You made the decision to improve your life by undergoing weight loss surgery. Before your bariatric procedure, you probably spent some time thinking about the outcome you hoped to achieve. You might have imagined yourself enjoying the Florida weather in shorts or a swimsuit.
But many people who get bariatric surgery and who have lost considerable weight have one last obstacle to get over before they see their trimmer self when they look in the mirror: excess skin.
That’s precisely why Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS, offers body contouring surgery at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton. He can get rid of that extra skin that’s standing in the way of your ideal shape.
Dr. Cabrera personalizes your body contouring procedure to your specific shape goals. For most people, that means a combination of:
This way, we can address excess skin wherever it’s bothering you. If you have a pouch on your stomach that’s preventing you from wearing fitted shirts or two-piece bathing suits, for example, a tummy tuck can address that.
With any body contouring surgery, Dr. Cabrera strategically places any incisions in inconspicuous locations. This way, you can enjoy the best cosmetic outcomes afterward.
Talk with Dr. Cabrera and our team about your body goals. We can recommend a tailored procedure designed to move you toward them. This should be your last step to reach your ideal outcome after bariatric surgery.
Generally, a few factors make you a good candidate for body contouring surgery.
You want to be at a stable weight for at least six months after you’ve recovered from bariatric surgery. You don’t want to get the excess skin removed if you’re still losing weight; otherwise, more sagging skin might develop as you continue to shed pounds.
To optimize the outcome from your body contouring procedure — including a complication-free recovery — you should also commit to healthy lifestyle choices. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking.
Steering clear of tobacco is particularly important leading up to and immediately following your procedure. Tobacco notably increases the risk of surgical complications.
We also talk with you about what to expect in terms of recovery. Usually, you need to take it easy for a few weeks after your body contouring procedure. Dr. Cabrera can give you a more precise timeline based on where you want him to remove excess skin.
Our team can help you determine if now is the right time for your body contouring surgery. To learn if you’re a candidate and, if so, to have a procedure personalized to you, get in touch. Call Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton to schedule a consultation today.
