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Body Contouring After Weight Loss or Bariatric Surgery

Losing large amounts of weight can be the most exciting transformation in a person’s life. Weight loss can bring great joy and a feeling of accomplishment, but because the excess skin doesn’t go away when the weight goes away, patients are often distressed at the flabbiness that remains. The sagging folds of extra skin and tissue can interfere with your confidence with your new body.

The person who just lost weight feels great about him or herself, but the sagging folds of extra skin can interfere with their delight. That’s where the highly skilled Denver plastic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich, can help in shedding the last remnant of the old self and the old self image.

My first consultation was very helpful as you were both very clear on what would be involved in the surgery both before & after. You & your staff answered all of my concerns. It was reassuring that if I had any problems, night or day, that I could count on you & your staff. I was also impressed with the amount of follow up visits that you offer your patients. You were concerned that I was happy with the results and that if I was not you could offer other options to make the outcome be as it was as we discussed before the surgery.

Post Weight Loss Plastic Surgery

The goal of plastic surgery after large weight loss is not just about removing excess skin; a plastic surgeon skilled at contouring the body after a significant weight loss also “molds” the affected areas of the body, creating the most attractive contours possible. As the Plastic Surgeon rids the body of the excess skin, he sculpts the body at the same time through a process called “Body Contouring,” tightening up muscles which have gone lax due to the overweight burden (especially in the abdomen) and re-adjusting contours (such as breasts) where appropriate.

Post weight loss plastic surgery is often necessary because, while the body was overweight, the skin grew bigger and also stretched to accommodate the extra weight, especially if the person has been overweight since childhood, when more skin cells formed to accommodate the weight. When the weight is lost, the skin stays as big as it always was, but there’s nothing inside it to fill it out causing everything to sag.

The goal of plastic surgery after large weight loss is not just about removing excess skin; a plastic surgeon skilled at contouring the body after a significant weight loss also “molds” the affected areas of the body, creating the most attractive contours possible. As the Plastic Surgeon rids the body of the excess skin, he sculpts the body at the same time through a process called “Body Contouring,” tightening up muscles which have gone lax due to the overweight burden (especially in the abdomen) and re-adjusting contours (such as breasts) where appropriate.

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss, Colorado Plastic Surgery

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss, Colorado Plastic Surgery

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Body Contouring Procedures After Massive Weight Loss

To correct the sagging that is typically prominent following massive weight loss, Dr. Nick Slenkovich performs a number of post-weight loss cosmetic surgeries either separately or in combination. Depending on the amount of weight you’ve lost and your individual desired results, body contouring following significant weight loss may require more than one surgery to reach your goal, and may be done in stages with the areas of greatest concern being addressed first. Some procedures may be combined with liposuction to gain further contouring of the body. The most common post weight loss surgeries we perform include:

Publications & Credentials

Dr. Slenkovich is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in post weight loss surgery. He is a featured speaker at hospital based weight loss support groups throughout the metro Denver area and in Wyoming. If you are considering cosmetic surgery after weight loss, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation and learn what surgical options will best meet your desired goals.

Are You a Candidate For Post Weight Loss Body Contouring?

If you have loose skin after gastric bypass surgery or massive weight loss and your appearance is bothering you, please call us to find out more about our body contouring procedures. We are happy to provide more information, answer your questions or schedule a consultation for you. It is also important to note that insurance rarely covers post weight loss plastic surgery as it is typically viewed as a cosmetic procedure. If your procedure is not covered by insurance, we will be pleased to connect you with a number of reputable companies that offer financing for cosmetic surgery.

Please select from the menu on the left for more information about the specific procedure you’re interested in. We also encourage you to view our before and after photos and read about our previous patient’s experiences.

If you have recently lost a dramatic amount of weight and are considering plastic surgery to refine your body contours, please contact us to schedule a consultation with our Colorado cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich to discuss which procedures will best help you achieve your goals.

As a highly experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Slenkovich is proud to offer a range of sophisticated cosmetic surgery procedures for the body, breast and face. Regarded as one of the best Denver tummy tuck specialists, he is also skilled in liposuction and breast augmentation. Some of the facial procedures Dr. Slenkovich’s patients request more often include facelift and rhinoplasty in Denver. Please peruse the respective pages to learn more about these and other procedures performed by Dr. Slenkovich.

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss, Colorado Plastic Surgery

If you are considering cosmetic surgery to improve your physical appearance and self image, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our double board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich.

Dedicated to your comfort from your first visit to your final follow-up, the surgeon and staff of Colorado Plastic Surgery Center will always treat you with kindness and caring.

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