After rapid and extensive weight loss, some individuals will be left with excess skin or folds around their stomach, buttocks, thighs, upper arms and face.  This is common after bariatric surgery.  Bariatric body contouring after weight loss involves a surgical procedure that helps to improve the shape, elasticity and tone of your underlying tissue that supports the skin.  It also involves removing excess fat and skin.

Excess skin can lead to a variety of problems from annoyances while getting dressed to rashes and sores.  Oftentimes, body contouring after weight loss is the only way to get rid of excessive skin.

Candidates for bariatric body contouring include individuals that have maintained their weight loss for at least one year, are in overall good health, maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.  Like all surgical procedures, there are risks associated with body contouring such as scarring, bleeding, and infection.  Your bariatric surgeon will discuss the risks associated with the particular procedures you elect to undergo.

Dr. Stephen Morris is our expert in reconstructive plastic surgery and can help you to look as good as you feel!