Today, weight loss is not only achieved by surgical methods; It can also be achieved with medication support or lifestyle changes. Bariatric surgery (methods such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) has been used as one of the effective ways to lose weight for many years. In recent years, drugs that facilitate weight loss have also come into play. Many people can experience significant weight loss thanks to injection medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®), liraglutide (Saxenda®) and tirzepatide (Mojoova®, Mounjaro®). Some individuals can lose a similar amount of weight with diet and exercise alone.
After such serious weight loss, widespread sagging may occur in different parts of the body. Excess skin can affect not only aesthetic appearance, but also physical mobility and daily comfort. Surgical interventions performed to correct these deformations are called postbariatric surgery. The plastic surgeon makes a personalized plan according to the patient’s current condition, age, skin quality and needs.
The most frequently performed procedures within the scope of postbariatric surgery are:
Abdominoplasty (abdominoplasty): Removing sagging abdominal skin and tightening the abdominal muscles
Arm lift (brachioplasty): Removal of excess skin on the inner surface of the arm
Thigh lift (thighplasty): Correction of sagging on the inner part of the upper leg
Breast aesthetics: Breast lift, reduction or volume gain with prosthesis in women; gynecomastia surgery in men
Butt aesthetics: Recovery of sagging butt tissue, fat injection or prosthesis application if necessary
Face and neck lift: Elimination of looseness in the face and jowls after weight loss
Surgeries are usually planned after the person reaches his target weight and keeps this weight constant for at least 6 months. In some cases, procedures can be done gradually over several sessions.
Body shaping surgeries performed after serious weight loss make a significant contribution to both physical and psychological well-being. These operations are an important part of a holistic healing process for patients who want to achieve a more balanced, healthy and aesthetic body appearance.
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