Seattle Body Contouring

Seattle Body Contouring - Body Lift after Massive Weight Loss

For men and women in Seattle who have achieved massive weight loss, the loose excess skin left behind can mar your weight loss results. Skin cannot always shrink back after a large amount of weight is lost, leaving drooping, excess skin on the frame, which can cause physical and emotional difficulty. For some, the excess skin is a cosmetic issue only, hiding the trimmer body they've worked so hard to achieve. For others it can cause physical issues such as discomfort and restricted mobility. For individuals in Seattle, body contouring can remove much of the excess skin and fat left behind by massive weight loss, improving appearance and offering a freer, healthier lifestyle.

Post weight loss plastic surgery is a very individualized process. There is no set combination of procedures designed to address all post-weight loss issues. Body contouring can include breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, and thigh lift. Through careful consultation, the experienced Seattle plastic surgeons at The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery can advise those considering post weight loss surgery, explore surgical options and determine which procedures will best achieve the results you seek.

Breast Lift: addresses sagging and drooping in the breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple to a higher, more pleasing position. Breast lift can be performed alone or combined with breast augmentation or breast reduction to address issues of size as well as shape and tone.

Breast Reduction: reduces breast size and improves shape and tone. Breast reduction offers such cosmetic benefits of improved body proportion and often alleviates medical issues such as chronic neck and back pain.

Tummy Tuck: removes excess skin and fat and tightens lax abdominal muscle for a contoured abdomen.

Liposuction: removes stubborn fat deposits from problem areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, hips, arms, and thighs. Advancements in liposuction techniques allow for improved cosmetic results with less pain, swelling and downtime.

Facelift: reduces sagging, excess skin in the mid-face, and tightens underlying skin structures.

Neck Lift: addresses issues of sagging in the neck using liposuction and tightening techniques. Neck lift surgery can also address issues of roping in the neck.

Arm Lift: removes stubborn fat deposits and tightens loose skin in the arms for a contoured look.

Thigh Lift: involves both liposuction and the removal of excessive skin from either the inner or outer thigh or both.

Realistic expectations are important for body contouring candidates. Although body contouring procedures can offer great improvement, scarring is an inevitable result and perfection will not be achieved. Through consultation, the doctors at The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery can explore each patient's expectations and discuss what can be realistically accomplished. Most body contouring patients find the trade-off of scarring for the removal of excess skin well worth it, though careful pre-operative consideration is essential.

For more information on Seattle body contouring options, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us online or call (425) 775-3561 or (866) 346-0000.