Post-Gastric Bypass Body Sculpting in Beverly Hills, CA
Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric procedure designed to help patients lose a significant amount of weight. The massive weight loss that follows gastric bypass surgery often results in folds of loose skin and stubborn fat deposits that can distort body contours. Post-gastric bypass body sculpting includes several procedures that can address the displeasing cosmetic effects of weight loss surgery, revealing a more toned and attractive figure. Dr. Chiu routinely performs body sculpting procedures to remove excess fat and hanging skin, helping his patients achieve a smoother and shapelier silhouette.
Depending on your needs, overall health, and preferences, these procedures can be performed during one appointment or in stages.
Considering Post-Gastric Bypass Body Sculpting?
Sculpted Silhouette
Patients who have fully recovered from gastric bypass surgery and reached their goal weight can benefit from post-gastric bypass body sculpting. By combining body contouring procedures that target specific problem areas, patients can achieve a smoother, more natural silhouette and refined body contours.
Customized Results
Dr. Chiu possesses the skill and artistic vision to help patients obtain results that complement their incredible weight loss achievements. Because every patient’s body responds differently to bariatric surgery, post-gastric bypass body sculpting is entirely customizable to their unique anatomical and cosmetic needs.
Enhanced Self-confidence
While massive weight loss is an admirable accomplishment, many gastric bypass patients struggle with the appearance of loose, sagging skin and fat.
Those who choose to undergo post-gastric bypass body sculpting can free themselves from the burden of excess tissue and experience a boost in their self-confidence.
Your Post-Gastric Bypass Body Sculpting Options
Post-gastric bypass body sculpting is an entirely customizable set of contouring procedures that are designed to deliver stunning and comprehensive results. Dr. Chiu will perform a meticulous analysis of your condition, anatomy, and unique objectives during your initial consultation to develop a personalized surgical plan that addresses your needs.
Facelift
Facelift surgery is ideal for patients with sagging facial skin. This procedure involves tightening the skin and removing excess tissue to create a smoother, firmer, and more youthful aesthetic. A facelift can improve definition and address skin laxity in the mid and lower face, jowls, and chin.
Upper Arm Lift
Gastric bypass patients commonly suffer from skin laxity, stretch marks, and excess fat in their upper arms. Upper arm lift surgery, also known as brachioplasty, gives the arms a toned and firm appearance by removing sagging skin and localized fat.
Breast Lift
Significant weight loss can diminish breast volume, resulting in deflated and sagging breasts. Breast lift surgery reshapes the breasts and tightens the tissues to make them perkier, firmer, and more youthful. This procedure may also involve reducing and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex for optimal results.
Tummy Tuck
Loose abdominal skin, weakened rectus muscles, and excess fat are common side effects of losing weight with gastric bypass surgery. Patients can enjoy a firmer, stronger core and a more aesthetically pleasing midsection with tummy tuck surgery. This procedure restores the abdomen by removing excess tissue and repairing muscle damage.
Thigh Lift
Sometimes patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery are left with hanging skin and localized fat deposits along their thighs. Thigh lift surgery corrects laxity of the inner and outer thighs by removing excess skin and tightening the remaining tissue.
Buttock Lift
Patients with excess or hanging tissue on the back and buttocks may qualify for a buttock lift. Buttock lift surgery can reposition and smooth the contours of the buttocks, lower back, and upper legs. This procedure involves eliminating excess skin and tightening sagging tissues.
Lower Body Lift
Patients who have loose aprons of hanging skin around the waist, hips, buttocks, and thighs following gastric bypass surgery can benefit from lower body lift surgery. Dr. Chiu creates a circumferential incision around the waist and back, through which excess skin and fat are removed and remaining tissues are tightened. A lower body lift can produce significant improvement in the shape and overall appearance of the lower body.
Liposuction
Liposuction is commonly performed with most body sculpting procedures to recontour problem areas and produce a slimmer, fitter-looking physique. Fat is meticulously removed through a thin cannula using advanced suction technology. This technique is often paired with other procedures to enhance the final results.
Post-Gastric Bypass Body Sculpting Recovery
The recovery timeline can vary for each patient, varying with factors like age, natural recovery speed, and complexity of the surgery. Dr. Chiu will provide you with a personalized timeline during your consultation based on these factors. However, a general outline can include:
Immediately After
Compression garments or elastic bandages will be applied to the treatment areas to minimize swelling. Temporary drains or absorbent pads will help drain fluids during the initial stage of recovery. Patients can expect some pain, bruising, and swelling. Specific instructions will be provided ahead of time detailing aftercare and pain management directions as well as physical limitations.
7 to 10 Days
Side effects should begin to subside as long as aftercare directions are carefully followed. Depending on the extent of correction, some patients feel well enough to return to work during this period, but some may need to remain at home for longer.
