Losing significant amounts of weight can be a hugely rewarding experience both emotionally and physically however the pleasure can be tempered by the appearance of the skin. Whilst the body adapts well to loss of mass the skin often struggles to keep pace. The result is that whilst the body ‘shapes up’ the skin looks wrinkled and tired.
Exercise can help but as the body ages the skin loses its natural elasticity and it is simply unable to recover in the same way that it did when it was young. It is likely that no amount of exercise will adequately tone the skin if significant weight loss has taken place.
If you feel you have unsightly and embarrassing areas of loose and sagging skin following weight loss the option, you may require, is surgery.
At 111 Harley St. we are specialists in the field of Post weight loss surgery and delivered what Dr Pixie described as ‘amazing’ results in episode one of C4’s new, series, Embarrassing Fat Bodies.
Surgery can restore the skins tightness and give it the appearance and tone that your new, fitter shape deserves and it is especially helpful in the main problem areas for most people which are the tummy, thighs and arms.
ABDOMEN - Tummy Tuck
After losing weight or pregnancy the tummy can sag. A tummy tuck, or Abdominoplasty, can be the answer. 111 Harley St. surgeons are skilled at making the necessary pelvic scars as discrete as possible. After recovery you’ll have a flatter, trimmer abdomen and also firmer stomach muscles.
THIGHS - Thigh Lift
Weight loss can make inner thighs sag unattractively. A thigh lift can restore firmness and smoothness. There will be a scar but our surgeons will careful place the incision along the buttocks and groin to minimise this and your inner thigh will become firm and smooth again.
ARMS - Arm Lift
The term bingo wings may now be part of popular language but it’s definitely not a popular look. An arm lift procedure will result in a fine scar line but the arm will be contoured into a tauter, more toned shape.
If you would like to discuss your post weight loss needs with one of our specialist surgeons call our patient care team on 0845 222 5 111 to book a free of charge consultation.