As the number of bariatric weight-loss surgeries continues to rise, so too does the number of body contouring procedures. Body contouring is a broad term that refers to a variety of plastic surgery techniques used to correct a major problem that weight loss surgery patients face after their surgeries — large amounts of loose, sagging skin.

Surprisingly, though, only about 15 percent of people who undergo weight loss surgery go on to have plastic surgery / body contouring as well.

We examine the reasons for this disparity — as well as the various risks versus benefits of having plastric surgery after weight loss surgery — in a new article posted to the site.

Article excerpt:

Body contouring refers to a form of plastic surgery people often undergo following a bariatric weight loss procedure. Body contouring procedures include tummy tucks, arm lifts, breast lifts, and other techniques used to reduce excess skin following a weight loss surgery procedure. The ASPS recommends that a patient’s weight be stable for at least three months prior to pursuing plastic surgery. In addition, gastric bypass patients should have their blood checked to ensure they are not deficient in certain key vitamins and minerals…

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery