Substantial weight loss is a great accomplishment that opens the door to a happier and healthier way of life. Unfortunately, some patients might not be able to fully enjoy the results of their weight loss due to complications caused by excess and drooping skin.
That’s why we are proud to offer excess skin removal surgery in Washington DC, allowing patients to fully enjoy the results of their transformed bodies.
For starters, excess skin removal procedures are a significant form of plastic surgery. Only expert surgeons should perform them – like our team at Peel Haus.
So, why get excess skin removal surgery? Well, if someone has lost a lot of weight, they might consider surgery or other body contouring treatments to get rid of excess skin on their:
Removing the excess skin helps patients achieve a more pleasing appearance.
The lower body lift dramatically rejuvenates your abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. We tackle excess skin and weakened muscles through a strategically placed beltline incision. And while front and back drooping skin disappears, abdominal muscles strengthen. Finally, the residual tissues are gently elevated and shaped to perfection, giving you a gorgeous lower body.
A thigh and buttock lift reduces extra skin and fat, making legs and buttocks tighter, smoother, and slimmer.
The incisions for this procedure depend on skin location and quantity. Our expert cosmetic surgeon will make incisions in the groin, the natural crease behind the buttocks, or low on the hips.
After weight loss, many individuals may develop excess skin that hangs below their belly button, commonly called a “pannus” or “apron.” This procedure aims to give you a smoother and firmer torso by removing the excess skin via a small incision above the pubic area.
An upper body lift addresses back fat, sagging breasts (or extended skin in the chest area), and hanging arm skin – sculpting a smoother appearance. Choose from a targeted arm lift with discreet underside incisions, a back lift/bra line lift that combines liposuction for a sleek back, or a breast lift to restore volume and shape.
Every post-weight-loss skin removal surgery is unique. Typically, surgeons use a combination of body lifting treatments to address a patient’s areas of concern during surgery. And whether we use local or general anesthesia depends on the extent of the procedure.
Here are the most common excess skin removal surgeries we perform:
We tailor each procedure to meet the specific requirements of each patient. The amount of skin removed, fat suctioned, and other contouring treatments performed might vary from patient to patient, affecting the ultimate cost. We’ll cover these logistics in detail at your initial consultation!
Before your operation, you will have an initial consultation with our team. We’ll discuss your medical history, options, risks, recovery, expenses, and restrictions. This appointment is your chance to meet with the surgeon and ask any questions. Likewise, they will explain how the operation schedule will unfold, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the big day.
Your recovery timeline depends on the treatment and amount of skin removed. Expect a longer journey for extensive surgeries like lower body lifts and a quicker bounce back for procedures like arm lifts. The surgery’s intensity also determines your hospital stay – but all procedures require someone to drive you home afterward.
Mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising are possible in the following weeks. You’ll receive pain medication, compression garments, and temporary drains to ease these.
Since healing can take several weeks, plan to take time off work. This phase might be challenging for climbing stairs, heavy lifting, and exercising. But fear not. After a few weeks and any necessary follow-ups, you’ll be back to your routine and feeling confident in your newly contoured self.
Here are the most common questions we receive regarding excess skin removal surgery in Washington DC:
If the patient keeps active and eats healthily, the effects of this procedure are permanent!
Technically, you can get pregnant, but we don’t recommend it as it can reverse the results.
Our plastic surgery team is widely recognized as one of the best practices for excess skin removal surgery in Washington DC. Schedule a consultation with our expert team today to create your unique treatment plan for excess skin removal surgery in Washington DC.
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