Plastic Surgery to Address Sagging Skin After Massive Weight Loss

Congratulations if you’ve lost significant weight through diet, exercise, bariatric surgery, medical weight loss medication or other means! You’ve undoubtedly enhanced your health and boosted your energy. However, you might be contending with excessive, loose, sagging skin that prevents you from fully restoring your self confidence. While some skin may continue to slowly contract following weight loss, the stretched skin more likely has permanently damaged collagen and elastin fibers will not improve even with continued exercise. The degree of severity may depend on:

• Amount of weight lost
• Duration of stretched skin
• Genetics
• Age
• Excess sun exposure
• Smoking

Collagen supplements, a healthy diet, and keeping hydrated can boost skin elasticity, but many people who’ve lost significant weight may want to consider surgical body contouring to address their sagging skin issues. The Southwest Florida surgeons at Naples Plastic Surgery offer a full complement of body contouring surgeries that remove excess skin and fat, and in some cases tighten underlying muscles. Here is a preview of our most popular skin-tightening procedures in Naples:

Tummy Tuck

Perfect for mothers who struggle with loose abdominal skin and poor muscle tone after pregnancy or those who develop loose, saggy abdominal skin due to weight loss, aging, or heredity, the tummy tuck in Naples removes loose skin and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. Medically known as an abdominoplasty, the procedure involves an incision across the lower abdomen, from which excess skin is removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened and repositioned into the proper alignment. Performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, the surgery can be combined with liposuction of the love handles for greater contour and definition.

Arm Lift

The skin of the upper arm in many people is prone to sagging due to aging, and those who lose weight often struggle with noticeable looseness of their upper arm skin. The arm lift—brachioplasty—in Naples removes excess skin and strategically positions the remaining skin to produce tighter, youthful-looking contours of the arm. Our surgeons try to limit incisions to the underarm and inner-arm areas to minimize visible scarring. Some patients who’ve managed to lose weight in other areas of their body may still struggle with fat deposits in the upper arms. Naples Plastic Surgery can address this by combining an upper arm liposuction with a brachioplasty.

Thigh Lift

Another area of the body prone to skin sagging is the thighs, which can resist toning efforts induced by exercise and diet. A thigh lift, or thighplasty, in Naples can restore the shapely contours of the upper legs by reducing excess skin and excess fat deposits as needed. A thighplasty alone or with a lower body lift can target the inner thighs, outer thighs, or both as needed to sculpt improved contours. The surgeon places incisions strategically to minimize visible scarring, and the use of liposuction can address excess fat.

Body Lift

A body lift in Naples is a comprehensive advanced skin contouring procedure that firms sagging skin across the torso. An upper body lift improves the contours of the breasts, chest, and mid-back area. The lower body lift firms and sculpts the thighs, stomach, buttocks, and hips and waist. A total body lift combines the two in multiple procedures and can include other body contouring procedures like an arm lift or breast lift for further enhancement. Given its complexity and to ensure patient safety, the total body lift is performed staged and an overnight stay is generally recommended. Many patients find this cost worth it, as the body lift dramatically improves their overall physique.

Mommy Makeover

Loose, sagging skin caused by weight loss after pregnancy is common in women of all ages. Thus, the mommy makeover in Naples is designed to restore the post pregnancy body to its pre-pregnancy appearance. The mommy makeover typically addresses stubborn fat deposits, sagging skin, stretch marks, and any pregnancy-related impacts on breast size or shape. As a customized set of procedures, our mommy makeover can include:

• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Augmentation

Be Comfortable in Your Skin by Completing Your Weight Loss Journey with Naples Plastic Surgery

Losing weight or recovering your pre-pregnancy body can significantly boost your self-esteem. However, this boost decreases if the resultant weight loss leaves you with loose, sagging skin. The body contouring plastic surgeons at Naples Plastic Surgery have extensive experience firming sagging skin and sculpting youthful-looking contours. Our surgeons have established a stellar record in delivering beautiful body contouring results to our Southwest Florida-area patients. To schedule your consultation, book your appointment online or by calling 239.566.2611.