Body Contouring after Weight Loss in Denver

Body contouring is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tightens surrounding tissue after dramatic weight loss. Body contouring may address sagging and excess skin and fat in the arms, abdomen, face, breasts, and lower body. The procedure is tailored to meet your unique needs and to improve your well-being after significant weight loss.

What is Body Contouring?

Losing a large amount of weight can significantly improve your health and quality of life. In addition to improving your heart health and reversing conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, achieving a healthy body weight can improve your energy levels and allow you to participate in activities you couldn’t before. But once you’ve reached a stable, healthy weight, you may face another challenge: excess skin. This skin may interfere with your life or your satisfaction with your new body. Body contouring can help remove this excess skin and increase your well-being.

Are You a Candidate for Body Contouring after Weight Loss?

If you are bothered by excess skin after losing a significant amount of weight, you may be interested in a consultation about body contouring. In your private consultation, Dr. Cohen will ask you about your medical history and evaluate the extent of the excess skin and tissue that can be removed. Every patient is unique, and body contouring surgery is personalized to fit your circumstances and goals. You may be a candidate for body contouring if:

You have lost significant weight
Your weight has been stable for at least six months
Your bariatric surgery was completed at least 18 months ago (if you lost the weight through bariatric surgery)
You are struggling with excess sagging skin
You would like to reshape or tighten an area of your body

What is the Body Contouring Procedure?

Body contouring is usually performed under general anesthesia. The details of your surgery will depend on which procedures will be performed based on the areas of your body with excess skin and tissue. The surgery may take up to six hours to complete. The body areas that can be tightened and resculpted include:

Abdomen: Removes excess skin and tightens the underlying muscles to create a firmer, flatter midsection.
Arms: Tightens and reshapes the upper arms by removing sagging skin, often referred to as “bat wings,” resulting in a more toned appearance.
Thighs: Reshapes the inner and outer thighs by removing excess skin and fat, leading to smoother, more contoured legs.
Buttocks: Lifts and tightens sagging skin in the buttocks area, enhancing shape and creating a lifted rounded profile.
Breasts: Lifts and reshapes sagging breasts, with the option of adding implants or a patient's own tissue for additional volume and a more balanced appearance.
Back: Addresses loose skin and fat rolls on the upper and lower back, creating a smoother and more contoured silhouette.
Face and Neck: Tightens loose skin around the face and neck, reducing signs of aging and weight loss to create a more defined jawline and youthful appearance.

How Long is the Recovery?

Recovery times will vary based on the complexity of your body contouring surgery. Plan to take at least two to four weeks off from work, but it may take six to eight weeks before you can resume most of your high demand activities. You will be able to see changes immediately, and as your body heals and recovers, your full results will develop and improve. Your results will be long-lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Leading Plastic Surgeon for Body Contouring in Denver

Dr. Justin Cohen is a board-certified plastic surgeon passionate about helping his patients live happier, more confident lives. A perfectionist in the art of complex plastic surgery, he never cuts corners and works with honesty and integrity. With a background in aesthetic reconstruction after cancer treatment, Dr. Cohen truly cares about each of his patients and will go the extra mile to make sure you always feel comfortable, informed, and cared for.