They say losing weight is the hardest part of the journey, but many of our patients reveal dealing with their loose skin after their massive weight loss is just as, if not more, difficult for them. Patients who have undergone an extreme weight loss are often left with an excess of skin that just won’t spring back. Harold E. Beam Plastic Surgery offers three body sculpting procedures we recommend for patients who just want to get rid of that excess skin.
Loose Skin after Weight Loss
It’s no secret that the process of losing weight involves more than just eating healthy and exercising regularly. Losing a large amount of weight can be an emotional process for many individuals, and being left with excess skin is often seen as a constant reminder of the weight they used to be. In addition to being an emotional burden, excess skin can be a physical burden, sometimes weighing as much as 30 or more pounds on its own that the patient has to carry around with them wherever they go.
What You Can Do About Your Loose Skin
Unfortunately, there is no home-remedy that can fix your excess loose skin, and minimally invasive skin tightening treatments can only go so far when the skin has been stretched for years on-end. We recommend considering the following procedures to help you get rid of your excess skin.
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Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the abdominal area. Popular with women whose skin has stretched beyond repair during pregnancy, the tummy tuck is a safe solution to get the flat tummy you’ve worked hard for. The procedure involves an incision from hip to hip that allows Dr. Beam to tighten loose abdominal muscles in your core, stretch the skin tight over the abdomen and remove any excess skin from the area.
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Arm Lift
Also known as a brachioplasty, an arm lift is similar to a tummy tuck but focuses on the excess skin around the upper arm. This procedure gets rid of the dreaded “bat wing” that we all hate to admit we have. During an arm lift, an incision will be made on the inner arm or the back of the arm, usually from elbow to armpit. The underlying tissue of the arm is then tightened and reshaped, and the excess skin in the area is removed. Some patients may also receive mild liposuction in the area to get rid of any excess unwanted fat. After your brachioplasty, you’ll have the sleek, toned arms you’ve worked hard for.
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Thigh Lift
Like the tummy tuck and arm lift, the thigh lift is the last way to remove excess skin from your body. While the placement of your incision will depend on the severity of your condition prior to surgery, most incisions are made from the groin down to the inner portion of your leg. Dr. Beam then tightens and reshapes the underlying tissues before removing the excess skin, revealing newly contoured thighs.
If you are interested in learning more about getting rid of your excess skin with body sculpting procedures, call us today to schedule your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Beam.
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