After putting in months of hard work, diet, and exercise, or undergoing bariatric surgery, you may have lost a great deal of weight and dramatically improved your confidence and body image — but your body still has a lot of the same skin you had when you were heavier. This is a common situation for post-bariatric patients and for those who dieted on their own and lost a great deal of fat. The skin is damaged during weight gain, and the damage stands out after weight loss.
Why plastic surgery after weight loss?
Loose skin can occur all over the body, or after one particular area after weight loss. Each person is unique and hence the treatment has to be tailored specifically. How much loose skin remains after weight loss can vary and depends on factors such as prior BMI, age, health, genetics and exposure to sun. Sagging skin can interfere with routine activities and cause chafing, irritation, rashes and other issues. It also makes finding the right size clothes a challenge and can make you feel that you are still a slimmer person inside a larger body.
