'Body contouring' after massive weight loss refers to a set of procedures designed to treat regions of excessive skin and fat that are unique to patients that had extensive weight loss. Usually, massive weight loss patients have achieved their weight loss as a result of a gastric bypass procedure or gastric banding surgery. In other cases, patients have lost weight via diet and exercise. In my opinion, weight loss of 80 lbs or more will result in skin fold excesses that are appropriately treated with plastic surgery.

After massive weight loss, patients often notice a flattening of their breast contour, sagginess of the breast and buttocks, a loose abdominal pannus and loose skin fold of the arms and thighs. Body contouring surgery is designed to rejuvenate these regions and achieves long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing results. The procedures often employ the excess soft tissues (skin and fat) to augment and reshape the breast and buttocks, thus avoiding the use of synthetic implants.

Which Body Contouring Surgery procedures are offered at the Naficy Plastic Surgery and Rejuvenation Clinic?

Breast lift and augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Arm lift, Thigh Lift, Buttock Lift, Buttock Augmentation, Lower Body Lift, Upper Body Lift, Facelift, Eyelid lift, and many others

Who is a candidate for Body Contouring Surgery in Seattle?

1. Any person who has achieved their goal weight reduction, and has had a stable weight for 6 months or longer

2. Any person with a BMI < 35. Research has shown that in patients with BMI higher than 35, there is an increased rate of post-operative wound healing and other medical complications

3. Any person who has undergone Gastric Bypass Surgery or Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Surgery, and has experienced progressive weight loss without additional medical or surgical complications resulting from their bariatric surgery.

Intended Results of Body Contouring Surgery in Seattle

1. Marked reduction in excess skin folds

2. Improved self esteem and confidence

3. Improved hygiene

4. The opportunity to find clothing 'off the rack' the fits properly

Results are best with...

Non-smokers, BMI < 35, surgeon experience, controlled diabetes, staging of surgical procedures

Recuperation after Body Contouring Surgery in Seattle

Most body contouring procedures can be done on an outpatient basis in our certified ambulatory surgery center in Bellevue WA. Its important to maintain a light activity schedule for the first couple of weeks after surgery. All sutures are absorbable. The final result is seen in 3 to 6 months after surgery.