POSTED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 06, 2025 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
With an increase in demand for weight loss drugs, there has been an increase in body contouring procedures to remove excess skin after significant weight loss.
GLP-1 drugs have been the latest trend for significant weight loss. GLP-1 drugs, like Semaglutide, mimic the natural hormone of GLP-1 in the body, which helps with blood sugar regulation and decreases appetite. The effect of dramatic weight and rapid weight loss, however, can leave people with loose and sagging skin. Excess skin on the body can negatively affect confidence and cause health complications, including decrease of mobility and an increased risk of infections. For those experiencing excess skin following weight loss, body contouring procedures may be recommended.
At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of body contouring procedures to address and remove excess skin following weight loss. Body sculpting procedures to address excess skin can include tummy tuck surgery and body lift procedures. Undergoing a body contouring procedure can take care of excess skin all over and improve overall health. Learn more about body contouring procedures and discover which is the right fit for you!
Tummy Tuck
Often known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck surgery is ideal for patients who have undergone significant weight loss. Tummy tuck surgery addresses loose abdominal skin, stretch marks, weakened stomach muscles, and excess fat. In addition, patients may achieve a slimmer waistline with the stomach muscles positioned closer together. This procedure can achieve long-lasting body sculpting results while tightening stretched stomach muscles.
Body Lift
A body lift is an overarching surgery to firm multiple parts of the body with one procedure. Body lifts can tone the body while removing excess skin and target specific body parts. A lower body lift can address the abdomen and buttocks, breast surgery can correct sagging or flattened breast tissue, and an arm lift or thigh lift can remove excess skin for a toned look. Body lifts are ideal for patients who’ve had significant weight loss. Dr. Asaadi decides what body lift procedures are necessary for each individual case.
Skin Tightening Treatments
Significant weight loss in a short period of time can affect skin elasticity and result in drooping skin. Non-invasive skin tightening treatments such as Morpheus8 and Ultherapy® are available for patients looking to address excess skin without surgery. Morpheus8 uses microneedling and radio frequency technology to deliver skin tightening effects. Ultherapy® uses ultrasound technology to boost collagen and elastin production and achieve sculpted results.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff at Asaadi Plastic Surgery are happy to discuss any body contouring procedures to remove excess skin following weight loss drugs. Contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment online today!
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