Following massive weight loss many patients are left with residual folds of skin, significant amounts of stretch marks and residual
fat so it is common for this group of patients to request excision of these excessive folds such as in the abdomen, breasts, thighs, arms e.t.c.
Post Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery
These people would have either had a gastric or stomach operation or gone through a programme of diet and exercise resulting in massive weight
loss and this has left them with excessive folds of skin and fat which they find unsightly and would like dealt with.
It is important that the person achieves his or her ideal new weight or at least close enough and they are medically fit.
The types of procedures involved include:
A. Arm reduction
B. Thigh reduction
C. Abdominoplasty, Apronectomy
D. Breast reduction
E. Mastopexy, with or without augmentation
These procedures can be combined or with other operations such as liposuction.