After Weight Loss Surgery in Jacksonville, FL

People who experience major weight loss are usually ecstatic, having moved past a big roadblock in life. However, a downside can be that while their new figure represents a proud accomplishment, more frustrations regarding loose, sagging skin often arise. Significant weight loss commonly leaves individuals with skin that cannot shrink to the new, smaller size. No matter where the skin deformity exists, surgical intervention is almost always necessary to address the issue. Board-certified cosmetic surgeons Dr. Erik Nuveen and Dr. Courtney Caplin perform skin removal surgery for Jacksonville, FL patients at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates. This can be a life-changing treatment for many people and also serve as the last step in an individual's weight loss journey.

A personalized after weight loss surgery plan designed by Dr. Nuveen or Dr. Caplin has a number of terrific aesthetic and functional benefits, including:

• Removing excess skin and fat
• Improving the overall appearance of the body
• Recontouring and reshaping the body
• Tightening loose, sagging skin
• Reducing skin rubbing, chafing, and irritation
• Enhancing mobility
• Improving posture
• Boosting self-image and confidence

What parts of the body can be treated with after weight loss surgery?

Many of our patients choose to have the treatment performed on their abdomen, buttocks, upper thighs, breasts, arms, and/or neck. What's important is that you target the areas that are the most important to you. After you've lost a significant amount of weight, you'll naturally notice the areas you'd like to see improved. Many of our patients realize that when they lose weight, they have loose skin all over their bodies.  Most will start with tightening the skin around their abdomen and then move up to chest and extremities.

When is the best time to undergo after weight loss surgery?

Our professionals recommend for all patients to be at or near their goal weight before undergoing after weight loss surgery. This should also be a healthy weight that is maintainable for the foreseeable future. This ensures that another procedure will not be necessary due to more weight loss or a return of weight gain.  Generally speaking, most patients will be at their goal weight for approximately six months to ensure that they are at a stable weight.

Will after weight loss surgery be covered by my insurance?

Typically, this procedure is considered to be purely cosmetic. For this reason, most insurance policies list it as optional and will not cover any of the expenses. However, in some cases, there can be exceptions. Realistically, patients will be working with our billing coordinator to schedule their out-of-pocket expenses.

The ideal candidates for skin removal and tightening surgery are those who are dealing with hanging folds of skin due to massive weight loss or fluctuation. Generally, this challenge is seen early on as a patient loses weight. If you have hanging skin, surgery at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates can remove the excess tissue and secure the underlying tissue for a healthy, tighter look. It's recommended that patients are close to their goal weight before having this procedure. It is performed using general anesthesia and can take about 3 – 7 hours. Fat removal is often integrated during surgery to remove fat tissue, followed by skin removal. This surgery does make larger incisions than other cosmetic procedures so scars will result after this treatment. Once your surgery is complete, our team will give you specific scar care instructions so you can recover properly.

Weight loss is such an amazing achievement, and we congratulate everyone who has worked hard to meet their health goals. However, if stretched-out skin is currently presenting a challenge, we encourage you to learn more about your alternatives for skin removal surgery. After weight loss surgery could further sculpt your silhouette and help you to meet and surpass each of the goals you set for yourself. Call Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates in Jacksonville, FL to schedule your consultation. If you need help reaching your weight loss goal, out team can also help with medical weight loss options.