After Massive Weight Loss

Whether you’ve lost weight through surgery, popular GLP-1 medications or diet and exercise, you may be able to benefit from plastic surgery to fine tune your results. Some of the key benefits of post-weight-loss plastic surgery include:

• Improved body contours following weight loss. Losing a significant amount of weight can leave you with notable excess skin and some smaller pockets of stubborn fat. Dr. Campanile can help you reach the finish line in your weight loss journey by addressing both of these common concerns after weight loss.
• Improved mobility and comfort. Large amounts of excess skin can reduce mobility, cause discomfort and can lead to complications such as chafing and infection. By removing and tightening loose skin, Dr. Campanile can help you achieve greater mobility and comfort so you can fully enjoy your new figure.
• Improved self-confidence. Nearly all post-weight-loss plastic surgery patients report feeling an improved sense of self-confidence and a newfound excitement around wearing stylish clothing that fits them well.
• Completely customizable to suit your specific needs. Plastic surgery after weight loss is completely tailored to your specific needs and cosmetic goals, so no two procedures are exactly alike.
• Helps to maintain results after weight loss. With improved mobility and self-confidence, many of Dr. Campanile’s patients find that it is much easier to engage in regular physical activity and stick with healthy habits for long-term weight loss results that last.

The best candidates for plastic surgery after massive weight loss meet the following criteria:

• Are in good physical and mental health.
• Have come as close as possible to their target weight. 
• Have maintained a healthy stable weight for several months. 
• Have excess skin and/or stubborn fat following weight loss.
• Have realistic expectations about their final results.
• Are committed to long-term lifestyle changes, such as maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits. 
• Do not smoke or are willing to quit prior to surgery.

During your consultation, Dr. Campanile will review your medical history, listen to your goals and perform a physical evaluation to determine if post-weight-loss plastic surgery could be right for you. If you are a good fit for this procedure, Dr. Campanile will also review your surgical options and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan designed to meet your goals. 

This is also an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you might have and get a better idea of what you can expect at each step along the way. Dr. Campanile is happy to address any questions or concerns that you might have and will provide you with detailed preparation instructions leading up to your procedure.

Massive weight loss impacts the body in a variety of ways. While your health can be greatly improved by losing weight, your figure doesn’t always respond to weight loss the way you’d like it to.

People who’ve lost significant amounts of weight often carry excess skin near their abdomen and waist, which prevents their clothing from fitting comfortably. The inner thighs may have lingering fatty tissue or hanging skin, which can cause chafing as you walk or exercise. Finally, the upper arms, back, chin and breasts may sag, retain excess fat or otherwise affect your overall appearance.

Your post-weight loss body contouring can be accomplished in stages, or, if appropriate, in a single surgery that combines multiple procedures. The most common post-weight loss procedures are listed below. However, if you have a concern that is not addressed by these procedures, you can discuss your best options with Dr. Campanile during your initial consultation.

Drain-Free Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, tightens the stomach skin and removes excess fatty tissue for a sleeker, fitter-looking midsection. A tummy tuck can also repair diastasis recti, or abdominal separation, a common issue for post-weight loss individuals.

The vast majority of patients are good candidates for Dr. Campanile’s proprietary C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck, which uses his exclusive drain-free technique that combines the best aspects of a traditional tummy tuck with liposuction for additional contouring.

Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular post-weight loss procedures and can be applied virtually anywhere on the body. Even after significant weight loss, some pockets of stubborn fat can remain, particularly in areas like the love handles, thighs, abdomen, back, “cankles” or a double chin. Liposuction can remove this stubborn fat, helping you fine-tune your weight loss results.

Thigh & Lower Body Lift

Through thigh and body lift procedures, Dr. Campanile is able to contour areas near the thighs and buttocks by tightening the skin, repairing loose musculature and removing excess fat. These procedures often significantly improve mobility and physical activity for Dr. Campanile’s Denver patients.

Arm Lift

A brachioplasty, or an arm lift, is commonly used to reduce flabby upper arm tissue by tightening the skin and removing lingering fat for more toned upper arms. This is another procedure that can enhance your range of motion and ability to exercise for continued health and fitness.

Breast Lift & Augmentation

A breast lift, or mastopexy, repositions the breasts to a higher location on the chest to create a more youthful and perky breast appearance. Many women choose to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation to fill out lost volume as a result of weight loss while addressing breast sagging at the same time. Dr. Campanile performs breast augmentation using saline or silicone implants, or using a technique called fat transfer breast enlargement.

Breast Reduction

A breast reduction can create lighter, more proportionate breasts once you are at or near your weight loss goal. In addition to providing a more comfortable clothing fit and reducing physical discomfort, many women feel that breast reduction helps them to look and feel more confident.