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Plastic Surgery Following Lap Band Surgery

Posted: Jul 20 in Weight Loss Blog by

When you lose your excess weight after weight loss surgery, it is very likely that you are going to be left with excess skin in the areas where you used to carry fat. While skin does have a degree of elasticity, it has its limits and your skin will probably not shrink as fast as [...]

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Excess Skin Options After Weight Loss

Posted: Mar 08 in Weight Loss Blog by

Doctors call it tissue laxity. You may call it excess skin. Regardless of its name, it’s a problem some people experience after weight loss surgery. Not only is it unsightly, but it can be uncomfortable as well. It can also be difficult to keep clean and dry — and make dressing in stylish clothes a challenge. Managing excess skin is often a necessary step that goes along with weight loss and bariatric surgery.

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

Posted: Jan 24 in Weight Loss Blog by

Losing weight is a lifelong and sometimes difficult process, even with the aid of weight loss surgery. People who have lost more than 100 pounds often find themselves dissatisfied with their body image as there may be loose folds of skin left behind on the stomach, arms, thighs, and face.

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss, Knowing When It’s Right

Posted: Dec 20 in Weight Loss Blog by

The pride you feel in successfully losing significant weight after bariatric surgery may be overshadowed by the disappointment of a less than firm body. Frequently a problem after losing a large amount of weight, this can be remedied with plastic surgery.

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Facts About Body-Contouring Surgery

Posted: May 11 in Weight Loss Blog by

People who have weight loss surgery often find that they feel healthier and more energetic. But losing 100 pounds or more may also leave them with a lot of excess skin and a physical appearance that they’re unhappy with. For many of these people, body-contouring plastic surgery has become the final step on their weight loss journey.

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Plastic Surgery Procedures After Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Oct 21 in Weight Loss Blog by

Bariatric surgery helps you eat fewer calories by reducing the amount of food you can eat. We know that fewer calories equals weight loss-but does it also add up to a perfect body? Unfortunately, years of being overweight aren’t easy to erase.

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Surgical Arm Contouring After Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Oct 12 in Weight Loss Blog by

For some weight loss surgery patients, significant fat loss leaves folds of loose skin that lacks the elasticity to “unstretch.” Women are especially prone to experiencing loose, sagging skin on their arms after extreme weight loss.

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