A common concern among patients considering undergoing post-weight loss procedures are the scars resulting from the incisions. Although scars will be present, they will be strategically placed to make them barely noticeable. For example, during a body lift the excess skin is removed by making an incision along the torso that is very low. For a thigh lift, the incision runs on the inner thigh and along the inguinal crease in order to hide it more effectively. For most patients, the trade-off between excess skin and scars is a minor obstacle in achieving the contoured body they want and deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to downtime most procedures take about 2-3 weeks of recovery time. Sometimes patients want to undergo various procedures at a time but the number of procedures allowed depends on the magnitude of the procedure and their overall health. In addition, it is important for patients to have realistic expectations and discuss further details with their surgeons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you decide to have post-bariatric procedures or not, you have come a long way so congratulations on your achievements!<\/p>\n\n\n