Reshape your body and restore confidence with body contouring after massive weight loss. At Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong use advanced techniques to remove excess skin and refine your natural shape, delivering individualized, lasting results that honor your transformation.
Achieve Smoother Contours After
Major Weight Loss
Body contouring after massive weight loss is a series of procedures that remove excess skin and tighten underlying tissues once significant weight has been lost. After post-bariatric surgery or natural weight reduction, many people are left with loose, stretched skin that cannot retract fully on its own. Body contouring addresses significant skin laxity in areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, buttocks, and chest, restoring smoother contours for a proportionate appearance. The result is a firmer, balanced shape that complements your healthier weight.
What Are the Benefits of Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss?
- Improve comfort by eliminating chafing, skin irritation, and rashes from excess folds
- Enhance mobility and physical activity by removing heavy, sagging skin
- Achieve smoother, more proportional body contours that match your weight loss
- Restore self-confidence with a firmer, more toned appearance
- Address multiple areas in a single surgical plan for comprehensive results
- Improve clothing fit and expand wardrobe options comfortably
- Support long-term weight maintenance by making physical activity easier
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Am I a Suitable Candidate for Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss?
If you have lost a significant amount of weight, whether through bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes, you may be left with loose skin, tissue laxity, or areas of stubborn fat that prevent you from fully enjoying your transformation. Body contouring after massive weight loss can help you refine your shape and restore balance. Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong carefully evaluate your overall health, skin quality, and goals to determine if this procedure is right for you.
You may be a candidate for body contouring after massive weight loss if:
- You have achieved and maintained a stable weight for at least 6 to 12 months
- You experience excess, sagging skin on your abdomen, arms, thighs, chest, or buttocks
- You struggle with hygiene issues, rashes, or discomfort caused by hanging folds of skin
- You are in good overall health and free from uncontrolled medical conditions
- You do not smoke or are willing to quit before and after surgery for proper healing
- You have realistic expectations about scarring, recovery, and results
What Happens During the Body
Contouring Procedure?
When you undergo body contouring after massive weight loss, you will receive general anesthesia to keep you fully asleep. Our surgeons then create carefully placed incisions, often hidden along natural creases or beneath clothing lines, to access the underlying tissue. The procedure may include removing large sections of redundant skin, tightening stretched tissue layers (fascia), and using liposuction to eliminate stubborn fat deposits. The procedure may target the abdomen, thighs, arms, chest, or buttocks, sometimes in a single surgery.
Once excess skin is excised, the remaining tissue is repositioned and anchored to achieve a smoother, firmer contour. Drains may be placed temporarily to prevent fluid buildup, and internal sutures help maintain tension on deeper layers for durable results. The outcome is a balanced, proportionate shape that reflects your weight loss while improving comfort and mobility.
What is the Recovery Process Like After Body Contouring?
After body contouring surgery, you can expect swelling, bruising, and temporary discomfort in the treated areas. Most patients need at least 2 to 4 weeks of downtime. Compression garments are typically worn for several weeks to minimize swelling. While you’ll notice improvements soon after surgery, your final results gradually appear over 3 to 6 months as tissues settle and scars fade.
To support your recovery, you should:
- Wear compression garments continuously for at least 6 weeks
- Keep surgical drains clean and monitor output until removal, usually within 1 to 2 weeks
- Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 6 to 8 weeks
- Walk lightly, starting the day after surgery, to promote circulation
- Take prescribed pain medication and antibiotics exactly as directed
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring and suture removal
Why Choose Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Center?
Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center is a premier destination for patients seeking life-changing results after massive weight loss. Led by Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong, both board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons with 35+ years of combined experience, our practice ensures optimal, natural-looking results. With over 10,000 procedures performed, our surgeons bring unmatched expertise to complex body contouring cases.
Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong often collaborate as co-surgeons on intricate procedures, ensuring precision and safety while achieving the most natural-looking outcomes. Their compassionate approach reflects years of experience treating patients with unique needs. If you are ready to complete your transformation with more defined contours, we invite you to book a consultation for body contouring after massive weight loss in Rancho Cucamonga or Murrieta, CA.
