After significant weight loss, the problem is often not fat but loose skin. A thigh lift, or cruroplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin when sport and weight are not the same. liposuction are insufficient. This plastic surgery involves scarring, post-operative follow-up and gradual recovery. This guide explains the procedure, the expected results, the risks, the cost and the possible treatment.
Interventions
After weight loss
Doctor Jérémy Djian is a specialist in weight loss and sleeve surgery.
Weight loss, whether achieved through dieting or surgery (Sleeve and Bypass), is associated with overall skin slackening. This sagging can be observed stomach area, The most important parts of the body are the buttocks, breasts, arms and thighs.
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Arm lift or brachioplasty
An arm lift removes excess skin from the inner arms. This operation is most often performed after weight loss. This plastic surgery leaves a scar on the inside of the arm.
Bodylift in Paris
After weight loss skin does not always retract. Body lift, also known as dermolipectomy or circular lipectomy, is a reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery procedure designed to correct excess skin and fat in the abdominal belt, lower back and buttocks. Dr Jérémy Djian, plastic surgeon in Paris, performs this procedure on slimmed-down patients to improve their figure, comfort and self-confidence.
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty in Paris
Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery of the abdomen to treat the consequences of skin or muscle distension and restore a firmer abdomen after pregnancy, weight change or time-related sagging. Performed in Paris by Dr. Djian, it aims to restore physical comfort and harmony to the silhouette through precise, individualized medical care.
Breast lift or mastopexy for breast ptosis
A breast lift is a surgical procedure breast surgery to lift sagging breasts, re-center the areola and tighten the skin without changing the volume, for a more harmonious décolleté after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss.
Cervico-Facial Lift
The cervico-facial lift is a facial cosmetic surgery procedure designed to correct the visible effects of aging on the lower face and neck. It is one of the most effective treatments for restoring the facial contour and tightening sagging tissues, while maintaining a natural and harmonious result. In Paris, many patients choose this technique to regain a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance without altering their facial expressions.
WHAT IS POST-BARIATRIC SURGERY?
The « post-sleeve surgery« sometimes referred to as« obesity surgery »or the« weight loss surgery« is a specialty in its own right. It involves removing excess skin arms, stomach, thighs and buttocks.
This type of plastic surgery is mainly aimed at removing the excess skin after a weight loss or after a pregnancy. The plastic surgeon can perform several procedures surgical operations to remove all excess skin. However, a certain amount of time must be allowed between the plastic surgery procedures to ensure optimal post-operative recovery.
Weight loss is achieved either by dieting, or with the help of a bariatric surgery type sleeve or bypass (gastric band).
Weight fluctuations leave a scar on the skin, which no longer has the capacity to retract properly. Sport can never help the patient to lose this weight. excess skin. L’excess skin must be surgically removed.
Some reconstructive surgery after weight loss can be supported, such as :
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), when the belly skin covers the pubis (abdominal apron)
- the bodyliftcircular abdominal surgery
- the thigh lift (cruroplasty)
- the brachioplasty
On the other hand, other surgeries, such as the breast lift or breast lipofilling, are never covered by Social Security.
Weight stabilization is a major criterion for successful surgery. Indeed, when the weight is stabilized, The risk of failure is minimal.
Some surgeries can leave large scars. Complementary treatment with Urgo Touch Laser may be proposed. The application of a laser at the end of the operation improves healing and increases the chances of obtaining a beautiful scar.
For all post-sleeve surgery, an initial consultation with Dr. Djian is necessary. This will enable you to express your expectations and give Dr. Djian the opportunity to explain the different stages of the surgery.
You will also be informed about what to do before and after the procedure, as well as the prerequisites that must be met in order to be eligible for this type of plastic surgery.