July 9, 2025After achieving significant weight loss, you might be left with excess, sagging skin that does not shrink, no matter how much you diet or exercise. Significant weight loss is a major accomplishment, yet this loose skin can cause physical discomfort and affect your self-esteem. You don’t have to just accept it – North Texas Plastic Surgery should be your next call!
Our board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons offer solutions that can remove excess skin to refine your body shape. Read on to explore the role of plastic surgery in body contouring after massive weight loss, learn which procedures are available, and find out what you should consider before moving forward. We are here for you to bring out your best self!
Why Is Surgery Needed After Major Weight Loss?
After losing a significant amount of weight (whether from diet and exercise, or surgical intervention), the skin and underlying tissue do not always have the elasticity needed to conform to your body’s new shape. A lack of elasticity results in loose skin that may restrict your movement, cause irritation and skin infections, and create hygiene issues. In addition to physical concerns, the excess skin can affect how you feel in your body and how you interact with others. We are here to serve your needs after this weight loss experience.
We use body sculpting surgery to address these challenges by removing the extra skin, revealing the new body shape that you achieved after major weight loss. This improves your comfort level and allows you to fully experience the benefits of your efforts.
Types of Procedures
There are several types of body contouring procedures that we can customize to meet your needs after a significant weight loss. Depending on your overall health and recovery capability, the surgeries can be performed individually, in combination, or in stages.
Tummy Tuck: Also called an abdominoplasty, this surgery removes excess skin from the lower abdomen and tightens muscles to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
Arm Lift: Also called a brachioplasty, it eliminates sagging skin and excess fat in the upper arms. This produces a more toned and defined appearance that makes it more comfortable to perform your normal activities.
Thigh Lift: This procedure reshapes the inner or outer thighs by removing loose skin and fat, improving your leg shape and reduces skin irritation caused by friction or folds.
Breast Lift: A surgery that can be done with or without implants, a breast lift raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin. Implants might be used to restore lost volume and to achieve a fuller look.
Face and Neck Lift: These procedures tighten loose skin around your face, jawline, and neck.
Should I Get Post-Weight Loss Body Contouring?
Body sculpting surgery may be right for you if you have maintained a stable weight for at least six months following a major weight loss. You must also be in good overall health and not have any uncontrolled medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
Smoking impairs healing, so you must be a non-smoker or be willing to give up smoking for at least six weeks before and after all procedures. We will discuss all your health-related concerns during a consultation.
If You Just Achieved Massive Weight Loss, Visit Our Office to Discuss Body Contouring Options
Losing a major amount of weight is a huge accomplishment! However, sometimes your skin and underlying tissue can hide the results of that change. Excess skin can also cause discomfort and make it difficult to find clothes that fit properly. Call one of our five offices today and find out the next steps you can take. It’s time to tighten up the body after you’ve dropped the pounds, so let us help you finalize these amazing results!