2 to 3 Weeks
Most patients go back to work and resume their usual routine during this period. However, strenuous activities must still be avoided until cleared by Dr. Chiu.
1 Month and Beyond
Patients can slowly reintroduce more strenuous activities and exercises, as long as they do not cause any discomfort. Continuing to follow Dr. Chiu’s recommendations can ensure that recovery goes as smoothly as possible.
Why Choose Dr. Chiu?
Dr. Chiu is extensively trained and experienced with body sculpting procedures, and he applies his exceptional understanding of body aesthetics and anatomy to develop customized surgical plans that address the individual needs of his patients.
He is credited as one of the best plastic surgeons worldwide by industry experts, colleagues, patients, and international media. We encourage you to refer to Dr. Chiu’s patient testimonials to read first-hand reflections of his surgical proficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for post-gastric bypass body sculpting?
Ideal candidates for post-gastric bypass body sculpting should be in good health, have no nutritional deficiencies, and maintain a stable body weight. To qualify for body sculpting surgery, you must be fully recovered from your bariatric procedure.
Which post-gastric bypass body sculpting procedures do I need?
The best way to know which body sculpting procedures will help you achieve your aesthetic goals is by scheduling a private consultation with Dr. Chiu. During this appointment, Dr. Chiu will assess your condition and recommend procedures and techniques that will address your concerns. Your personalized surgical plan may include a combination of surgeries to deliver the outcome you desire.
Is it better to have multiple post-gastric bypass body sculpting procedures done at once or in stages?
Your personal goals and physical condition will determine whether it is better to undergo multiple procedures at once or in stages. While combining procedures into one surgery allows you to experience the final results sooner, this option requires a lengthier surgery and potentially a more difficult recovery. If your procedures are performed in stages, each recovery period may be easier and shorter, but there will be multiple recovery periods to accommodate. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, you will have to wait weeks, months, or years between surgeries.
What should I avoid before my scheduled post-gastric bypass body sculpting procedure?
A few weeks before surgery, you should refrain from taking medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and warfarin that increase the risk of postoperative bleeding and hematomas. Certain herbal supplements, vitamin E, and red wine should also be avoided for the same reason. Dr. Chiu will give you more specific instructions during your consultation.
Will post-gastric bypass body sculpting result in visible scars?
The degree of scarring following post-gastric bypass body sculpting surgery depends on which procedures you undergo and the desired extent of correction involved. Some procedures result in small, inconspicuous scars, and other techniques can produce more extended and noticeable scars. However, most patients who opt for body sculpting after their gastric bypass surgery feel that the benefits of their cosmetic procedures outweigh the downside of visible scarring. Dr. Chiu is careful to place incisions in areas that can be hidden with clothing whenever possible.
How long will the results of my post-gastric bypass body sculpting procedure last?
The effects of post-gastric bypass body sculpting surgery are considered permanent as long as you remain committed to a healthy, active lifestyle. Significant weight fluctuations after your procedure can alter your results, but Dr. Chiu can advise you on how to maintain your figure for lasting improvement.
Patient Reviews
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Being a patient at BHPS has been an amazing experience. Everyone here has been extremely sweet and welcoming. The whole process from beginning to end has been very pleasant and I am happy that I decided to get my “girls” here. I have already started recommending you guys!
Julianna
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery® is awesome! I had my breast augmentation done with Dr. Chiu, and just after a week I was driving and felt physically great! I have very natural results; my friends and family love it and told me that my new “friends” can’t look any better!…
Kelly
I would first like to thank all the staff at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery®: Dr. Chiu, Chammy, Suzy, and Mallory. I appreciate everyone’s professionalism, accommodation, and kindness throughout my breast augmentation. I found Dr. Chiu through a Google search for top plastic surgeons in the area…
Aliaksandra
Dear Dr. Chiu, You are an amazing, skilled and talented surgeon. Truly, I feel blessed to have been your patient. From my initial consultation up until today, you have been warm, genuine, caring and professional. What I appreciate most is the time you took to guide me through the process of planning my breast augmentation…
Lisa
Dr. Chiu and his staff are the absolute best! My consultation was done thoroughly and he made sure to answer all my questions and let me know that he was there for me if I needed anything else. Every followup appointment, Dr. Chiu and his staff made me feel at home, I’d highly recommend him to anybody who is interested in pursing a cosmetic procedure!
Ariel
Dr. Chiu and his staff have been more than amazing to work with. The surgery process was effortless and I felt fully prepared for everything. I am more than happy with the results and Dr. Chiu and his team was with me every step of the way. Dr Chiu is very professional and I never once felt uncomfortable…