“When the skin no longer fits”
“When the skin no longer fits”
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Changes of Body Shape after massive weight loss
Body contouring surgery Dubai is needed , as a result of the severe weight loss, there is:
- significant excess of inelastic skin, with the typical formation of sagging skin sacs with deep creases (with chronic skin inflammation.
- more or less residual fat.
Depending on the amount of residual fat, two patient groups can be distinguished:
- Limp or empty type
- Plump or filled type
The excess of inelastic skin and residual fat leads to typical contour deformities in various body regions:
- Head and neck region : A drooping neck deformity "turkey neck deformity"
- Upper Limb : A typical excess of skin in the sense of a "wingsuit deformity"
- Upper and lower trunk : “Sagging breasts” and a typical ring formation ("Michelin man" deformity)
- Lower Limb : A typical excess of skin in the sense of an "empty pant deformity"
What are the consequences of changes in body shape after massive weight loss?
What are the consequences of changes in body shape after massive weight loss?
Body and Soul: Changes in body shape after massive weight loss lead to physical, aesthetic / psychological and / or functional impairments:
Aesthetic/Psychological : The unaesthetic body shape can be a great psychological burden for the patient.
Functional : Large skin fat pads can become mechanical obstacles to locomotion. In the area of the inside of the thighs it comes to abrasion of the skin, with chronic wounds and scarring. A large hanging fat apron can severely impair normal locomotion or even make it impossible.
Also Read : What is Skin Removal Surgery and What to expect
Body Contouring Surgery Dubai
If you are searching for an expert for body contouring surgery in Dubai, get in touch with Prof Dr Robert Hierner. He is highly specialised and possesses vast experience in this domain.
Also Read : What is Saggy Skin and How to get rid of it?
FAQ's
Not everyone needs a body lift or body contouring after weight loss surgery. However, when you gain a lot of weight, your skin gradually stretches. If you lose that weight, your skin may not be elastic enough to bounce back. This results in extra folds of skin that will not improve with exercise or non-surgical treatment.
Post-bariatric body contouring may be an option for you if you are dealing with problems related to excess skin, such as:
- Challenges with personal hygiene
- Sores, rashes, or skin infection
- Issues with self-confidence and body image
- Difficulties with excess skin getting in the way of movement and exercise
- Trouble finding clothes that fit properly
You may have sagging skin after bariatric surgery, and how well your skin tightens back can depend on your age, genetics, and the amount of weight you lost. The right nutrition can help your body heal after bariatric surgery, but body contouring surgeries are the most effective way to tighten stubborn, loose skin.
Body contouring aims to enhance your shape and balance your proportions. This is achieved mainly by the excision of loose skin, removal of stubborn fat deposits and re-volumization of deflated areas. In addition to surgery, treatment plans may include liposuction, fat grafting and the use of breast implants.
While there are always inherent risks with any surgery, body contouring is generally considered safe. You will want to make sure that your plastic surgeon is board certified and has a proven record of success with cases such as this. Prof Dr. Robert Hierner is board certified and we’d be happy to talk about our success cases with you.
The post-baratric body contouring consultation serves two main purposes. It allows the patient to meet the surgeon and express their goals for the body contouring procedure. It also allows the patient to understand the process of staging procedures. The surgeon is able to evaluate the patient’s overall medical condition, and assess any potential co-existing medical conditions that may affect the proposed procedures. Usually, the surgeon will assess the patient’s concerns and goals and create a plan. Often, these patients will require multiple procedures, which usually are staged. The stages can be reviewed, and timing can be planned.
Recovery time for body contouring varies from patient to patient, and it depends on the extent of the procedure and the number of procedures combined. Patients should plan to take at least two weeks off from work and other important responsibilities to allow the body to heal. Usually, patients can resume exercise within 6 – 8 weeks.
Most of the swelling will subside after a few weeks, but some degree of swelling may be present for a few months. This allows enough time for all residual swelling to resolve and for soft issue to soften. Scars typically require 12 months to go through the remodeling process, and, because body contouring procedures require significant incisions, they often are apparent during this time period.