Post Bariatric Surgery

Finally achieving significant weight loss is a major victory, but many patients find that it is not the end of the road. With larger fluctuations in weight, the body’s other tissues can lag behind, resulting in loose and hanging skin. Dr. Gabbay is proud to offer patients post-bariatric surgery in Beverly Hills to help you take those final steps toward achieving the body you have worked so hard for. Visit us to experience a lasting transformation.

What Is Post-Bariatric Surgery?

Also called surgery after weight loss, post-bariatric surgery is a unique type of procedure designed for patients who have had significant weight loss. This surgery helps to address the areas where fat has been lost and the skin remains loose, such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, chest, neck, and face. The goal is to remove excess skin in order to create a more aesthetically pleasing body contour that can emphasize the lost weight through a tighter body. Patients tend to seek out this procedure after weight loss because their skin cannot tighten naturally after more drastic weight changes. Despite having achieved a lower body weight, it can still be a challenge to feel confident due to excess skin.

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What Procedures Does Post-Bariatric Surgery Involve?

The types of procedures that are right for you will depend on what areas of the body have undergone the most weight loss. For most patients, this will be the abdominal area, but the arms, face, and thighs are also common treatment areas. The post-bariatric surgery procedures that Dr. Gabbay offers include:

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal area
Upper arm lift to reduce sagging skin on the upper arms
Thigh lift to address loose skin on the thighs
Breast lift or Breast augmentation to reshape and firm the breasts
Neck lift to tighten lax neck skin
Facelift to improve facial appearance

Dr. Gabbay will customize a post-bariatric surgery plan based on your individual needs and goals. He will work with you to identify the areas that need attention in order to help you achieve a body contour that you deserve after putting in the work of weight loss.

Is Surgery After Weight Loss Right for Me?

If you have achieved significant weight loss but still struggle to feel comfortable in your skin, post-bariatric surgery may be right for you. Dr. Gabbay will evaluate your health and anatomy to determine if post-bariatric surgery is a safe and viable option for you. It is important that patients who choose surgery after weight loss meet a few conditions in order to be ideal candidates. These typically include:

Having maintained a stable weight for at least 6 months
Being in good overall health
Not having any medical conditions that could interfere with healing post-surgery

If surgery is the right path for you to achieve your goals, Dr. Gabbay can help you plan out your surgical journey and get started on the path toward lasting results. From your consultation onward, he will work closely with you to understand your goals and what procedures to match you with to achieve them.

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Procedure and Results

Each patient’s procedure plan will vary, but a typical surgery will last about two hours. Before your procedure, the patient receives appropriate anesthesia or sedation to ensure a fully comfortable surgery. Once Dr. Gabbay has ensured you are ready and comfortable, he will progress through your procedure according to your individualized plan. For some patients, they may need only one operation, while others who want to treat multiple areas may need two or more surgeries for full results.

After the procedure, Dr. Gabbay will confirm that everything looks appropriate before you will return home. Recovery takes about two weeks initially, during which patients are expected to take time away from work or physical activity. As you heal, Dr. Gabbay may have you come back for checkup visits to ensure that your recovery is progressing as expected.

Patients will be able to notice results immediately, as the surgery removes excess skin at once. However, it can take several weeks to a couple of months for your final results to appear once all the swelling has subsided. By following the post-surgery care instructions provided by Dr. Gabbay, you can reduce your risk of complications and help move along your recovery process.

Schedule Your Consultation

Dr. Gabbay and his team are excited to help you along the journey of your plastic surgery in Beverly Hills. To learn more about surgery and how it can help you overcome your body’s limits, contact our office today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you restore your body confidence and see the rewards of all your hard work!

Our team is prepared to help you feel radiant and confident. Call us today at (310) 205-9500 to schedule your appointment or to learn more about how we can help!