Surgery after major weight loss
Losing a lot of weight is an achievement. The excess skin that may remain can be treated, and the treatment is planned in stages, respecting your health and your body’s pace.
Who it is usually for
People who have lost a lot of weight, with or without bariatric surgery, and live with loose skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts or back. Beyond appearance, this skin can cause rashes, make hygiene harder and get in the way of exercise.
The right time is usually when your weight has been stable for a few months and your overall health is in good shape.
How the consultation works
In the consultation, Dr. Ivan assesses each area, listens to what bothers you most and builds a plan with priorities. Since it is rarely safe to treat everything at once, the plan is usually split into stages, with time between them.
Blood tests and nutritional and clinical assessments are part of the preparation, because people who have lost a lot of weight may have deficiencies that need correcting before surgery.
What recovery is usually like
Recovery depends on the areas treated in each stage. It usually involves a compression garment, light walks early on, scar care and scheduled follow-ups. You receive written instructions and have a direct line to the team.
Every case is assessed individually. The indication, technique and recovery time are defined in the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long after bariatric surgery can I treat the excess skin?
What matters most is a stable weight for a few months, which usually happens after the first year to year and a half after bariatric surgery. The consultation confirms the right time for you.
Can the abdomen, arms and thighs be done in one surgery?
Sometimes two areas can be combined, but there is a safe limit of operating time. That is why the plan is usually done in stages.
I did not have bariatric surgery; I lost weight through diet. Can I still have it?
Yes. What matters is how much skin is left and how stable your weight is, not how you lost the weight.
Will the scars be large?
Removing excess skin requires scars, and their length depends on how much skin there is. They are planned to sit in more discreet areas whenever possible, and post-op care helps them heal.
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