Body contouring surgery following massive weight loss can involve a number of procedures carried out either alone or in combination to help improve the quality of life. Patients with obesity are at risk of multiple medical problems. Through either diet modification or bariatric surgery (eg gastric bypass), a significant amount of weight can be lost.
This, unfortunately, can lead to problems with loose and excess skin and fat. Problems following massive weight loss include:
- Unsightly or embarrassing appearance
- Difficulty with movement/exercise due to skin excess
- Irritation or skin infections such as boils
This would depend of which procedure you will be undergoing. The procedures can be carried out alone or in combination. After consulting with Mr Saour, you will be given all the information you need. This will help you fully understand the proposed surgical treatment. Typical procedures:
APRONECTOMY
ABDOMINOPLASTY
BELT LIPECTOMY/LOWER BODY LIFT
BRACHIOPLASTY (Arm lift)
INNER THIGH LIFTS
MASTOPEXY
The results are usually lifelong but may be impacted by weight change/pregnancy and ageing.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). Minor wound Infection and wound dehiscence are the most common complications, followed by bleeding and/or seroma formation. Occasionally some excess skin and fat remains at the corner of the scars termed “dog ears”, and these can be removed under local anaesthesia once the scar has settled. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
| Surgery duration | 3-4 hours |
| Type of anaesthesia | general anaesthetic |
| Compression/support garment | yes |
| Time in hospital | 1-2 nights |
| Time off work | 2 weeks |
| Recovery time | 4-6 weeks |
| First follow up appoinment | 1 week |
This would depend of which procedure you will be undergoing. The procedures can be carried out alone or in combination. After consulting with Mr Saour, you will be given all the information you need. This will help you fully understand the proposed surgical treatment. Typical procedures:
APRONECTOMY
ABDOMINOPLASTY
BELT LIPECTOMY/LOWER BODY LIFT
BRACHIOPLASTY (Arm lift)
INNER THIGH LIFTS
MASTOPEXY
The results are usually lifelong but may be impacted by weight change/pregnancy and ageing.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). Minor wound Infection and wound dehiscence are the most common complications, followed by bleeding and/or seroma formation. Occasionally some excess skin and fat remains at the corner of the scars termed “dog ears”, and these can be removed under local anaesthesia once the scar has settled. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
Surgery duration : 3-4 hours
Type of anaesthesia : general anaesthetic
Compression/support garment : yes
Time in hospital : 1-2 nights
Time off work : 2 weeks
Recovery time : 4-6 weeks
First follow up appointment : 1 week
Once you have decided you are interested in cosmetic surgery
Mr Saour’s aim is to help you look and feel your best through high quality personalised care.
You will receive all the information preoperatively allowing you to make an informed decision.
Understanding the benefits, implications and potential risks of any type of surgery is of paramount importance.
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