After Weight Loss Body Sculpting

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After Weight Loss Body Sculpting Gorin Plastic Surgery

Body sculpting performed after weight loss is a collection of procedures that remove excess skin and fat to contour your body, helping you achieve the lean, toned physique you have been working toward.

Weight fluctuations can stretch the skin, often resulting in droopy tissue that cannot retract on its own. Excess skin can affect your self-esteem and be a frustrating new hurdle after a difficult weight loss journey. Body contouring procedures can remove excess skin and stubborn fat from multiple areas, improving your proportions and confidence!

At Gorin Plastic Surgery, we have helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life by sculpting their dream bodies. Contact our office online or call (503) 692-7222 to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you overcome any post-weight loss concerns.

About After Weight Loss Body Sculpting

Losing weight is an impressive achievement for anyone trying to improve their health and wellness. Alongside visible changes, patients also benefit from improved long-term health by lowering their risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and more. However, after losing significant amounts of weight, many patients are left with pockets of stubborn fat and excess skin.

Body contouring procedures have surged in demand as weight loss medications have become more popular. Many patients are not prepared for the amount of excess skin they experience after weight loss. Fortunately, numerous procedures are available to address these concerns and help patients achieve the physiques they have been working toward. (1)

Body Sculpting Treatments

Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a procedure that addresses changes to your body after pregnancy, which can help patients who have experienced pregnancy-related weight fluctuations. This treatment is not exclusive to mothers, either. Anyone who is left with multiple concerns after weight loss or because of other factors can address them with this comprehensive procedure. Most mommy makeovers address the breasts and abdomen with liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast procedures, but each mommy makeover can be customized to address each of your concerns.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a body sculpting treatment that removes excess skin from the abdomen for a smoother, slimmer look. This procedure can also tighten abdominal muscles that have separated due to a condition called diastasis recti. (2) With a discreet incision along the bikini line, Dr. Gorin can remove excess skin and tighten the muscles to sculpt a smooth, lean torso.

Power-Assisted Liposuction

Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) is a body sculpting treatment that removes excess fat with a specialized device that vibrates rapidly for more efficient fat reduction. During the treatment, Dr. Gorin will administer tumescent fluid to the fatty tissue, causing the fat cells to swell for easier removal. Tumescent fluid is a combination of saline, lidocaine, and epinephrine that also minimizes bleeding and provides additional numbing.

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a body contouring treatment that increases the volume of the buttocks with a fat transfer. A BBL can help you feel more confident about your appearance and improve your hip-to-waist ratio. In these procedures, Dr. Gorin will use liposuction to harvest fat from a donor site. This has the added benefit of leaving the donor site leaner and more contoured. The fat will then be purified and then reinjected to increase the volume of the buttocks.

Breast Enhancement After Weight Loss

Because the breasts are one of the body’s main fat storage sites, many women will experience changes to their breasts after losing weight. Multiple breast procedures are available, and these can easily be combined with other body sculpting procedures.

Breast Lift

A breast lift removes excess skin and repositions the breasts higher on the chest wall. Drooping breasts can affect your confidence and the way your bras fit. After weight loss, patients often experience sagging in the breasts due to the loss of volume. A breast lift can help patients reclaim a more youthful breast contour. Breast lifts remain a popular procedure; in 2023, specialists performed more than 153,600 breast lifts. (3)

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation increases the volume of the breasts with implants for a fuller appearance. Breast implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing for a more customized experience. This procedure can be especially effective for rejuvenating one’s appearance after weight loss, as implants can be used to replace lost volume.

Breast Augmentation with Lift

Breast augmentation with lift is a combination of these two procedures that addresses both breast volume and breast position during the same appointment. Patients combining these procedures only have to go through one recovery period. (4)

Benefits

There are several benefits of body sculpting after weight loss. Under Dr. Gorin’s expert care, our patients frequently see advantages like:

  • Smoother abdominal contour
  • Feeling more confident about your figure
  • Better-fitting bras
  • Flattering clothing fit
  • Less droopy skin
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Long-lasting results
  • Completion of a weight loss and body improvement journey
  • Accentuated figure
  • Elimination of unwanted fat
  • Toned, athletic physiques
  • Motivation to adopt a healthier lifestyle

Candidates

Anyone who has lost weight but is left with stubborn pockets of fat, excess skin, or unflattering body proportions may benefit greatly from these procedures. Candidates should be at or near their ideal a stable goal weight, as any fluctuations in weight can affect the results of these treatments. Ideal candidates are nonsmokers (or those willing to quit) who are in good general health and maintain realistic expectations for their results. A consultation with Dr. Gorin will help to further determine eligibility.

Consultation

After Weight Loss Body Sculpting Gorin Plastic Surgery

Your treatment process will begin with a personal consultation. During this appointment, Dr. Gorin will explore your medical history, ask about your weight loss journey, assess your treatment goals, and perform a physical examination. With this information collected, he will determine the most effective body sculpting treatment(s) for your circumstances. This consultation is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have about treatments, as we want you to be fully informed and confident in your decision.

Schedule your consultation today by submitting our online contact form. If you have any further questions or would prefer to schedule over the phone, please call our Tualatin office at (503) 692-7222.

Cost of After-Weight-Loss Body Sculpting in Portland

The cost of your post-weight-loss body sculpting treatment will depend on the procedures included in your plan and the scale of each. We tailor each patient’s plan to their personal aesthetic goals, meaning every patient’s price is unique. After discussing your goals with Dr. Gorin and establishing a treatment plan, you will receive a comprehensive price quote. Our practice also offers financing options to help make the treatments more accessible.

Contact our office online or call (503) 692-7222 to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help you reach the finish line in your weight loss journey!

FAQ

If I still plan to lose weight, do I have to wait to undergo body sculpting?

If you are still planning on losing weight, we recommend that you wait to receive body sculpting until you are at your ideal, stable weight. Weight fluctuations after your procedure can affect your results.

How long is the recovery process after surgical body sculpting?

This depends on the type of body sculpting treatment you receive. Most patients have a recovery period of about 2 weeks, after which they should continue to refrain from more strenuous activity until their surgeon approves.

Will I have visible scarring after body sculpting treatments?

We take care to make discreet incisions along the natural curves of your body to minimize the appearance of scars. Scars will also fade significantly as you heal.

Can body sculpting help with loose skin?

Yes, addressing loose skin is one of the most important corrections made during body sculpting treatments.

Can I have more than one body sculpting treatment at once?

Yes, we can combine body sculpting treatments and address multiple areas of the body during a single appointment or in stages.

References

  1. Boswell CB. Body Contouring Following Massive Weight Loss. Missouri Medicine. 2014;107(3):189. Accessed December 6, 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6188338/
  2. Orr Shauly, Goel P, Gould DJ. Painless, Drainless Lipoabdominoplasty: A Retrospective Study of Pain Following Lipoabdominoplasty Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine and a Modified Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol. Aesthetic surgery journal. 2022;4. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac049
  3. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  4. Hubaide M, Ono MT, Karner BM, Martins LV, Pires JA. Safe Augmentation Mastopexy: Review of 500 Consecutive Cases Using a Vertical Approach and Muscular Sling. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2024;12(1):e5504-e5504. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000005504