Body Contouring After Weight LossNew Orleans

Losing a significant amount of weight can completely change your life. However, if you have achieved your weight loss goals, you may have excess skin, fat, and tissue that must be surgically removed to enjoy the full result of your accomplishment. Body contouring after weight loss is the final step in the journey to a happier, healthier – and much more confident life.

Tailored Body Contouring

At SANDS Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, Dr. Trey Sands specializes in body contouring after weight loss in New Orleans and is widely known as among the most talented plastic surgeons performing these custom procedures. He combines the art of aesthetics with precision surgery to create a slim, contoured figure that looks and feels incredible. Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation to learn more about these advanced treatments and what we can do to help you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin.

What is Body Contouring?

Following significant weight loss, extensive skin may be left after the fat has disappeared. This is because the skin typically does not have the resilience to snap back and cover the new body shape. Body contouring after massive weight loss is a procedure to remove excess skin or remaining fat and resculpt the figure to create a taut, healthy, proportioned figure.

What Parts of the Body can be Contoured?

Face
Breasts
Abdomen
Thighs
Arms
Buttocks
Back
Knees

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What Results Can I Expect From a Body Contouring Procedure?

Patients who undergo body contouring will experience immediate, visible results following the procedure, which, with diet and exercise, are long-lasting. The changes will become more apparent with time as the body adjusts to its newly sculpted shape. As the procedure requires incisions, scarring is to be expected, but most patients feel the trade-off is well worth it. The scars fade with time, becoming less visible. The final outcome is a slimmed, contoured body, free from excess skin, fat, and tissue, with a figure that looks great in tighter clothing, with concerns about body image just a dim memory.

Arm Lift After Weight Loss

One of the most common areas to be left with hanging skin and fat is the upper arms. This aesthetic problem can be fully resolved with a custom arm lift. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the upper arm structure is tightened and sculpted, leaving the patient confident when wearing sleeveless tops, swimwear, and tight clothing – it is life-changing!

Thigh Lift After Weight Loss

After weight loss, the thigh region may be left with sagging, hanging skin, fat, and tissue. A thigh lift, performed by Dr. Trey Sands, will resculpt the thighs by removing all excess skin and fat, reshaping the area, and creating a slimmed, taut look.

Tummy Tuck Before & After

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What is the Recovery Process After Body Contouring?

The recovery after body contouring will take some time, but the rewards are great. During recovery, the treated areas are protected with compression garments to hold the newly reshaped tissues in place. Depending on the extent of the procedure, patients must avoid bending, straining, or lifting for two weeks or more, allowing the incisions to heal nicely. Any discomfort experienced in this stage of healing is managed with prescription pain medication. The SANDS Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery medical team will monitor the patient’s recovery with several follow-up appointments and offer guidance and support throughout the process.

Why Choose Us?

If you have reached your weight loss goals, you are embarking on a new chapter of your life. At SANDS Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, you will be under the care of a medical team known for achieving superior outcomes in custom body contouring. Dr. Sands takes a highly curated, personal approach to body contouring, unlike other surgeons who may leave patients feeling rushed, unheard, or uncomfortable.

The entire team of professionals at SANDS Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is dedicated to supporting people who are committed to shedding emotional and physical weight to achieve improved health and wellness. The goal is to help them enjoy a new life, confident in their own skin.