Plastic surgery offers a variety of procedures to compliment your weight loss. Rejuvenation of the face, breast, or body can be part of you regaining the body you envision. Our team at Clareo Plastic Surgery will deliver results that will allow you to embrace your new lifestyle with confidence.
A facelift repositions tissues in the cheeks that have started sagging over the jawline, adds to volume lost with aging, and removes excess skin. All of us lose fat and volume in our faces with time. When patients have lost weight, the volume loss is only more dramatic. Fat transfer is an important part of almost all facelifts, and particularly so after weight loss.
The large thin muscle of the neck (platysma) loses tone as we age which results in the muscle hanging from the jaw and the bands seen in the neck. A necklift tightens and repairs the platysma muscle which results in a more angular and youthful neck. The skin is re-draped over the platysma muscle and excess skin is removed. When there is excess fat in the neck, that is also addressed in a neck lift; however, this is less commonly an issue for patients who have lost a great deal of weight.
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, elevates and repositions breast tissue, lifts the nipple on the chest, and tightens the skin around the breast. The result is a more youthful and perky breast. After weight loss patients are particularly prone to losing elasticity in the breast which limits upper breast fullness. Many such patients will consider adding a small (or large!) implant to improve the youthful appearance of the breast.
Post weight loss rejuvenation often starts with the torso (although many times we are offering patients combined procedures). Abdominal skin is likely to hang after weight loss; however, treating the loss of elasticity has to be part of the treatment plan. Often times patients require a more extensive abdominoplasty, or even a circumferential torosplasty, after significant weight loss. The torso is most effectively treated when the surgeon is considering and evaluating the torso circumferentially. A flat abdomen with a spare tire in the back, or dog ears on the sides, is an unsatisfactory result. The surgeons at Clareo Plastic Surgery know that transformative results are possible and will guide you through the thought process behind the treatment plan tailored for you (we are tailors for your birthday suit after all!!)
Clareo offers a few different versions of a tummy tuck; the Clareo Plastic surgeons almost always incorporate liposuction for best results, although there certainly are times when liposuction is not indicated.
Mini Tummy Tuck: A mini tummy tuck is designed to target excess skin and fat located below the belly button. This procedure involves a small incision along the lower abdomen and can be performed with or without muscle repair, making it an excellent option for those seeking minor enhancements. Ideal for both men and women, the mini tummy tuck is perfect for individuals who don’t require extensive skin removal. A mini tummy tuck is rarely the best choice for patients who have lost weight.
Full Tummy Tuck: A traditional tummy tuck, often referred to as a full tummy tuck, involves a more comprehensive approach. This surgery includes an incision on the lower abdomen and around the belly button, making it suitable for those needing a moderate amount of skin and fat removal, along with muscle tightening or repair. Unlike the mini tummy tuck, the full procedure improves the appearance of the abdomen both above and below the belly button, offering a more dramatic transformation. The full tummy tuck is most often appropriate for women whose only weight fluctuations have been associated with pregnancy. Sometimes a full tummy tuck will do the trick after weight loss (and pregnancy if applicable), but often we are at least extending the tummy tuck to the hips.
Body Lift: A circumferential tummy tuck, often referred to as a body lift, is an excellent option for those who have lost a significant amount of weight. This procedure effectively addresses excess skin and fat around the entire abdomen, flanks, and back, delivering some of the most transformative results. Although it is the most invasive surgical choice, it not only shapes the body into a smoother silhouette but also helps resolve issues like skin chafing, facilitating a more active and healthy lifestyle.
During the surgery, our surgeons will make carefully planned incisions to excise excess skin. If muscle tightening is required, the abdominal muscles will be pulled taut to create a flatter, firmer midsection. Additionally, liposuction may be used to target stubborn fat for enhanced body contouring.
Fat grafting to the buttock or hip dips can be an important part of post weight loss body rejuvenation. BeautiFill is our cutting-edge laser-assisted liposuction that improves the quality of fat available for transfer thus optimizing the result. Get rid of fat where you don’t want it and move it to where you do want it – a “win-win” if there ever was one!!
A brachioplasty, an arm lift, removes excess skin and tightens the shape of the arm; liposuction is used as needed to sculpt the arms. Your arms look great, scars are hidden, and you are shopping for short sleeves!
Clareo Plastic Surgery – Boston
At Clareo Plastic Surgery in Boston, we are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way through you weight-loss journey. We will ensure you will get the care and resources you need for a successful outcome.
Embrace your new chapter with confidence, knowing that we are here to support your journey toward the best version of yourself.
