5. Why Should I Consider Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss
I have a patient who once told me, “I’m 40 years old and lost 150lbs. I have quite a bit of skin leftover and the folds itch…not like a rash, but like a nerve itch. I’m not the “type” to get surgery and would only consider it if the excess skin effects his health.” The […]
4. Non-Surgical Fixes for Excessive Skin After Weight Loss
So we’re ready to discuss the next steps after you have reached maximal skin recoil. Once you’ve lost the weight and notice you have excessive or leftover skin, the options to resolve this issue can be primarily broken down into surgical and non-surgical techniques. For simplicity, I’ll break this down into two main categories depending […]
3. What Happens to the Skin After Losing Weight
Now it’s time to talk about leftover skin. As you’re aware, the skin stretches with weight gain of around 30 lbs and up. So, it is only natural to think about what happens to that skin once you lose the weight. To predict this, it is important to realize some key facts about the elastic […]
2. Health Benefits of Losing Weight Without Surgery
One of the most common questions I hear is “what are the benefits from a health and surgical perspective of losing weight without surgical weight loss?” Let’s think about nutrition. In my opinion, proper nutrition is the most successful way to lose weight. It is critical for you to realize that this weight did not […]
1. I’m Afraid to Lose Weight Because of the Skin
Hi, I’m Dr. Jeffrey Williams, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Durango, Colorado. In my practice, I’ve consulted with countless patients who have simply struck out in their attempts to lose weight. Many folks come to me as their “last resort” to try to take off weight with surgery such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, thigh lift, […]
