About Post-Bariatric Surgery in Chicago, IL
At Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery, we want to give all patients the opportunity to live healthy, happy lives. After significant weight loss, if you are plagued with extra, unwanted skin, then post-bariatric surgery could be beneficial for you and your needs.
Are you interested in learning more about the post-bariatric surgery offered at our Orland Park, IL facility? If so, keep reading for information. Or, if you are ready to schedule a consultation, please contact the professional staff at Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery today by calling (815) 806-9400.
The hard-earned weight loss after bariatric reconstruction surgery can be painfully undermined by remaining sagging, hanging skin. This undesired, hanging skin can make it difficult to maintain hygiene, find clothing that fits properly, and can even make activities, such as sitting down or standing up, difficult.
At Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery in Orland Park, IL, we offer a body lift procedure. During a body lift, excessive skin, fat, and loose tissues are removed, and the entire trunk (abdomen, flanks, and back) is lifted. Oftentimes, even the buttocks and thighs are lifted, too.
The ideal patients for the body lift procedure should be relatively healthy, suffer from no major, untreated diseases, and have realistic expectations for what a body lift can do for them. Further, individuals should be healthy, be non-smokers, and have good skin elasticity.
Following a body lift, individuals can expect to spend between one to two weeks recovering, during which their doctor can prescribe medication to help with any pain or discomfort they may experience. Within four to six weeks, you will most likely be able to resume all normal activities.
When performed by a trained and educated professional, a panniculectomy surgery can successfully remove the large “apron” or bulge of post-weight-loss skin and fat from the middle and lower torso. This extensive procedure, unlike the tummy tuck, removes a drastic amount of excess skin around the hips and lower back.
Patients who are contemplating panniculectomy surgery should be in good health. Again, it is vital that individuals are not smokers, as this could have a negative effect on the surgery and the results of the surgery. It is also recommended that patients maintain their weight for at least six months before scheduling this surgery.
Following panniculectomy surgery, it is common to experience discomfort, bruising, and swelling. You will most likely have to wear a compression garment to help support the healing process. It may take up to three weeks before you can return to work, and an additional couple of months before you can resume all normal activities.
Loose, extra skin on the inner thigh can be an unwanted result from weight loss or simply a product of aging. Some patients do experience chronic irritation and infection around their thighs due to excess skin. A thigh lift can improve the overall appearance and feel of the thighs by strategically removing loose skin and fat.
Anyone who wants to achieve contoured thighs should consider thigh lift surgery. From contouring the thighs to reducing stretch marks, this procedure can offer a multitude of benefits.
Before you schedule a thigh lift surgery, it is necessary to ensure you are mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy. Further, you will need to have realistic expectations, as surgery will definitely help change the appearance of your thighs, but you may still have noticeable stretch marks and/ or other lines and creases in other areas.
Loose skin on the upper arm is most often related to aging and extreme weight loss. The brachioplasty procedure aims to reduce the circumference of the upper arm by eliminating sagging skin and restoring a toned appearance. An arm lift allows patients to feel more comfortable when wearing sleeveless clothing. In order to successfully re-contour the arms, it may be necessary to pursue procedures that include liposuction and the surgical removal of excess skin.
Arm lift surgery, which both men and women often pursue, offers a wide range of benefits, with the most popular being the lack of scars. Because most individuals have different wants and needs following surgery, the procedure is customized to meet a patient’s specific goals. Most commonly, arm lift surgery is used to change the tone and shape of the arms.
As with all of the surgeries detailed above, it is important that patients don’t smoke or quit smoking before their post-bariatric surgery. Patients should also be close to their ideal weight and be relatively healthy. Following post-bariatric surgery, it will be important to maintain this lifestyle through exercise and dieting. However, before you can go back to working out, especially vigorously, you will need to properly heal.
Why Choose Dr. David Dreyfuss?
With decades of experience and board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Dreyfuss offers a refined balance of surgical skill, artistic vision, and personalized care, including cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Patients from across the region trust him for his expertise in procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, laser skin resurfacing, and eyelid surgery. Known for his compassionate approach and commitment to excellence, Dr. Dreyfuss personally guides you through every step of your surgical journey – from your first consultation to your final results.
If you’re considering a change, whether it’s enhancing your features or restoring what time has altered,our Orland Park practice is here to help. Dr. Dreyfuss invites you to schedule a private consultation and discover the many surgical and non-surgical options available to help you look and feel your very best. Your vision, paired with his experience, can create results that are both natural and transformative.
