Slimming Down Your Figure With Body Contouring After Gastric Bypass
Generally, body contouring is done via a series of surgeries to get the body back into tip-top form.
It is generally preceded by a successful gastric bypass surgery, with the body contouring then ridding the body of the excess sagging skin that often appears after bariatric surgery.
Patients need to realize that even with surgery, the pounds do not start to come off as rapidly as generally assumed.
It generally takes a year to one and a half years for the results to be complete, but that i may be just the beginning of the process.
The result of the gastric bypass surgery is a healthier weight displayed on the scale, but unfortunately patients are often saddled with a body of saggy skin after the weight loss and the need for more surgery to correct the problem.
Being aware of this, plus having a surgeon that explains the procedure and shows pictures of before and after shots, will give you the best idea of the consequences of such dramatic weight loss.
After your weight has stabilized for 12 to 18 months, it makes perfect sense to perform body contouring in small steps for a variety of reasons.
The body has already been through so much that taking it slow is often the best way to go.
To do all the plastic surgery adjustments in one surgery is a great strain on an already weakened body, and it could be more difficult than it looks on those Extreme Makeover-Type of Reality TV shows.
Patience will pay off in the end.
A positive attitude is a great way to have a successful surgery.
Going in with expectations that are reasonable will help you in the long run.
Wanting to look a certain way and waking up not quite there yet can be quite devastating, so knowing what to expect from your surgeon can help prepare you for moments of discouragement.
Patient to patient conversations are one of the best ways to get information about the surgery process.
Internet websites are a great tool for this type of interaction and can prepare you for what to look forward to with body contouring after gastric bypass.
Research is the key to success and every story is different and unique to the patient, so keep your eyes on the prize - a whole new you!