Body Contouring Following Massive Weight Loss

Preparation for surgery

Before the surgical operation/operations that you have agreed upon, a detailed, hematological, radiographic, and cardiologic test should be performed.

Smoking should be stopped as well as the use of aspirin formulations, anti-inflammatory and nutritional supplements, vitamins.

All of these effect on the blood clotting mechanism and may cause bleeding.

Where are the incisions placed in surgery after massive weight loss?

Incision placement depends on the operation or combination of operation that you will need. These operations concern:

• The face (Face Lift- Neck Lift).
• The breast (Breast lift – Breast reduction).
• The arms (Arm lift).
• The abdominal area (Abdominoplasty, Body Lift thigh lift).
• Buttock area (Gloutoplasty).
• Lower Body Lift.

How many operations are required after massive weight loss?

• It depends on how many pounds you lost.
• The bone structure of the face and body.
• And the body type of the legs.

The usual practice is mainly for very large sagging (usually two surgeries are required involving the abdomen, body and legs).

After 6-8 months we perform surgery on the breast and arms.

On the face and neck we usually intervene in the last phase of the operative plan.

The surgery

After the complete preoperative control the patient undergoes the surgery or the combination of two operations indicated by Dr Kretsis.

These operations require general anesthesia and last about 5-6 hours.

The long duration of the procedure occurs due to the extensive excess skin that has to be removed.

The patient is transferred to a hospital room after the surgery and is able to move the following day. His hospitalization depends on the type of the operation he underwent and is between 1 to 3 days.

The patient leaves the hospital following specific postoperative instructions.

Recovery

The patient is able to move from the following day but capable only for indoor activities for a few days.

Usually he can return to work after 15 days.

It is advisable to avoid any fatigue for 5 days and driving for 12-15 days. Sutures are not removed as they are absorbable.

In conclusion

To patients after massive weight loss, Dr Kretsis will suggest the ideal combination of interventions to achieve the maximum improvement in each area.

Dr Kretsis through personalized approach and through the wide experience and the detailed surgical technique will save you forever from your skin looseness problem and will give you the contour of your dreams.