Newport Beach, Orange County, CA
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon Bruce J. Dubin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Many weight loss patients indicated they are mentally and emotionally prepared for the increased possibility of their skin sagging and/or drooping after massive weight loss. However, as patients approach their targeted weight goal, they often discover they are not ready for their mirror appearance. Many patients have said, “If they can’t have THE body that looks good then it’s almost worse than not having lost the weight.”
Body contouring (arm lift, buttocks lift, thigh lift) following massive weight loss can be a key component in restoring a person’s self esteem. With obesity continuing to grow and posing severe health risks, Bariatric Surgery has become a more common option for overweight people. Whether weight loss is achieved through surgery or lifestyle changes, patients will often experience sagging, excess skin and other related complications. Dr. Dubin the Newport Beach Plastic surgeon works with many obese patients following massive weight loss and tailors his recommendations based on each individual case.
For a patient who has undergone massive weight loss resulting from bariatric surgery or dieting, the skin changes because it has been permanently damaged from being stretched to such an extreme degree, and will continue to loosen and sag with age. After weight loss, the changes in skin tone can be mild, moderate or even severe. Patients who lose more than 100 pounds stand an increased possibility of having sagging skin in a number of areas including the face and neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back and thighs.
During intimate situations, some patients feel even more uncomfortable than they did prior to weight loss. Dr. Dubin has said, “ Self image can remain a huge problem since the skin doesn’t contract as a result of weight loss.” Appearance, health and quality of life are all main goals in achieving weight loss, as well as healthy relationships and intimacy, without the feeling of self-consciousness. To alleviate this problem and promote a happier quality of life, many patients opt to have surgical body contouring procedures, differing from contouring procedures performed on normal weight patients.
Body contouring after massive weight loss addresses a number of areas on the body including the face and neck, breasts, arms, abdomen, back and thighs. Dr. Dubin treats each patient as an individual and develops an approach to correct the problem areas that focuses on those areas that are most troublesome and then tailors his approach to the individual patient’s needs.
Body contouring following massive weight loss is usually extremely gratifying for both the patient and Dr. Dubin The results are usually dramatic and provide a significant functional and aesthetic benefit to the patient.
Nutrition Considerations
When you’re successful in losing significant amounts of weight, through bariatric surgery or dieting, extra caution must be used in evaluating your readiness for surgery after weight loss. Patients should have completed most of their weight loss and their weight should be relatively stable.
When you have undergone bariatric surgery, your food intake is drastically altered, thereby compromising nutrition. The decrease in calories that facilitates significant weight loss often includes a concurrent decrease in protein. Lowering your protein and caloric intake may result in poor wound healing, anemia, as well as impaired clotting mechanisms which is why it is imperative you increase your protein intake prior to surgery. Patients need to be carefully monitored prior to surgery to assure adequate nutrition which is essential in promoting good post-operative healing. Dr. Dubin requires specific lab tests be done to make sure your nutrition level is adequate to allow you to tolerate the surgery.
Medical Considerations
A careful medical evaluation is always important prior to plastic surgery after massive weight loss to safeguard your health! Diet modifications and exercise programs which are integral to your weight loss also drastically improved your overall health.
Nevertheless, Dr. Dubin will talk to you regarding medical considerations prior to the development of a surgical plan. If you are considering massive weight loss are already on a program we strongly recommend you schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Dubin now to insure that you will be a good candidate for body contouring after you have achieved your desired weight goal.
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