When we gain weight, the skin stretches to accommodate the extra tissue. However, the stretched skin often doesn't bounce back when we lose weight. As a result, people who have lost a lot of weight may have loose, sagging skin. In some cases, surgery may be the only way to fix the problem.
Please schedule a consultation if you are interested in surgery after weight loss in San Antonio at Hill Country Plastic Surgery.
Surgery after weight loss, also known as post-bariatric or post-GLP-1 body contouring, is a specialized suite of procedures designed to remove excess, sagging skin and residual localized fat following massive or rapid weight loss.
When you gain weight, your skin stretches to accommodate underlying tissue. Over time, or with significant weight loss, skin loses the collagen and elastin needed to shrink back down to your new frame. Body contouring surgery trims away redundant skin, tightens underlying fascia and muscles, and reshapes your remaining body tissue to create a firm, well-proportioned silhouette that matches your health achievements.
You may be an ideal candidate for body contouring if you meet the following criteria:
Because post-weight-loss surgery is tailored to each patient's specific anatomical needs, pricing varies based on the combination of procedures performed, total operating time, and whether surgeries are combined or staged.
During your private consultation, you will receive a fully itemized, transparent quote that includes surgeon fees, anesthesia fees, accredited facility costs, and post-operative follow-up care. Flexible financing options are also discussed to help you plan comfortably.
Removes a continuous 360-degree band of loose skin around the waistline, lifting the lower abdomen, buttocks, hips, and outer thighs in a single comprehensive procedure.
Addresses abdominal skin laxity and repairs separated abdominal muscles (muscle plication). A panniculectomy specifically removes a hanging apron of lower abdominal skin.
Excises hanging upper arm tissue ("bat wings") from the underarm to the elbow, with options for extended brachioplasty if skin laxity extends across the chest wall.
Trims loose skin along the inner or outer thighs to relieve chafing and restore a smooth, contoured leg silhouette.
Reshapes deflated breast tissue and repositions nipples higher on the chest wall. Can be combined with breast implants or auto-augmentation (using native surrounding tissue) to restore lost fullness.
Excises horizontal folds of loose skin across the middle and upper back, creating a flat contour beneath the bra line.
For a highly discreet, bespoke experience defined by meticulous personal attention.
At Hill Country Plastic Surgery, your care is led by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Amita Shah and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Farber.
You will be able to return to light duty at 2 weeks and to full activities at 6 weeks. We recommend that you always wear your compression garments for the first 6 weeks except when showering.
While some procedures can be combined safely, especially with our dual-surgeon approach, extensive total-body contouring is often staged over two or more sessions to keep surgical times within safe limits and ensure a comfortable recovery.
Most body contouring procedures are considered elective cosmetic surgeries. However, functional procedures like a panniculectomy may occasionally be eligible for partial coverage if there is documented medical necessity, such as persistent, treatment-resistant skin infections under the abdominal apron.
Yes. Body contouring replaces hanging skin with surgical scars. Dr. Shah and Dr. Farber place incisions strategically within natural body creases or areas easily concealed by undergarments and swimwear whenever possible.
Your journey to a happier, more confident life starts with a private, in-depth consultation with your surgeon, where we learn about you and your vision and goals. Discover San Antonio’s premier clinic for plastic surgery.
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