Massive weight loss can be a very rewarding experience, allowing people to feel more confident in their appearance, exercise more easily, and have more flexibility with fashion. However, while massive weight loss involves losing unwanted fat, it often leaves significant excess skin behind that sags and does not go away with diet or exercise. This leads many individuals to seek a way to remove excess skin and even stubborn fat to complete their massive weight-loss journey.
At The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey, we offer several procedures to help you refine your figure and achieve smoother, more toned contours. Continue reading to see which ones apply to you, and schedule an appointment to consult a Board-certified plastic surgeon, who can recommend the perfect combination for you.
Surgery after massive weight loss can look different for each patient. Every surgery is tailored to the unique anatomy and aesthetic goals of the patient. In general, surgery after massive weight loss trims excess skin in strategic areas to create a toned, sculpted figure that looks and feels natural.
People in the Northern New Jersey area who have lost a substantial amount of weight can benefit from one or more of the above surgeries, including those who:
The benefits of surgery after massive weight loss vary per patient, depending on which procedure(s) they get. Many patients report that their surgery after massive weight loss provides life-changing benefits, including:
Your surgery after massive weight loss begins with understanding the specific ways your body can improve from the available procedures. To gain this understanding, you’ll need to consult a professional and build a personalized plan together.
At the hospital or ambulatory surgery center in New Jersey, you will check in and be guided to an operating room for your surgery. Dr. Shafqat will review your surgical plan again to make sure you are on the same page before an anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia.
The surgery can look significantly different for each patient, depending on which procedures they get. Some patients undergo several procedures, while others undergo only one. For this reason, the surgery can last anywhere from one to several hours.
Regardless of which procedure(s) you get, Dr. Shafqat and his team use every precaution and safety measure to ensure accurate results, reduced likelihood of infection, and an efficient surgery that minimizes the amount of time you’re under anesthesia.
An arm lift removes excess skin in the upper arms, commonly referred to as “bat wings,” creating a more toned, youthful appearance.
Individuals with smaller breasts typically get breast augmentation, which utilizes implants to add volume, shape, symmetry, and structure to the breasts, which can become deflated after massive weight loss.
Adding a breast lift to breast augmentation helps increase the projection of the breasts for a more youthful appearance while adding volume with implants.
A breast lift is designed to lift the breasts to a higher position, creating a perkier, more youthful appearance, which is a great choice for individuals whose nipples droop below the breast crease.
Breast reduction after massive weight loss helps achieve a more balanced proportion by removing breast tissue and reducing breast size while preserving their shape.
Breast revision helps create symmetrical, defined breasts by restoring volume to specific areas, tightening sagging tissue, and creating an overall firmer, more proportionate shape.
This procedure removes excess sagging skin and fat from the upper and mid back (along the bra line), creating a smoother, tighter back and refined silhouette with incisions hidden within the bra line.
Chin liposuction removes stubborn fat and residual fatty tissue beneath the chin and along the neck, creating a more defined, sculpted jawline and neckline.
Gynecomastia surgery is specifically designed to remove excess fat and glandular tissue from men who have undergone massive weight loss, specifically creating or preserving masculine chest contours.
Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits that do not go away with diet, exercise, or the overall weight-loss journey. It is used on various areas of the body, including the buttocks, thighs, back, breasts, hips, and neck, depending on the patient’s needs.
A lower body lift targets the lower abdomen, buttocks, hips, and outer thighs, creating a more proportionate, harmonious appearance throughout the body.
Panniculectomy removes the “pannus” or “apron” of excess skin and fat around the lower abdomen and is often considered a medical procedure rather than a cosmetic one, as it can treat rashes, infections, and mobility-related difficulties.
This procedure trims excess skin around the inner and/or outer thighs, creating smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking thighs.
A tummy tuck focuses on tightening the weakened abdominal muscles and trimming excess skin, creating a smoother, firmer, and flatter abdomen.
Your Guide to Post-Surgery After Massive Weight Loss Care
Recovery after massive weight-loss surgery varies by patient, as the procedures performed have different recovery periods and instructions. Dr. Shafqat will always provide detailed instructions after your surgery to help ensure a smooth recovery. We highly recommend having a friend or family member help you during the first couple of days, as some tasks may be difficult or not allowed.
In general, you can expect some swelling, bruising, tenderness, and soreness for at least 1 to 3 weeks.
You can go on short walks during the first few days, but you should avoid strenuous exercise for several weeks or more, depending on the extent of the procedure and which areas were treated.
It’s also important to attend all follow-up appointments with Dr. Shafqat to ensure you are healing according to the timeline of results provided in the surgical plan.
The cost of surgery after massive weight loss in Parsippany, New Jersey, is never fixed. Each patient receives a personalized surgical plan that affects the price, including factors such as which procedure is performed, the extent of the procedure, the amount of anesthesia used, and the provider’s experience. Occasionally, insurance can help with coverage of some of these procedures.
During your consultation with Dr. Shafqat at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey, you will receive an estimated cost and review financing options.
Dr. M. Shuja Shafqat is Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, bringing expertise in training and accountability to every procedure. When you get surgery after massive weight loss with Dr. Shafqat, your experience will be unique and tailored to your specific needs and goals, rather than a generalized approach.
Dr. Shafqat has extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, focusing on every detail necessary to create the refined, sculpted figure that fits your vision. He makes sure his patients fully understand the limitations of the procedures, so their expectations remain realistic, yet they feel totally informed and able to make a confident decision to reach their aesthetic goals.
Rediscover Yourself
If you are looking to complete your massive weight loss journey, please schedule a consultation at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey in Parsippany. You may call our office or book a consultation online.
Body contouring for stubborn fat removal.
Lift and tighten the thighs for a more contoured appearance.
Add volume to the buttocks by removing fat from the body.