If you have been overweight but have successfully dropped your “L-B’s” through exercise, diet, or even through surgery, you may notice that you have some “excess” skin that just hangs off of you. As your body changes to accommodate your growing size, your skin stretches and conforms to its new proportions, which is a great way to keep your skin from “strangling” you, but not so great when it comes to the aftermath of the excess fat removal. Dr. Ahmad Ahmadi offers After Weight Loss Surgery to his Houston patients who wish to take back their bodies now that they can take back their lives. To help you learn more about this treatment, we have included some information about it below.
Introduction to
After Weight Loss Surgery
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What is After Weight Loss Surgery?
After Weight Loss Surgery is usually required after a patient has lost an extreme amount of weight. Excess skin removal surgeries are unique for every patient, which is why Dr. Ahmadi utilizes combinations of procedures and his knowledge to help you achieve the best results. It’s always a good idea to wait to get this surgery until your body has reached a stable weight to maximize the results, which is typically about six months after your target weight goal has been achieved. Please keep in mind that some patients may need a little longer time to reach their best weight class.
Each surgery will vary in length and process, based on the skin and tissue being removed and the number of procedures being performed. Here are some of the more common treatments that we offer:
- Arm lift: Removes excess skin on the upper arms for less friction
- Back: Excess skin can be removed from both the upper and lower back
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast lift or reduction: Reduces the likelihood of rashes under the folds of the breasts
- Butt Lift: Elevates the buttocks and decreases sagging
- Facelift
- Forehead lift
- Male breast reduction
- Thigh Lift: Removes excess skin on the thighs
- Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: Removes even more skin, and tightens the abdominal muscles, works for women after pregnancy
What are the Benefits of After Weight Loss Surgery?
Some of the advantages and benefits our After Weight Loss Surgery in Houston patients have noticed from their procedures include the following:
- Better mobility
- Immediately noticeable results from surgery
- Improved self-esteem
- More defined, well-shaped body parts
- Reduced depression and anxiety
- Results from surgery are more noticeable and immediate. With nonsurgical options, it may take a few weeks or months to see a difference
- Smoother skin
- Symptomatic improvement
- Younger, thinner appearance
Who are the Best Candidates for After Weight Loss Surgery?
The best candidates for a Houston After Weight Loss Surgery have already lost their expected weight and have successfully kept it off for at least six months. Other characteristics that make patients great candidates for this type of procedure include:
- Are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper diet and exercise
- Can tolerate general anesthesia
- Have no major heart or lung disease
- Have excess sagging skin left from the procedure or extreme weight loss
- Non-smokers
- Willing to attend pre-surgical psychological counseling if required
What’s the first step for a
After Weight Loss Surgery
The first step to getting After Weight Loss Surgery in Houston, TX is to schedule a consultation at Avante Plastic Surgery. When you come in, you will meet with Dr. Ahmadi who will discuss your medical history, lifestyle, and expectations regarding your surgery. We encourage you to be completely open and honest with Dr. Ahmadi when having this conversation because the information you provide helps him make the most appropriate decisions with minimal risks. After evaluating your body and skin, he will talk with you about what the best procedures are for your body type.
Once the two of you agree on the methods Dr. Ahmadi will use for your After Weight Loss Surgery and decide on other factors, such as which type of anesthesia is best, your procedure plan will be made. Our Patient Coordinator will then help you choose the best surgical date for you and provide you with directions that will help make your procedure as successful as possible.
What to Expect on the Day of After Weight Loss Surgery
When you arrive for your surgery, Dr. Ahmadi will meet with you to will ensure you are confident and comfortable with the treatment by going over the procedures one more time. Once you are prepped for surgery, we will administer your anesthesia to provide you with a more comfortable experience.
During your After Weight Loss Surgery, Dr. Ahmadi will make the necessary incisions to tighten and remove excess skin in the target areas. Dr. Ahmadi will discuss with you where he plans on placing the incisions, which will be strategically placed so they can be hidden by most types of clothing and your natural curves.
The procedure can last 45 minutes to several hours, depending on what best course of action is required for the specific region of your body. If you would like to know more about the individual procedures and what they entail, please see their respective pages on our website.
After Weight Loss Surgery Recovery
You’ll be able to leave after you’ve been discharged, and you will want someone to be able to provide you with a ride home. We also recommend having an adult caretaker available to help you for the first few days as you will be very sore and should avoid lifting heavy objects. Your recovery will vary depending on the different procedures you get, but we will always provide you with a list of instructions on how to make the most of your recovery and how to manage any discomfort or pain.
After weight loss plastic surgery patients are expected to start walking and moving as soon as possible after surgery.
How Much Does After Weight Loss Surgery Cost in Houston, TX?
The cost of After Weight Loss Surgery in Houston is based on numerous factors, including the techniques used and the types of surgical procedures involved. The best way to find out how much your surgery will cost is to meet with Dr. Ahmadi and allow him to create your plan. Once this is made and agreed on, our Patient Coordinator will give you a price breakdown for your entire experience.
Why Choose Dr. Ahmadi?
Choosing the right plastic surgeon for After Weight Loss Surgery is an important decision that can significantly impact the procedure’s outcome. You want to look for someone board certified and with ample experience working with different types of patients. Dr. Ahmadi is an experienced surgeon with an eye for perfection and is among the leading cosmetic surgeons in the Houston area. His work with multiple types of surgeries makes him one of the best surgeon options for those in the Houston area. In addition to offering breast augmentation and butt lift services as part of the potential After Weight Loss options, Dr. Ahmadi offers his signature “LipoTuck™,” a combination of tummy tuck and liposuction.
Schedule a Consultation
You’ve already done one of the hardest things by having lost the weight and kept it off, now it’s time to get your body looking the way you want it! Call Avante Plastic Surgery at 281-265-2639 or use our website to request your consultation with Dr. Ahmadi. You’ll be so happy with your After Weight Loss Surgery results in Houston and we can’t wait to help you find that joy. Contact us today!
After Weight Loss Surgery FAQ’s
Patient Resources
We’re here to help, with a number of patient resources designed to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Read through the materials below, and don’t hesitate to reach out and set up your consultation to learn more about what we can do for you.