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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

WHAT IS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?

Weight loss surgery removes excess tissue and skin that remains after significant weight loss, and can more specifically be referred to as “post-weight loss surgery”.

Technically, weight loss surgery refers to the removal of excess skin following weight loss, rather than liposuction surgery that removes fat.

PROCEDURES THAT MAY BE INVOLVED IN WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Weight loss surgery can involve or refer to one or several of the below procedures


Breast lift

Lost a significant amount of weight? It’s not unusual that your breasts will be smaller and sit lower. A breast lift can help to change breasts that sit low on the chest wall after weight loss.

Arm wedge excision

Excess skin of the upper arm is common after weight loss. 

Abdominal wedge

Significant weight loss can result in excess skin around the stomach. Weight loss surgery can help to remove this and change the shape of the abdomen. 

Breast augmentation

If weight loss has changed the size of your breasts, you may consider augmentation to increase their size again. 

Thigh wedge excision

Following weight loss the skin of the inner thigh may thin and loses its elasticity. Also known as an inner thigh lift, this procedure can change the shape of your inner thigh.

Neck and facelift

In some cases, neck and facelift may be a part of your weight loss surgery experience to remove loose skin, particularly around the neck and jaw.


WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY COST

As the specific treatments will vary, the best way to get an idea of cost is to organise your catch up with a Cairns Plastic Surgery nurse.

What treatment or combination of treatments is best for you? Come into the clinic and during this confidential chat, we can learn more about your weight loss journey and goals.

Together, we’ll map out the most appropriate treatments to help you achieve your desired results.

To organise your session, please give the clinic a call on (07) 4031 5755 or fill in this enquiry form and we will be in touch.

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