Significant weight loss is great for your overall health, both physical and mental. However, rapid weight loss after medications can cause "skin laxity"; this occurs when the skin loses its elasticity and structural support, giving the appearance of loose and saggy skin. This can result in reduced confidence due to appearance, discomfort due to skin folds, difficulty exercising, affect on sexual activity, fitting into clothing, and hygiene issues such as rashes and infections.

Many patients notice extra skin in the abdominal region. Also, sometimes in the inner arm and thigh regions. Fortunately, there are effective surgical options available to help address these concerns.

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring after weight loss can be the next step in the journey of self-improvement and well-being. Body contouring helps to provide a solution through surgical procedures following major weight loss that remove excess skin and fat. The result is a better-proportioned appearance with smoother contours.

Body contouring, also known as body sculpting, involves surgical procedures to remove extra skin and/or liposuction to remove unwanted body fat. These include:

• Tummy tuck
• Arm lift
• Thigh lift
• Breast lift, implants
• Face and neck lift
• Liposuction
• Labiaplasty

Some of these procedures are covered by insurance and others are cosmetic.

The removal of excess skin allows you to lead a more active, fulfilling life, as well as boost self-confidence, satisfaction with your appearance, and overall well-being. Other potential benefits can include improved comfort and mobility, and reduction in rashes and fungal infections between skin folds.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure used to remove excess body fat from specific areas of the body, such as the hips, abdomen, arms, and thighs. It can change the body's shape and contour.

Initial Consultation:

When you've done a lot to get yourself healthy and reduce weight, the next step toward improved appearance and quality of life might be body contouring. Dr. Zeineh will meet with you to discuss the best options for you, based on your body and lifestyle. At your consultation, she will discuss a number of key concerns, such as: Are you a good candidate for body contouring, what happens during contouring surgery, recovery time, extent of any scaring, potential risks and complications.

We invite you to come in for a consultation with Dr. Zeineh. Please call us at 657.722.1400.

We look forward to seeing you.

About Linda L. Zeineh, M.D., FACS

Dr. Zeineh is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She combines over 20 years of experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in private practice with new technology and techniques in the care of her patients. Her first priority is the satisfaction and well-being of her patients, providing compassionate and personalized care.