Problems with Excess Skin
Losing a large amount of weight from weight loss surgery or through diet and exercise is a major accomplishment. After such a success, some people are left with large amounts of heavy, loose folds of skin around the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts, buttocks and face. Skin can sag and lose elasticity which can result in rashes and other skin irritations in those folds of the skin. In addition, excess skin can be a cosmetic issue. People who have had such significant weight loss generally have a more positive outlook and image of themselves and may want to remove the excess skin to complete their new look. Body-contouring plastic surgery may be the solution.
In some Portland patients skin and fat excess are present not only in the abdominal area, but also around the love handles to the back. In addition, the thighs and buttocks are often lax and sagging. With a lower body lift the tummy is tightened; the excess skin and fat are removed all the way around the body; and the thighs and buttocks are lifted into youthful and aesthetic proportions. Tightening and positioning of the lower body skin back in place can dramatically improve the waist, thigh and buttock contours. Buttock augmentation can be included with this procedure, as needed.
If you have lost a significant amount of weight, and you are considering an abdominoplasty or panniculectomy, you are encouraged to consider lower body lift as another surgical option.
Interested in learning more about body contouring? Request a consultation with us at our Portland office. Call (503) 783-0544.
