Body Contouring for Medical Weightloss
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Losing a substantial amount of weight is a significant achievement, particularly when it's accompanied by sustained weight maintenance and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. For individuals who have undergone major weight loss, achieving their desired appearance and comfort can often involve plastic surgery and body contouring. The excess skin left behind after significant weight loss can lead to discomfort, irritation, and hygiene concerns. This situation can be challenging and distressing for individuals who have worked hard to lose weight, but fortunately, advances in plastic surgery, including body contouring and body lift surgery, offer effective solutions.
At North Star Plastic Surgery in Fairbanks, AK, under the guidance of Dr. Erick Martell, individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery or achieved significant weight loss through other methods can find relief from excess skin-related issues. The safety and success of weight loss surgery have led to a growing number of individuals—over two hundred thousand Americans annually—undergoing bariatric procedures. However, substantial weight loss, whether through surgery, diet, exercise, or other means, often results in the accumulation of excess skin.
Many patients express feelings of frustration and embarrassment, likening their experience to that of a "melted candle" with loose skin and tissue hanging from various areas of their body. Some even admit that had they been aware of the extent of loose skin they would have post-weight loss, they might have reconsidered undergoing bariatric surgery altogether.
