Post-Bariatric Body Procedure in San Diego-Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

Losing a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise is a significant accomplishment. Men and women who have taken drastic steps to improve their health and change their lives for the better deserve to look as good as they feel. Because of the dramatic changes that such patients make, though, excess skin and tissue can create a lumpy and overweight appearance despite the lack of fat. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Mofid, with offices in the San Diego, Chula Vista, and La Jolla areas, provides post-bariatric plastic surgery after weight loss in order to remedy this kind of situation.

• Candidates
• Procedure
• Results

Candidates-Post-Bariatric Body Procedure in San Diego

The ideal candidates for post-bariatric plastic surgery, also known as body lift surgery, are men and women who have lost significant amounts of weight and have excess skin and tissue on their thighs, arms, abdomens, or other areas of the body. Loose skin can cause rashes and infections, not to mention the detrimental aesthetic effect it has on the body's contours. Post-bariatric patients, women who have been pregnant, and other weight loss patients are invited to inquire about plastic surgery after weight loss.

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Post-Bariatric Body Procedure in San Diego

Plastic surgery after weight loss usually involves several procedures that tighten and tone the body. Depending on each patient's needs, Dr. Mark Mofid may recommend a combination of breast lift, thigh lift, arm lift, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, and/or butt lift procedures. In many cases, a full body lift combining all of these procedures may be the best option for achieving a natural-looking result. It is also possible to target areas such as the upper, mid, and lower body with this surgery. Individual patients may learn which procedures would benefit them at consultations at Dr. Mofid's practice in San Diego near La Jolla. There, Dr. Mofid provides post-bariatric plastic surgery information for patients seeking to improve their bodies after weight loss or pregnancy.

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Results

Patients who come to Dr. Mark Mofid seeking to eliminate excess skin and enjoy new, taut body contours are typically very pleased with their results. Incisions are placed in areas that allow the scars to be easily concealed in clothing. Overall, patients who undergo this surgery enjoy the opportunity that it affords them to feel more confident and maintain active lifestyles.

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Schedule a Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery Consultation

Consultations are available at Dr. Mark Mofid's San Diego offices in the Chula Vista and La Jolla areas. Post-bariatric plastic surgery after weight loss can have a significant positive impact on the lives of patients who would otherwise remain self-conscious about their bodies even after losing weight. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Mofid for a consultation to learn more about this surgery.

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