Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement and deserves to be celebrated. However, your hard-earned results can be overshadowed by the excess, sagging skin that is often left behind. We understand the importance of feeling as good as you look and looking as good as you feel!
To help your weight loss journey feel more complete, La Jolla female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus shares the top 5 body contouring procedures she performs to address sagging skin post-weight loss.
Tummy tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, specifically targets the abdomen and removes loose skin and stubborn fat deposits, and tightens the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). This procedure is perfect for men and women who have achieved considerable weight loss but are left with a sagging belly.
Tummy tucks are not one size fits all, which is why Dr. Gallus designs your surgery plan around your aesthetic goals, anatomy, and lifestyle. Post-tummy tuck, you can expect a flatter, firmer abdominal profile, reduced back pain, and improved posture. You may also find that a stronger core helps make exercise easier and more effective, helping you maintain weight loss long-term.
Breast lift
Weight loss can significantly alter the shape and firmness of the breasts. A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes sagging breasts, and can also reduce and reposition the nipple-areolar complex. A tailored breast lift procedure with Dr. Gallus is ideal if you are happy with the amount of breast tissue you have, but wish to achieve a firmer, perkier breast appearance. Other benefits of a breast lift include enhanced body proportions, greater comfort when active, and often a wider range of clothing styles!
Arm lift
An arm lift (brachioplasty) removes excess skin and any lingering fat deposits from between the underarm and the elbow. During an arm lift, Dr. Gallus reshapes your arms to create a smoother, more defined upper arm. Like other body contouring procedures, addressing a highly visible body area, such as the arms, enhances your overall appearance and will likely increase comfort and mobility. The arms can be bothersome to hide, especially in the warmer months, so an arm lift helps both men and women feel more confident showing their arms after weight loss.
Personalized body contouring procedures can help reveal a firmer, toned appearance, highlighting your weight loss efforts.
Thigh lift
A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and, in many cases, fat. This procedure results in smoother skin and more proportionate contours of the thighs and lower body. For many, the thighs are a target area for weight loss, but once you achieve your goal weight, they can be prone to lax skin and may still hold on to unwanted fat.
Dr. Gallus personalizes each surgery to suit your unique anatomy, creating softer feminine thigh contours, highlighting a more athletic physique, or creating a silhouette in between. Tightening the upper thighs also reduces chafing and skin irritation, helps clothing fit more comfortably, and enhances lower body mobility so you look and feel great while maintaining a healthier, active lifestyle.
If cellulite is a concern, Dr. Gallus uses Avéli cellulite treatments to release the fibrous bands under the skin that cause cellulite dimples.
Renuvion skin tightening
Renuvion® skin tightening is a minimally invasive procedure that combines radiofrequency energy with helium plasma to noticeably tighten and rejuvenate the skin. This non-surgical skin tightening procedure is particularly effective for smaller areas of mild skin laxity and can be used on its own or in conjunction with other procedures to refine and enhance surgical results.
As a standalone procedure, Renuvion has a short recovery time and virtually imperceivable scarring while still delivering noteworthy skin tightening in treated areas. If you do not need or want a surgical lift after weight loss, Renuvion is a proven skin-tightening option to consider in your no-pressure consultation with Dr. Gallus.
Bonus tip: These are all great standalone procedures, but can also be combined with other breast and body procedures as part of a mommy makeover!
The final step in your weight loss journey starts hereDr. Katerina Gallus is a La Jolla plastic surgeon who brings expertise, compassion, and personalized care to each procedure. To learn more about your post-weight loss procedure options, schedule a consultation at our San Diego plastic surgery center by calling 858-224-2281 or filling out the contact form below!
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