What Is After Weight Loss Surgery?
While major weight loss is a huge achievement, many men and women discover that their post-weight loss body is not what they pictured. Instead of creating a tighter, leaner physique, massive weight loss often leaves individuals with loose skin on areas such as the thighs, arms, and abdomen that cannot shrink down to fit their new form. In these cases, the only thing that can help is surgery. At HGH Plastic Surgery, our team of plastic surgeons performs after weight loss surgery as a cosmetic treatment for patients. This procedure can help patients finalize their weight loss success by achieving the look they desire. To learn more about after weight loss surgery, schedule a consultation at our office in Birmingham, AL.
How Is After Weight Loss Surgery Performed?
Excess skin removal surgery is considered a major procedure and requires general anesthesia. It can take around 3 – 7 hours, depending on the amount of skin being addressed and the techniques being used. For most, a hospital stay is necessary. The procedure may start with liposuction, which is performed to remove stubborn fat still on the body. After that, excess skin is carefully removed. This surgery does require larger incisions than most other cosmetic surgeries, so scars will be a part of this treatment. However, our experienced team uses a blend of art and science to make scars as discreet as possible.
What Are the Benefits of After Weight Loss Surgery?
Baggy skin and stubborn pockets of fat are often a factor following the loss of a significant amount of weight. Oftentimes, this can lead to pain, chafing, and self-confidence issues. Post-weight loss surgery at HGH Plastic Surgery makes it possible to attain a slimmer figure, with many benefits including:
- Raises and tightens skin
- Eliminates extra stretched, hanging skin
- Improves range of motion and physical fitness
- Produces an enhanced, more desirable look
- Helps create better posture
- Helps to lessen skin friction and itching
- Recontours the body for a more even, consistent look
- Provides a boost to confidence and sense of worth
- Can treat numerous parts of the body
After Weight Loss Surgery Reviews
After losing almost a hundred pounds, I was left with extremely loose, sagging skin, and after consulting with three plastic surgeons, I decided to go with Dr. Halka. He is exceptionally kind and patient with all my questions and concerns, and I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. He did my brachioplasty (arm lift) and breast lift 7 weeks ago, and I am thrilled with my results. My scars look fantastic, and I honestly can’t believe how wonderfully everything is healing. I’ve had zero problems or complications. Dr. Halka will be performing my next two surgeries, a lower body lift and a thigh lift, in the coming months, and I have no worries about my care and comfort in his hands. The nurses and staff at Hedden and Gunn have also all been extremely helpful and friendly. As nervous as I was to start this journey of skin removal and reconstruction, Dr. Halka and the entire H&G team have made it as easy and painless as it could be, and I am so grateful.
I have had three surgeries with Dr. Halka @ Hedden & Gunn. A lower body lift w/bbl in 03/2024 a breast lift w/ implants 07/2024 and an upper body lift 12/2024. I lost over 119 pounds with diet and exercise, I maintained the weight loss for two years and then started considering cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin. My first consult was with a surgeon in Miami. I was nervous but paid a deposit then I thought perhaps I find a Doctor near where I live, which led me to Hedden and Gunn. I did a virtual consultation with Dr. Halka he was very thorough explaining every option in detail and even including photos of results from each surgery, He then recommended what he thought would be my best option. I then decided to meet with him in person and I could not be more glad that I did, with surgery there are many ups and downs but the care I have received by everyone at this facility has been beyond what I could have ever expected. I have said many times that I am so glad that I decided to have my surgery locally and not out of state (in my case) I am sure many surgeries go off without a hitch but to have the clinic and staff close by for any and every concern I have had has been the best option for me. I absolutely love my results, I could not have ever imagined better results even if I tried!
Dr. Halka and his staff at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL are AWESOME. After loosing 86 pounds, I had the lower body lift, arm lift, breast lift and augmentation procedures. Dr. Halka is a surgical sculptor who turned my body from a large ugly rectangle with lots of hanging skin; into a body with a beautiful shape and a waist. I am extremely happy with my body. I recommend Dr. Halka to anyone considering surgery. Again he is AWESOME!!!!!!!
Dr. Gunn is absolutely amazing! I researched for a whole year after losing a significant amount of weight and found him in a Facebook plastic surgery group. I booked a consult with him and half way through the appointment, I knew he was it! He did a lower body lift with fat transfer to buttocks. I can honestly say that I’ve never felt better in my life! I cannot think him and his entire staff enough.
After losing almost a hundred pounds, I was left with extremely loose, sagging skin, and after consulting with three plastic surgeons, I decided to go with Dr. Halka. He is exceptionally kind and patient with all my questions and concerns, and I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. He did my brachioplasty (arm lift) and breast lift 7 weeks ago, and I am thrilled with my results. My scars look fantastic, and I honestly can’t believe how wonderfully everything is healing. I’ve had zero problems or complications. Dr. Halka will be performing my next two surgeries, a lower body lift and a thigh lift, in the coming months, and I have no worries about my care and comfort in his hands. The nurses and staff at Hedden and Gunn have also all been extremely helpful and friendly. As nervous as I was to start this journey of skin removal and reconstruction, Dr. Halka and the entire H&G team have made it as easy and painless as it could be, and I am so grateful. Edit 8 months later- My lower body lift and thigh lift were both performed as scheduled, and just like with my first surgery, I’m extremely happy with my results. Again, thanks to Dr. Halka and everyone at HGH, I healed perfectly and had great recoveries!
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Let Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery Help You Reach Your Goals
For individuals who have achieved their weight loss goals but are still unhappy with loose, sagging skin, the plastic surgeons at HGH Plastic Surgery can provide assistance in taking the final step toward a slim, fit figure. After weight loss surgery helps further sculpt the body for a more confident appearance. Those interested can contact our office in Birmingham, AL to learn more.