Bariatric surgeries are procedures to help obese patients lose weight. They can include gastric bypass, gastric band, gastric sleeve, or duodenal switch procedures. The problem is that a substantial amount of loose skin can be left that is not only unsightly but limits your activity. Folds of skin can result in rashes or the breakdown of skin tissue, resulting in infection. This excess, stretched skin simply must be removed through post-bariatric reconstruction.
Complementary Procedures with Post-Bariatric Reconstruction
To enhance their new look, some patients decide to have a facelift or neck lift or other facial plastic surgeries, such as a brow lift or eyelid lift. Talk to Dr. Small about the possibility of scheduling one of these procedures along with your post-bariatric reconstruction.