Since the bariatric surgery is mostly done on patients with big weight problems, after the surgery many patients confront the issue of great amounts of sagging skin. Sagging skin is the most common on genital an thighs areas and stomach, and it’s not just an esthetical problem. Excess fat and skin in these areas can cause back pains, ulcers, rashes and many other skin problems. That’s why many gastric bypass patients undergo a body shaping plastic surgery , after they lose the majority of their excess weight. There are two procedures for excess skin and fat removal:

1. Panniculectomy- With this surgery excess fat and skin is removed from genital and thighs areas. This surgery can be combined with a tummy tuck and hernia removals. A patient is considered to be a eligible candidate for this surgery if he/ she has a big amount of sagging skin that is causing health problems. Patient must also have a stable weight for at least on year before the surgery.

2. Tummy tuck- Abdominoplasty or so called tummy tuck is a surgical procedure with which abdominal muscles are tightened and fat is removed from that area. An ideal candidate for this procedure is a patient who is generally in good physical shape but has fat in the tummy area. This procedure is especially popular with women after pregnancy because during pregnancy abdominal wall deforms and the tummy can’t be flat as before.

Both of these procedures offer body reshaping thus making it slimmer and more appealing. The most of the fat and excess skin is removed so a patient can also notice the change in weight. If a person has had a lot of excess weight, these procedures can help in resolving many skin problems like rashes and ulcers that usually occur when excessive amounts of skin are pressed together. These procedures, however, do have certain risks and require postoperative treatment and recovery. Some of the unwanted problems can include bleeding, excessive scaring, blood clot forming or fluid collection in that area. If a procedure is performed by unlicensed or inexperienced doctor, a patient may end up seriously disappointed and forced to undergo a corrective surgery. Before the procedure you must be certain that the surgeon who will perform the procedure is qualified and has experience in performing those procedures. That way you can reduce the risks mentioned above and make sure you will get the best results.