If you’ve lost a considerable amount of weight, you may have noticed some skin laxity.
There are a number of body shaping procedures available, which are designed to tighten loose skin and reshape the contours of the body. Here are some you might consider…
Reshape your stomach
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure that works to reshape the abdomen to a tighter and slimmer silhouette. Excess skin and stretch marks are a common side effect after significant weight loss, and a tummy tuck may be a way of addressing these concerns. During the procedure, skin excision is planned so that the scar will sit low in the abdomen and around the groin. This means that it can be easily covered with underwear and swimwear. The abdominal wall is tightened with the use of sutures, and in some cases, surgical mesh. The skin is then stretched down towards the pelvis and any excess skin is removed, resulting in a firmer, tighter appearance. For more details about abdominoplasty and the different techniques that are available, have a look here.
Remove loose skin
After significant weight loss, you may have noticed that your skin has not shrunk in alignment with your body weight loss, leaving you with loose, hanging skin. A lower body lift is often an effective solution, as it addresses excess skin and fat from the entire ‘belt line’. The procedure, also known as a belt lipectomy or lower/circumferential body lift, combines a tummy tuck and buttock lift for a altered contour. In many cases, the lower body lift is combined with other body shaping procedures (such as a thigh lift, brachioplasty, and breast lift) to further your results.
Reshape your contours
A great way to permanently remove fat cells and smooth the contours of the body, liposuction is another procedure. At Sculpted, we offer tickle liposuction, which was named for the tickling sensation often experienced during the procedure. The procedure generally takes between one and two hours, during which a numbing fluid is placed through tiny incisions in the body. When you are numb, a vibrating suction cannula is used to remove fat and reshape the body. For more about this minimally invasive treatment, have a look here.
Reshape your arms
An arm lift, also known as Brachioplasty, is a procedure in which excess fat and skin in the area between the shoulders and elbows is reduced. The procedure helps to provide a smoother shape without bulges, and tightens the skin for tighter, more toned looking arms. In most cases, only small amounts of skin are removed to recontour the arms, which means that scars are minimal. Liposuction may be used in conjunction with Brachioplasty to remove excess fat below the skin. Have a look at some before and after images here.
Lift your buttocks
Patients who have lost a lot of weight often find that their buttocks look deflated and flat. Buttock augmentation surgery can help to reshape youe bottom with the use of implants or fat transfer. Another option is a buttock lift, in which any excess skin and fat is removed in order to alter the overall shape and profile. The excess skin and fat is removed by means of surgical excision as well as liposuction.
Are you interested in a body sculpting procedure? For a consultation at Sculpted Clinic, please get in touch.
