgical, anesthesia, and post-op care so there are no surprises. Financing may also be available.