Breast Lift Before and Afters-Post Bariatric Surgery, NC

What are the body contouring concerns with patients who have had bariatric surgery? 1. Excess loose skin of the abdomen 2. Saggy breasts 3. Loose arms 4. Sagging buttocks 5. Sagging thighs Coming up with a game plan for patients with extensive changes after massive weight loss is necessary since most of these deformities cannot be treated in one setting. Dr. Lyle takes an individualized approach and determines what priorities patients have as far as which surgeries to do and when to do them. This 57-year-old woman had lost over 120 pounds after a duodenal switch. Although she had multiple concerns her top priority were her breasts and arms so she underwent extended mastopexy and brachioplasty. 3 months later she underwent circumferential abdominoplasty and then 6 months after that she had a thigh lift. Because of some underlying health issues, she had them performed at Rex Hospital but as an outpatient. Each patient's circumstances are different and which procedures to combine and when to do them has to be individualized. Brachioplasty and mastopexy is a common combination and can be safely done together. The brachioplasty typically does not add much to the recovery and having full use of your arms when you undergo a tummy tuck or body lift might be a good reason to have them done first prior to undertaking the more intensive abdominal surgery. Dr. Lyle is an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who performs post bariatric body contouring.