Join our RSS Feed
Pages
Categories
- Botox
- breast asymmetry
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Celebrity Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery News
- Definitions
- Dr. 90210
- Featured Cosmetic Surgeons
- Home
- Liposuction
- plastic surgeon
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Costs
- Plastic Surgery Risks
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy Tuck
- Uncategorized
- Video
Blogroll
- Breast Implants Information
- Cosmetic Dentistry Information
- Cosmetic Surgery Insider
- Facial Fillers Information
- Plastic Surgery
- Porcelain Veneers Information
- Restylane Information
- Tummy Tuck Information
Archives
Author: William
~ 08/03/10
There are a number of cosmetic procedures that are offered to patients who have undergone significant weight loss via surgical or non-surgical means. Each one may be an effective solution for the most appropriate situation:
Breast Augmentation
Pregnancy, breast cancer, and weight loss can cause breast sagging, breast deflation, and other inconsistencies between the shape and size of your breasts in relation to the rest of your body. Breast lifts are often recommended for women to reverse sagging, while breast implants can help restore volume and shape. For example, Dr. Robert Wald, a board certified plastic surgeon, often includes breast augmentation as part of a suite of cosmetic procedures designed for post-pregnancy patients in Orange County.
Tummy Tuck
The abdomen is one of the areas most prone to loose skin, stretch marks, and unevenness. Again, pregnancy often has a dramatic effect on the midsection. But loose skin can also mask the aesthetic benefits of weight loss via liposuction or exercise when 50 or more pounds are shed. Because of this, tummy tucks are often performed concurrently to liposuction or after a patient’s target weight loss goal has been reached through other means.
Liposuction
As counterintuitive as it may seem, liposuction surgery is often the best next course of action after a significant amount of weight has been lost. This is because of the way our bodies respond to fat burning exercise. As we grow older, fat tends to accumulate in areas that are affected disproportionately by natural weight loss methods. You could lose inches off your midsection but still have persistent fat around the neck, thighs, buttocks and other areas. Furthermore, the last few pounds of fat—no matter where they are located—are often the most difficult to eliminate. High precision, minimally invasive laser liposuction is often used to put the “finishing touch” on a body after significant weight loss has occurred.
In summary, cosmetic surgery can be helpful—and sometimes necessary—for correcting unevenness and defining shape after losing weight. Consult with a plastic surgeon for more details.
