Post-Bariatric Aesthetic Surgery

Obesity is one of the major health challenges of our time. Excess weight may bring various diseases and can negatively affect quality of life and self-confidence. Today, Bariatric Surgery provides highly successful and lasting results for this problem.

Many patients who lose a large portion of their body weight may develop aesthetic concerns. Loose and sagging excess skin is among the most prominent of these issues.

Rapid weight loss causes sudden changes in body mass index, leading to deflation of excess soft tissue and, consequently, the formation of redundant skin. This is where Post-Bariatric Aesthetic Surgery becomes important.

TUMMY TUCK:

Patients who have lost a significant amount of weight often develop sagging and stretch marks in the abdominal region. This concern, which can greatly affect body aesthetics, may be improved with Tummy Tuck procedures. Tummy Tuck surgery includes Full Abdominoplasty and Mini Abdominoplasty. Depending on the patient’s needs, repair of the abdominal wall may also be performed.

Liposuction may be added to Tummy Tuck surgery. In patients with fat accumulation in the waist and upper abdomen, adding Liposuction may become necessary.

ARM LIFT:

Weight loss after Bariatric Surgery can also cause laxity and sagging in the upper arms. Looseness and sagging especially above the elbow can be corrected with Arm Lift surgery. Arm Lift procedures, which take approximately 1 hour, are performed through an L-shaped incision extending from the armpit toward the elbow. Excess skin is removed and arm tightness is improved. In some patients with thicker arms, Liposuction may also be added.

THIGH LIFT:

After major weight loss, sagging and rippling on the inner thighs can become aesthetically disturbing. These changes are not only cosmetic; they may also create friction during walking and cause functional discomfort. In a Thigh Lift procedure, excess skin and fat in the upper and inner thigh areas are removed.

BREAST LIFT:

Breast Lift is a surgical procedure performed to restore sagging breasts to a more elevated position after weight loss. The patient and surgeon determine the most suitable option to achieve the best result. Breast Lift surgery can be performed with two different methods: implants or fat injection. In Breast Lift procedures with fat injection, excess fat from the patient’s own body is used.

BACK LIFT:

Even when tissue volume in the back region decreases significantly after major weight loss, the skin, subcutaneous fat tissue, and muscles may not recover sufficiently. In Back Lift surgery, excess skin is removed to achieve a more aesthetic appearance.

BUTTOCK LIFT:

Severe weight loss may also cause volume loss, flattening, and sagging in the buttock region. Sagging in the buttocks and hip area can be lifted upward with a Buttock Lift technique and the excess portions can be removed. During this procedure, the excess buttock tissue may be repositioned inward to create a fuller appearance.

In which areas does severe weight loss cause sagging?

Excess skin is commonly found in the abdomen, upper arms, inner thighs, and upper back.

What can be done in Post-Bariatric Aesthetic Surgery?

After bariatric operations, Post-Bariatric Aesthetic Surgery should be included in the process to reshape the body.

Procedures that may be performed include:

• Tummy tuck
• Back lift
• Breast aesthetics
• Neck lift or facelift
• Leg lift
• Arm lift

Will scars remain after Post-Bariatric Aesthetic Surgery procedures?

Aesthetic procedures performed for sagging areas are carried out by removing excess skin from the body. Although incisions are required, scar management during and after surgery helps make the resulting scars much less noticeable over time.