After Weight Loss Body Contouring

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After weight loss body contouring is a collection of procedures that remove excess droopy skin to help you achieve a more slender, athletic figure. When your skin becomes stretched by excess fat, it is not always able to bounce back on its own. Droopy skin can affect your self-esteem and leave you feeling disappointed with the results of your weight loss journey. Body contouring procedures can remove excess skin from multiple areas of the body in just one appointment to help you improve your proportions.

At the Aesthetic Laser Center, our team has helped thousands of patients recover from weight loss and restore their body confidence. Dr. Quita Lopez is well-known for her customizable and transformative procedures that help patients achieve a slender, curvier figure.

Contact our office or call to learn more about the simple procedures that have helped thousands achieve lasting results:

About After Weight Loss Body Contouring

With body contouring procedures, you can enjoy a smoother, more athletic appearance after undergoing massive weight loss, potentially with medically assisted regimens. GLP-1 “skinny shots” like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) optimize your metabolism by mimicking the natural hormones that regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. While these medications can help patients rapidly lose 15-20% of their body weight, (1) many struggle with excess skin afterward. Dr. Lopez offers a collection of procedures specifically designed to restore your figure after weight loss and remove a large amount of excess skin.

Types of Body Contouring Procedures

Arm Lift

An arm lift is a procedure that reshapes and tightens the skin on the upper arms for a more slender appearance. Dr. Lopez can remove the excess arm skin or “bat wings” with a discreet incision inside the inner arm. If you have pockets of excess fat in the upper arms, she can also sculpt them with liposuction for a more defined appearance.

Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure that removes pockets of stubborn fat while preserving the surrounding tissues. Pockets of excess fat left over from weight loss are very common, but they can take a toll on your self-esteem and affect your clothing options. Since Dr. Lopez permanently removes the fat cells with this method, the results can be long-lasting. To maintain your results, you will need to lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain a stable weight by exercising regularly.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck removes excess skin from the abdomen to help you achieve a smoother, slimmer figure. With a discreet incision along the bikini line, Dr. Lopez can remove sagging skin for a more youthful appearance. The incision is very easy to hide beneath your clothing. During the procedure, Dr. Lopez can also repair your abdominal muscles if they were stretched by weight gain or pregnancy to further flatten the stomach area. (2) A tummy tuck after weight loss is specifically designed to remove a larger amount of excess tissue.

Breast Lift

After weight loss, it is common to experience sagging breasts. A breast lift removes and repositions breast tissue for a perkier appearance. If you are looking to increase the volume of your breasts as well, Dr. Lopez can perform a breast augmentation lift.

Breast Reduction

A breast reduction is a procedure that reduces the size of your breasts to help rebalance your proportions. Many women suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pain from larger breasts, and the procedure has helped thousands of patients find relief. She may also perform liposuction if you have a larger amount of fat in the breast area. Afterward, you can enjoy breasts that you feel more comfortable with.

Benefits

There are several benefits to after-weight loss body contouring including:

  • Balanced body proportions: Many patients enjoy a more defined figure after body contouring procedures.
  • Improved self-esteem: You can improve the way you feel about your body and enjoy your weight loss achievement more.
  • Better hygiene: Dr. Lopez can remove pockets of sagging skin that are difficult to clean.
  • Improved mobility: Removing droopy skin can make exercise easier and allow you to feel more comfortable performing sports.
  • Long-lasting results: If you take good care of your body by maintaining a stable weight, you can enjoy your results for years to come.
  • Increased clothing options: You can enjoy feeling more comfortable in your clothing after removing excess skin and pockets of fat affecting your body proportions.
  • Customizable treatment: Dr. Lopez can perform a personalized collection of body contouring procedures to help you achieve a slimmer, more athletic appearance.

Candidates

Suitable candidates for after-weight-loss body contouring are:

  • Experiencing redundant skin
  • Able to maintain a stable body weight
  • Nonsmokers or are willing to quit
  • In generally good health

It is also important that you have realistic expectations about what we can achieve with these procedures. Your results will depend on your underlying anatomy and Dr. Lopez can discuss your body goals with you during your consultation.

Personal Consultation

During your consultation, we will ask about your body goals to create a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Lopez can perform a collection of procedures to remove excess skin in multiple areas, and she can answer any questions you have about any of the procedures during your consultation. She will also ask about your lifestyle and medical history to ensure you are a good candidate for body contouring procedures.

Treatments for Ozempic Face

Facelift

A facelift (rhytidectomy) can help you achieve smoother, tighter skin and reduce signs of facial aging. By tightening the skin and underlying tissues, a facelift can smooth out wrinkles and create a more youthful face shape. The procedure can address various concerns caused by aging, such as sagging skin around the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Dr. Lopez can also reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds, crow’s feet, and marionette lines that are common with aging.

Mini Facelift

If you have a small amount of droopy facial skin after weight loss, Dr. Lopez can perform a mini facelift. The procedure tightens the skin in the mid and lower facial regions to help you achieve smoother, tighter skin with minimal scarring. During the procedure, Dr. Lopez can make 1.5-inch incisions along the ears and hairline to reposition your skin and manipulate the SMAS layer– a network of connective tissue that lies just beneath your cheekbones and helps provide a youthful structure to your face.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers restore volume to your face if you have lost it from aging or weight changes. Since weight loss affects the entire body, it is common for patients to experience facial volume loss. Dr. Lopez can perform a dermal filler treatment to help you achieve a more youthful appearance. During the procedure, she will administer the formula in areas where you have lost volume to improve your appearance without an overfilled look so you can enjoy a natural, rejuvenated facial appearance.

The type of dermal filler you receive will depend on your skin type, aesthetic goals, and medical history. Dr. Lopez can also perform a facial fat transfer if you would prefer a volume increase without synthetics.

To learn more about our additional procedures, see our blog.

Cost of After Weight Loss Body Contouring in Portland

The cost of after-weight-loss body contouring will depend on the amount of excess skin you would like to remove and the types of procedures you need. We can provide an all-inclusive quote after your personal consultation at our office.

Do not wait to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Contact our office or call (503) 353-0888 to schedule your consultation today.

FAQ

Can I undergo after-weight loss body contouring if I am planning to become pregnant?

If you are planning to become pregnant, we recommend that you wait to undergo the procedure because pregnancy can affect your results and cause your skin to stretch further.

Will after weight loss body contouring cause scarring?

We take care to make discreet incisions along the natural features and folds of your skin. To add, they will most likely be easy to conceal underneath clothing. The type of incision you need will depend on your treatment plan. We can discuss any questions you have about scarring during your consultation.

Are there non-surgical options available for after-weight-loss body contouring?

Yes, there are! However, most patients require surgical procedures after weight loss due to the large amount of excess skin they wish to remove. Are there any risks associated with after weight loss body contouring procedures? Your individual risk factors will depend on your medical history, and we can discuss whether this procedure is the right fit for you during your consultation.

References

  1. Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine. 2022;387(3). doi:https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa2206038
  2. Orr Shauly, Goel P, Gould DJ. Painless, Drainless Lipoabdominoplasty: A Retrospective Study of Pain Following Lipoabdominoplasty Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine and a Modified Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol. Aesthetic surgery journal. 2022;4. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac049