After Weight Loss Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Introduction

After Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss is such an incredible journey that can lead to a happier and more fulfilled life, however, after a certain degree of weight fluctuation, your body has a more difficult time recovering. If you are someone who is suffering from excess loose skin after significant weight loss, Dr. Lissa Plastic Surgery recommends you consider a body contouring procedure to complete your total makeover. Our comprehensive plastic surgery center is led by acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Lissa Bootstaylor, and we strive to provide incredible results from body contouring after weight loss for residents in the metro Atlanta area and surrounding communities in Georgia.

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What is After Weight Loss Surgery?

Bariatric surgery and gastric bypass surgery are surging in popularity. With massive weight loss in a short time, skin often does not shrink well. Body contouring plastic surgery can help deal with this extra skin and give such individuals a new image after losing weight.

Body contouring after massive weight loss typically involves multiple procedures. These procedures can include:

  • 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

As each patient will have a unique set of needs, patients seeking body contouring after massive weight loss will have a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Bootstaylor. During your consultation, options, likely results, risks, and recovery will be thoroughly discussed.

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What are the Benefits of After Weight Loss Surgery?

Some of the advantages and benefits our Atlanta After Weight Loss Surgery patients will discover can include the following:

  • More defined, well-shaped body parts
  • 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 Post Weight Loss Body Contouring in Atlanta have lost their expected weight after bariatric surgery and have kept it off for at least six months. Dr. Lissa recommends that her candidates have most of these common characteristics:

  • Are non-smokers
  • Can tolerate general anesthesia
  • Have no major heart or lung disease
  • Have excess sagging skin left from the procedure or from extreme weight loss
  • Post-bariatric plastic surgery sometimes requires pre-surgical psychological counseling

Whats the First Step?

If you’re interested in getting After Weight Loss Surgery in Atlanta, GA, the first step is to schedule a consultation at Dr. Lissa Plastic Surgery. When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Lissa will question you about your medical history, lifestyle, and expectations regarding the procedure(s)  and the best step forward for your body type. It’s important to be open and honest with Dr. Lissa when answering these questions. She is very discreet and confidential, and the information you provide will help prevent any unnecessary risks.

Once she has all of the information she needs and discusses the procedures that you would like to involve, Dr. Lissa will create your customized surgical plan. If you agree with this plan, our Patient Coordinator will be able to help you schedule your surgery date and time, as well as provide you with a list of pre-op instructions.

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What to Expect on the Day of After Weight Loss Surgery

Dr. Bootstaylor performs surgical procedures at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Northside Hospital. Once you arrive, we will ensure you are confident and comfortable with the treatment, and proceed to prep you for surgery; this will include the administration of anesthesia so you have a more comfortable experience.

During the After Weight Loss Surgery, Dr. Lissa will make an incision to tighten and remove excess skin in the target areas. Most likely, multiple incisions will be required to treat various areas. Dr. Lissa will discuss with you where to place incisions strategically so most types of clothing can hide them. 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

Your recovery will depend entirely on the nature of your selected surgeries. As body contouring incorporates multiple procedures, recovery is likely to progress over a longer period of time.

How Much Does After Weight Loss Surgery Cost in Atlanta?

The cost of After Weight Loss Surgery in Atlanta 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. Lissa and allow her to create your plan. Once this is decided on, our Patient Coordinator will give you a price breakdown for your entire experience.

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Why Choose Us?

Dr. Lissa Bootstaylor is a trusted and experienced plastic surgeon who provides personalized medical and aesthetic services to men and women of all ages. With her team of caring professionals providing individualized attention to detail for each patient, we can ensure they receive the highest level of care possible. Surgeries such as After Weight Loss are Dr. Lissa’s specialties because she truly cares about providing you with a better lifestyle, and uses her artistic eye to create the best and most realistic body contours. Whether you’re looking for surgical or nonsurgical treatments to enhance your appearance, Dr. Lissa and her team are dedicated to helping you achieve your desired look while providing personalized care and attention to detail.

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Schedule a Consultation

Now that you’ve gotten the weight off, it’s time to complete your total makeover! Body contouring after weight loss is the final step in restoring a toned and trim appearance. Our office, a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery center in Georgia, led by plastic surgeon Dr. Lissa Bootstaylor, our team of experts provides body contouring and other procedures for the metro Atlanta area and surrounding communities in Georgia. Contact us at 404-240-2804 to schedule a consultation!

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After Weight Loss Surgery FAQs

  • “Dr. Bootstaylor performed my plastic surgery several years ago in multiple areas. My results were amazing! She is a perfectionist.”
  • I don’t think there are words to describe the experience with Dr. Lissa and staff. The love and kindness is profound. They make you feel heard, but most of all, they make everyone feel beautiful. They treat you like family, not just another patient off of the street. Love, love love, Dr. Lissa Bootstaylor and the ladies of the office!
  • The entire staff was friendly and professional. They took the time to go over the entire procedure with me. As for Dr Lissa, she was very personable and she listened to me. And answered all my questions and concerns.

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.

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