After weight loss
After significant weight loss, many people may seek plastic surgery to address the effects of excess tissue that interfere with their daily lives. There are many reasons for this, but usually the underlying desire behind the surgery is the same: to improve quality of life.
After losing a lot of weight, you should always congratulate yourself. It's not something that happens automatically, as weight loss often requires major changes in your life.
Amidst feelings of joy and success, however, many people who have lost weight realize that their body tissue cannot tighten on its own, and in such cases, they often seek the help of a plastic surgeon's and their scalpel.
What types of surgery can be used to remove excess skin?
Plastic surgery after weight loss covers a range of surgical procedures, including the removal of excess skin. Most often, the surgeries focus on the abdomen and breast areas. Thigh or upper arm lifts are also often appropriate if you want to correct their shape at the same time.
There are many reasons for removing excess tissue. For example, excess skin can restrict movement and exercise and make personal hygiene more difficult. In addition, excess tissue may cause skin irritation and infections, as well as psychological and emotional distress and social discomfort.
Surgery and aftercare are always planned together with the doctor
The procedures are often performed in combination with liposuction and are carried out in the operating room under general or local anesthesia. The surgical technique, risks, and recovery are individual and will be discussed with the doctor during the consultation. At the same time, the optimal schedule for the surgery will be discussed.
Aftercare issues will also be discussed with the doctor. During follow-up care, it is important to remember to wear a personalized support garment in the surgical area for 4-6 weeks after the surgery. The support garment will be provided by Sairaala KL on the day of the surgery. Welcome to my office to discuss the possibilities!
Anna Höckerstedt
Plastic surgeon
Member of the Finnish Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Finnish Association of Obesity Doctors
