Significant weight loss is a huge achievement, and you deserve to feel great about your results. Unfortunately, though, many people who’ve lost 50, 100, or more pounds experience loose, sagging skin in the belly area long after the number on the scale changes.
A tummy tuck after weight loss can help create a smoother, firmer abdominal contour when stretched skin and weakened muscles no longer respond to diet and exercise alone. Dr. Arnold Breitbart, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience, helps patients from Manhattan and Long Island achieve the sculpted, tight, and firm abdomen they’ve dreamed of when loose skin stands in the way. It all starts with understanding how weight loss affects the belly and who might be a good candidate for this type of tummy tuck.
How Weight Loss Affects the Abdomen
Once stretched, especially for a prolonged period, the skin loses its natural elasticity. That can prevent it from retracting after weight loss, and it’s what causes loose, draping skin and large abdominal folds.
This loose skin can affect your body, mind, and spirit. It can be physically uncomfortable, embarrassing, and frustrating.
In a tummy tuck, Dr. Breitbart can address these issues by tightening the underlying muscle structure and removing extra skin to create a smoother contour. His technique, built upon many years of high-level surgical expertise, focuses on natural-looking results, careful incision placement, and balance between tightening and reshaping.
If you still have pockets of extra fat that haven’t responded to your weight-loss efforts, Dr. Breitbart may recommend adding targeted body-contouring procedures, such as liposuction, to refine the waistline and achieve a more proportional result.
Signs You May Be Ready for a Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss
You may be ready to explore your options if:
• You’ve been at a stable weight for some time, but still have loose, hanging skin
• Your abdominal muscles feel stretched or weakened
• You’re struggling with skin irritation in and around skin folds
• Clothing doesn’t fit comfortably despite your weight-loss success
Patients frequently describe feeling proud of their weight-loss progress but discouraged by the appearance of their midsection. All your hard work wasn’t for nothing, and you can achieve your final goals. A tummy tuck can help bring the abdomen into better harmony with the rest of the body, allowing the final stage of weight loss to finally feel complete.
Considering a Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss in Long Island?
Dr. Breitbart is known for his refined surgical technique and highly attentive nature. Our patients have often described their results as “life-changing”, and a tummy tuck after weight loss is one of the most impactful procedures. Call our Long Island office at 516-365-3511 or our Manhattan office at 212-735-0069 to book your appointment with Dr. Arnold Breitbart.
