Dr. Andrew Lofman is starting a new series in which he walks us through the entire process of deciding whether plastic surgery is right for you, and what to expect during the following recovery period. The third procedure he wanted to focus on was a body lift after the patient has lost a large amount of weight.
Before we get into the before and after photos, we want to make sure you understand body lift or contouring procedure. Surgical body contouring following major weight loss removes excess sagging fat and skin while improving the shape of the underlying support tissue. The result is a more normal appearance with smoother contours.
Dramatic weight loss has many benefits. But after weight reduction surgery, or any substantial amount of weight loss, the skin and tissues often lack the elasticity to conform to the reduced body size.
FROM DR. LOFMAN:
A 39 year old female that had lost over 100 lbs came into my office for a consultation to discuss having a body lift.
Day 1 of seeing the patient.
She has the typical problem with massive weight loss patients. Excess skin hanging down past the pubic bone as a large pannus. This hanging skin often encompasses the entire body with excess skin hanging around the sides and back as well. Her buttocks and lateral thighs are sagging as well.
