Plastic Surgery Associates

Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon - Houston, Texas

Body Contouring after Gastric Bypass Surgery

With the growing popularity of gastric bypass surgery as treatment for obesity, plastic surgery and body contouring after significant weight loss has become a focus of Dr. Busselberg’s practice. After developing an interest in this highly specialized area of plastic surgery, he now dedicates much of his practice to this challenging and rewarding group of patients.

By applying the latest techniques in body sculpting individualized to each patient’s specific needs, Dr. Busselberg can help you realize the new shape that is hidden beneath the excess skin that has been left now that your goal weight has been achieved.

Excessive skin from significant weight loss

With significant weight loss over a relatively short period of time (usually 15-18 months), the remaining skin often does not retain the elastic qualities necessary to shrink back down to your new underlying shape. This often leaves patients with excessive amounts of hanging skin that creates a multitude of problems such as daily hygiene and finding clothes that fit properly.

A comprehensive approach to bariatric patients is necessary to achieve your optimal figure following significant and sudden weight loss. One of the most important considerations for a plastic surgeon to realize is that a bariatric patient must be treated differently from non-bariatric body contouring patients. What has worked well on other patients may not provide adequate shaping and contouring for bariatric patients.

After your body contouring surgery
You will notice an improvement in your body contour immediately. However, your shape will continue to improve in the following weeks as the mild swelling subsides. You should be up and walking the day following surgery, although you will be sore for several days. You should be able to resume your normal daily activities within several days following surgery, and you should be able to resume all of your physical activities within three to four weeks of surgery.

If you have undergone gastric bypass, lap-band or weight loss surgery, have reached your goal weight, and are interested in removing excess skin or body contouring procedures -

please contact us for a consultation.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck procedures are designed to return the abdomen muscles to a tight position after they've been sagging and excess skin has accumulated with fatty tissue. Stretched beyond the capacity to return to normal, these tissues will also fail to respond to exercise or diet programs. More tummy tuck info >

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a surgical technique that has been around for over a half century. In this cosmetic surgical technique, a patient is able to enhance the size and shape of their breast tissue through the implementation of breast implants. Breast implants typically utilize saline, a saltwater solution, although some implants use silicone. In this surgery, the breast implants are added to increase the size of a patient's breast tissue. More breast augmentation info >

Breast Lift

Over the years, factors such as weight loss, pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. More breast lift info >

Liposuction

Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. It is ideally suited to eliminate bulges of fat from different areas of the body with minimal scarring and quick recovery times. When done properly it is easily tolerated and very safe. Although the amount of weight loss is not remarkable, because the fat is taken from targeted areas, the changes in body contour can be dramatic. More liposuction info >

Arm Lift

With the effects of time and frequently following weight loss, both men and women can lose skin tone. This loss of tone can be very obvious as excessive, hanging skin on the underside of the arm. The excessive skin is sometimes associated with fat deposits in these areas as well. In some individuals, the underside of their arms may appear more full than they would like and this may be because of excessive fat. More arm lift info >

Thigh Lift

This surgical procedure removes skin and fat from the thighs to tighten the skin and improve the contour of the legs. Thigh lift surgery can markedly improve the appearance of your legs. The combined effects of aging, gravity, fluctuations in weight, and a loss of skin elasticity all contribute to loss of tone in the thighs as we age. More thigh lift info >