Aesthetic procedures performed after post-bariatric (sleeve gastrectomy) surgery are frequently used methods to correct deformations in the body due to weight loss. These aesthetic operations are generally applications for skin sagging and body shaping needs. These applications can be listed as follows.
Tummy Tuck After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Rapid weight loss after gastric sleeve surgery can cause significant skin sagging and loosening in the abdominal area. This can be both aesthetically disturbing and can lead to irritation and hygiene problems under the skin. Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is a surgical intervention that aims to reshape the body by removing this excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles.
During the operation, excess skin in the abdominal area is cut away and loose abdominal muscles are tightened. This procedure corrects the contours of the body and provides a more aesthetic abdominal appearance. In addition, the imbalances in the body of the patients after the loss of excess weight are corrected, providing both aesthetic and functional improvement.
Breast Aesthetics After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sagging and volume loss may occur in breast tissue after sleeve gastrectomy. In this process, breast tissue may shrink and lose its former fullness. Breast aesthetics is applied to correct these aesthetic problems in the breast area after post-bariatric surgery.
Breast aesthetics after weight loss is usually performed with breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction or breast augmentation with breast prosthesis if needed. In breast lift surgery, sagging breast tissue is recovered and the nipple is brought to its ideal position. If there has been a significant loss of volume in the breast tissue, silicone implants are placed to restore the former fullness of the breast. At the same time, breast reduction can also be performed in overly large and sagging breasts.
Arm Lift After Sleeve Gastrectomy
After gastric sleeve surgery, sagging and loosening of the skin in the arm area may occur. Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) is a procedure that allows the arms to be reshaped by surgically removing this sagging and excess skin.
During surgery, an incision is made on the inner or outer part of the arms and excess skin and fat tissue are removed. Depending on the degree of sagging, the incisions may extend along the armpit or elbow. Arm lift surgery is usually combined with liposuction to achieve a more aesthetic result. After surgery, the arms have a firmer and toned appearance, which offers significant improvements in patients' clothing choices and mobility.
Leg Lift After Sleeve Gastrectomy
If sagging occurs in the inner and outer legs after sleeve gastrectomy, a thigh lift can be performed. Thigh lift surgery removes this excess skin and fat tissue and makes the legs firmer. Thigh lift surgery usually starts with the removal of excess skin and fat in the inner leg area. Depending on the degree of sagging, incisions can be made extending from the groin area to the knee level. These incisions are usually hidden in the leg folds, minimizing visibility. Techniques such as liposuction are also applied during the operation, giving the legs a more shaped and smooth appearance.
Butt Lift After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Buttock lift surgery is an aesthetic procedure performed to remove sagging and give the buttocks a firmer, fuller appearance.
During the surgery, the sagging skin is surgically removed and the tissues in the buttock area are reshaped. In some cases, fat injection (lipofilling) or silicone implants may be placed to add fullness to the buttock area. These methods increase the volume of the buttocks and provide a more aesthetic appearance. Buttock lifts can often be combined with other body contouring procedures, especially waist and leg lifts.
The recovery process may take several weeks, during which time patients should use the special corset recommended by the doctor.
