Body-contouring Plastic Surgery Needed After Massive Weight Loss

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People who lose large amounts of weight in short periods of time are definitely healthier and look better, but, sometimes they are left with excess skin on their bodies. These folds of loose skin can cause rashes and severe discomfort when they rub together. Aside from that, these dangling flaps of wrinkled skin hanging from their arms, thighs, abdomens and buttocks are unsightly. And, aesthetically speaking, dieting isnt considered successful until these areas are also pleasing to look at.

For these dieters, and liposuction patients--body lift surgery, combining several body contouring methods into one single comprehensive procedure, can create outstanding results. Because every area of the body is worked on within the same operation, a more natural-looking, more symmetrically balanced result can be achieved than if these body lifts are performed in several different operations.

These body lifts commonly used are as follows.

The tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is an extremely effective cosmetic procedure performed with only two critically-placed incisions that not only removes excess skin, but also tightens the abdominal muscles, creating a more slender, firmer and flatter abdomen. The arm lift is performed by creating an incision along the underside of the upper arm. Excess skin is then incised and sutured to create a tighter, firmer profile. The thigh lift, similar to the arm lift, is a popular form of body contouring surgery to lift and smooth the love handle areas after significant weight loss. The butt lift, the area requiring the most body contouring, can be uplifted and reshaped to create the looks of buns of steel.

In a category by themselves because they are so often requested as individual procedures, the breast lift and breast augmentation are two body lift procedures that help restore natural breast volume, tighten the breast-supporting muscles, and lift the bustline after weight loss.

To take the bold step and lose a large amount of weight through dieting, exercise, or surgery is not only incredibly brave, but to take the necessary body lift operations afterwards is truly commendable. And an incredible change to your appearance, self-esteem, and overall health.

About the Author:
For a high-quality Westchester tummy tuck, a Westchester breast lift, or other post-bariatric plastic surgery in Westchester, contact Dr. Robert Bernard and his associates.



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