Baltimore Bodylift Specialist
Dr. Shermak has helped many Baltimore Massive Weight Loss patients. Please read more about what to expect from the procedure below.
What is Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss?
While Massive Weight Loss leads to huge improvements in overall medical condition and quality of life, some individuals experience the undesirable side-effects which may occur: skin excess, overhang and laxity that accompany significant weight loss. This puts a damper on what should be a joyous achievement. Dr. Shermak is a leader in Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss, speaking internationally and publishing a surgical atlas describing techniques that safely help patients officially complete their treatment in weight loss, with a body they can enjoy and be proud of!
Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss comprises a menu of surgery from which the patient may choose, including Facelift, Breast Lift and/or Augmentation, Armlift, Backlift, Abdominoplasty, Thighlift and Fat Grafting. Please visit each link to learn more specifically about each procedure. Surgery may be staged or may address multiple body regions, and the key is achieving goals in the safest manner possible, with the most impactful results.
Who is a good candidate for Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss?
Good candidates for Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss are men and women in good health who are non-smokers, nutritionally optimal, and stable in their weight loss for at least 6 months. Massive weight loss patients who suffer from loss of skin elasticity, sagging skin, deflation, and irregular contours and folds will benefit from surgery. During the initial consultation you will discuss with Dr. Shermak what you would like to improve so she can understand your expectations and determine how to best achieve the desired result.
What is the recovery like for Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss?
Surgery may be performed as an outpatient or in the hospital setting, with an overnight stay. Surgery is variable and recovery depends upon the specific procedures performed. One may experience discomfort, swelling, and numbness. Patients are up and walking within hours of surgery, but require recuperation for several weeks, maybe longer depending upon how much surgery is performed. Most resume regular activities and return to work after 3-4 weeks. Drains may remain in place for that period of time. Swelling and numbness may take months to resolve.
The way you look and feel directly affects your self-confidence. In addition to treating Baltimore Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss patients, Dr. Shermak takes care of many Baltimore Abdominoplasty, Liposuction and Breast Surgery patients. Please visit these pages to learn more about the other body enhancement procedures offered.
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We invite you to call Dr. Shermakâs Baltimore plastic surgery office at 410-616-3000 to schedule your personal, complimentary consultation today.
