Post-Bariatric Surgery in Boca Raton at Farber Plastic Surgery
Congratulations on your weight loss! The handshakes, pats on the back, and hugs from friends, family, and colleagues feel wonderful. Bariatric surgery has not only made you healthier, but it may have also saved your life. However, people notice that you seem to still have a sense of sadness, and you feel it too. You still carry a secret — underneath your clothes are flaps of skin, the result of lost elasticity caused by the excess weight.
What Is Post-Bariatric Surgery?
Now is the time to feel and look your best. The hardest part is over and post-bariatric surgery is your final step to having a more toned and attractive body, no matter what clothing you wear. Dr. Farber works to restore your body’s natural contours by using several techniques that are the “gold standard” in post-bariatric surgery.
Is Post-Bariatric Surgery Right for Me?
Post-bariatric surgery requires the use of general anesthesia, so you need to be in good general health to be a candidate for the procedure. During your consultation, Dr. Farber discusses your weight loss journey and current medical status with you to make an individualized plan that fits your needs.
Meet Dr. Farber
Dr. Scott Farber is a fourth-generation physician, and practices as an aesthetic surgeon in Boca Raton, Florida. Having trained and honed his skills at some of the nations’ most prestigious institutions, he is a sought-after surgeon. He aesthetic eye and medical expertise allow him develops personalized treatment plans together with his patients.
WHAT DOES POST-BARIATRIC SURGERY ENTAIL?
Based on the extent of your post-bariatric surgery, Dr. Farber may recommend that you undergo several procedures over time, including a body lift, breast lift, thigh lift, and bra line back lift. If you need to have several areas of your body treated, you should be cautious of plastic surgeons who recommend doing your surgery all at once. Too much trauma to your body will extend your recovery and could even place your health at risk. In performing post-bariatric surgery, Dr. Farber will remove excess skin and fat and possibly reposition your nipples, belly button, and other physical features to give you a more natural appearance.
How Much Does Post-Bariatric Surgery Cost in Boca Raton, FL?
The cost of your post bariatric surgery depends on the type of procedures that are needed. We offer several financing options, and you may pre-qualify before your consultation appointment.
Schedule a Consultation
There are numerous associated benefits with taking your physical appearance into your hands. Confidence and comfort within yourself are essential to a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle. Change is beneficial, but not necessarily an easy decision to make.
If you are ready to explore changing some aspects of yourself with a trusted plastic surgeon, reach out to us at Farber Plastic Surgery. We can have an informal phone or email discussion, or you can schedule an appointment to meet the team and discuss what comes next for you.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you become the best version of yourself you can be!
On the Road to Recovery
Dr. Farber will schedule your procedures in a way that minimizes recovery yet allows your body adequate time to heal. To give you a general idea of how long your post bariatric surgery may take in total, consider that recovery from a body lift takes several months, and total healing after a breast or thigh lift takes several weeks.
Post-Bariatric Surgery FAQs
Excess skin left over from significant weight loss can accumulate at varying locations around the body, depending on the patient. As such, post-bariatric plastic surgery addresses different areas of the body for various patients.
The most common areas are the breasts, abdominal region, buttocks, and thighs. As such, the cosmetic surgeries involved in post-bariatric surgery often include breast lift, tummy tuck, body lift, butt lift, arm lift, and bra line back lift, or a combination of these procedures. Dr. Farber will work with you to determine which procedures best address your unique needs.
Results from post-bariatric surgery in Sarasota are long-lasting, provided you follow a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet following the procedure.
Once you have lost the excess weight and had your skin tightened, you will continue gaining weight if you eat more calories than you burn. However, if you are diligent about exercising and eating a healthy diet, your post-bariatric surgery results should be long-lasting.