The problems following massive weight loss are faced by these patients daily. Just to give a short overview of the challenges faced:

Loose Skin: Patients developed loose hanging skin over their Arms, Chest, Abdomen, Thighs, and Back. This is because the skin has lost its capacity to retract. Unfortunately, the skin is not like a balloon which will come back to its normal size after it is deflated. This loose skin results in:

• Cosmetically unappealing looks.
• Functional problems –
  • Difficulty in movements due to loose skin
  • Poor hygiene due to sweating in the skin folds leads to repeated infections including fungal infections.
• Depression due to poor body image.

The patient has made great efforts for weight reduction with a definite goal in mind of leading a healthy lifestyle, functionally and cosmetically. With weight loss, only half of the problem is addressed. Now as we have started seeing problems with massive weight loss, a new procedure known as Body Contouring has been developed to solve these problems. This is an established subspecialty of Plastic.

Surgery in the West, but is a relatively new concept in India.

What exactly is Body Contouring?

To explain it in very simple terms, it involves removing the excess skin and to reshape the body to the patient current weight. The surgery aims to give minimum scars that are hidden in normal clothing. All patients do not require treatment for all parts of the body. A lot depends on the patient & body type as well as his/her expectations. The treatment is highly individualized.

Surgeries included in Body Contouring are:

1. Tummy Tuck (Most commonly performed procedure): This involves removing the excess apron-like hanging skin on the anterior part of the abdomen. A cut is made in the lower abdomen and the underlying layers of the abdominal wall are tightened. Following this, the skin is redraped to give you a flat tummy.

2. Breast Lift Procedure: After massive weight loss the breasts start sagging. Surgical correction to give a good size, shape, and position is possible by undergoing a breast lift procedure.

3. Lower Body Lift: Usually performed along with the tummy tuck procedure. It aims to correct the excess skin that is present circumferentially around the waist. The shape of the buttocks, lower back and abdomen is corrected in this procedure.

4. Arm Lift: The hanging skin in the arms is excised in this surgery to give a toned look to the arms.

5. Thigh Lift: Excess skin in the inner thigh causes friction while walking and is a cause of great discomfort for the patient. The inner thigh lift helps in reducing this skin and makes walking comfortable for the patient.

How commonly are these Surgeries being performed?

Though it is becoming increasingly common for patients with this problem to approach a Plastic Surgeon the awareness amongst the public as well as the medical fraternity is still low. I have met patients who were unaware that this problem had a solution. They have tried a lot of non-surgical options like massage therapies and exercises but are unhappy with the results. This problem needs a surgical solution and now trained specialists are available to treat this vexing problem.

Why Choose Gandhi Nursing Home?

1. Expert Surgeons: Highly qualified and experienced in body contouring procedures.

2. Advanced Facilities: State-of-the-art equipment and a clean, comfortable environment.

3. Personalized Care: Customized treatment plans and comprehensive support throughout your journey.