Losing weight isn’t always a straight path to a better body. Many weight loss patients are frustrated to find that loose skin and fat remain, even after they hit their goal weight.
The skin is stretchy and elastic. When the body gains weight, the skin stretches to accommodate it. When the body loses weight, especially significant amounts of weight, the skin may not be able to fully contract. Loose skin and stubborn pockets of fat may remain after bariatric surgery or other significant weight loss.
Diet and exercise don’t shrink the skin—so, what’s the solution? The best way to tighten and remove extra skin is through surgical removal. A body lift can help patients to complete their weight loss journey by eliminating excess skin.
If you have extra skin after weight loss, explore your options for body lift surgery with triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sara Yegiyants.
What Types of Body Lift Are Available?
Dr. Yegiyants primarily performs two types of body lift surgery: an upper body lift and a lower body lift. Patients with isolated areas of loose skin may receive just one of these options. Many patients will benefit from both an upper and a lower body lift.
- Upper Body Lift – An upper body lift removes excess skin and improves the contours of the arms, neck, chest, breasts, and upper back.
- Lower Body Lift – A lower body lift is the most popular type of body lift. It shapes the abdominal area, thighs, hips, and buttocks.
Which type of body lift is right for you?
Determining the right approach for your needs depends on your body shape. The areas where you gather fat are the ones most likely to be impacted by loose skin after weight loss. Dr. Yegiyants will customize your body lift to target your specific problem areas. Additionally, a body lift can be combined with other body procedures, like an arm lift or a thigh lift, to customize the procedure to each patient’s needs.
The Benefits of a Body Lift
Losing weight and keeping it off is difficult. A body lift helps many patients to achieve their goals and enjoy a fitter, healthier body.
- A body lift removes extra skin and fat, making a patient’s post-weight loss body contours more visible.
- A body lift can improve the way clothing fits after weight loss.
- A body lift removes extra skin that can make exercise uncomfortable.
- A body lift can motivate patients to continue healthy habits by helping patients to feel more confident in their post-weight loss appearance.
- A body lift removes rolls of extra skin that can gather sweat and bacteria, contributing to unwanted odors and rashes.
The benefits experienced after a body lift will vary from patient to patient. Dr. Yegiyants can help you determine if this procedure is right for you.
Schedule Your Body Lift with Dr. Yegiyants
Finish your weight loss journey with a body lift. Ask Dr. Yegiyants if you’re a good candidate for an upper or lower body lift by scheduling a consultation. Contact Dr. Yegiyants today.