Body Contouring Plastic Surgery After Gastric Bypass | Las VegasIt is a major accomplishment to lose a substantial amount of weight (100 pounds or more) with gastric bypass surgery or through diet and exercise. It is beneficial to a person’s health, perspective on life, and appearance. 

But many individuals who have accomplished significant weight loss may be left with large amount of loose, heavy folds of skin around the arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, breasts, and face. The skin may sag and lose elasticity as a consequent of being stretched for a long duration of time. 

Following a big weight loss, the skin is typically unable to shrink back to its previous shape and size. Body contouring cosmetic surgery is a safe and effective way to eliminate excess skin and restore a firmer, youthful appearance. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides body contouring to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

 

What areas are treated with body contouring surgery?

The below mentioned body areas are usually addressed through body contouring after significant weight loss. The surgeon will work with the patient to determine the sites that are most bothersome or problematic to the patient.

Abdomen: Abdominoplasty, also called a “tummy tuck,” involves the removal of excess skin and tightening the underlying abdominal muscles. The surgeon will place an incision right above the pubic area from hip to hip, occasionally extending to the back. It may also be necessary to place a vertical incision at times.

Buttocks/Upper Thighs: A belt lipectomy, or body lift, refers to a procedure to eliminate skin as well as lift the buttocks and thighs. This is typically undertaken as a combination of an abdominal procedure. The incision is placed in the belt area in the upper hips and excess skin is eliminated beneath the incision.

Thighs: A medial thigh lift is meant to eliminate excess skin from the upper leg. This procedure involves placing an incision along the inner thigh starting at the groin and going as far as the knee.

Breasts: Various breast procedures are available to patients, including breast lift with or without augmentation (enlargement using implants) and breast reduction. The incisions can be placed vertically down the center of the breast to eliminate excess skin. At times, incisions are made beneath the breast in the shape of an upside-down “T.”

Arms: In this plastic surgery to eliminate excess skin from the arm (brachioplasty), the surgeon will place in incision starting at the armpit and going down to the elbow. At times, this procedure can be performed in combination with a breast procedure.

Face and neck: Eliminating excess skin around the face or neck following weight loss is similar to a traditional facelift, except that more skin is eliminated. Consequently, the incisions must be planned very cautiously. The incision initiates in the front of the ear and curves around the ear before extending into the hairline.

 

Should You Undergo Body Contouring Plastic Surgery After Gastric Bypass?

Ideal candidates for body contouring cosmetic surgery after weight loss through gastric bypass have the following characteristics:

  • Stable weight
  • Good overall health
  • Non-smoker
  • Positive mindset and reasonable expectations from the outcomes
  • Committed to good nutrition, fitness, and an overall healthy lifestyle

In case a woman intends to become pregnant, it’s a salient idea to wait until she has had children prior to undergoing any of these cosmetics surgeries after weight loss. 

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for body contouring.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Body Contouring Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery | Bullhead CityMany individuals who have lost a substantial amount of body weight through bariatric surgery are happy to achieve this major health and fitness milestone. But even after losing a significant amount of weight, they still have loose, heavy folds of skin left as a reminder of their former self.

Body contouring cosmetic surgery can eliminate the extra skin and enhance the tone and shape of the tissue in their thighs, arms, butt, breasts, abdomen, and face. 

There are various types of body contouring procedures to enable these areas to attain a sleeker, firmer shape. These include body lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lifts, buttock augmentation, and arm lift.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides body contouring to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations. 

 

Body Lift

Body lift surgery is a common procedure to enhance the body’s appearance following weight loss surgery. In addition, the outcomes are long-lasting if the patient keeps their weight stable. 

The surgeon places an incision along the abdomen and eliminates excess, loose skin. In addition, the surgeon lifts and tightens the butt, waist, abdomen, arms, thighs, and hips in the same procedure. 

Liposuction is typically undertaken to eliminate fat and enhance body contour. Extreme weight loss can often flatten the buttocks, and the patient may require buttock augmentation. 

Body lift plastic surgery can create a dramatic transformation in the patient’s appearance. The outcomes are permanent, other than the loss of natural tautness that occurs due to aging. 

However, body lifts do have certain associated risks. For instance, scarring will occur. Some individuals continue to have issues with loose skin while others may require a follow-up cosmetic procedure.

The likelihood of the patient developing complications corresponds to their BMI (body mass index). The potential complications of body lifts include infection, bleeding, abnormal scars, tissue death, and development of a seroma (a lump or mass that occurs due to the accumulation of fluid in an organ or tissue).

The surgeon will discuss the risks and advantages of the procedure with the patient prior to the procedure. However, for a majority of people, the outcome is a firmer, more normal physique. 

 

Tummy Tuck

As a part of body lift surgery, people typically undergo a “tummy tuck.” A tummy tuck helps flatten the stomach when diet, exercise, and weight loss have been unable to do the job. An abdominoplasty is not the same as liposuction. But the patient may require liposuction as an element of a tummy tuck. 

In a full tummy tuck, the surgeon makes a substantial cut around the navel that extends from hipbone to hipbone. The surgeon may manipulate tissues, skin, and muscle, and repair weakened abdominal muscles. They may also slightly move the patient’s belly button to conform to their new shape. Sometimes the surgeon may place a second incision to eliminate excess skin in the upper abdomen area. 

The scars will fade to a certain extent over time. The outcome will be a tauter, flatter abdomen that better matches a sleeker body shape. 

 

Breast Lift

In case the patient’s breasts are sagging, a breast lift can help firm, lift, and reshape them. The surgeon will eliminate excess skin and tissue in a breast lift and reposition the nipple higher on her chest. 

Some women may also choose to receive breast implants to enhance their shape. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for body contouring.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Cutera Xeo Laser For Laser Hair Removal | Las Vegas | Bullhead CityLaser hair removal is a proven technique for the permanent elimination of hair on all skin types compared to traditional hair removal methods such as waxing, shaving, and plucking. 

Laser hair removal has become a sought-after procedure over the years as both women and men seek a smoother and impeccable personal appearance. 

The innovative Cutera Xeo laser technology is an advanced procedure for the permanent elimination of hair. This is a safe and predictable treatment that currently ranks among the most popular procedures in the United States. 

Cutera was the leader in the development of a high-powered Nd: YAG laser for hair removal that provided patients with a safe and effective hair removal option, even for darker-complexioned people. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser hair removal treatments to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

 

Cutera Xeo Laser System

The cutting-edge Cutera Xeo laser system has made issues such as painful razor bumps, waxing, and time-consuming shaving a thing of the past for many individuals. It provides patients with long-lasting and superior results with safe, in-office treatment. This innovative laser procedure enables both women and men to enjoy hairless skin for a prolonged duration.  

Cutera Xeo system can eliminate hair in almost any body area, with the exception of the eyelids. The treatment provider can precisely target hairs with this laser. It also involves minimal downtime and discomfort.

 

Ideal Candidates

A solid candidate for Cutera Xeo laser hair removal system is almost any healthy person who is unhappy with the existence of body hair in any part of their body. However, people using specific meds or antibiotics will need to stop the drugs for a particular period before and after the laser procedure.

This procedure may not be suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals who cannot avoid sun exposure for some time, and people with red, blonde, or light-colored hair.

 

How does it work?

The provider will direct the Cutera Xeo laser device over the treatment site. The laser will deliver targeted laser beams of light pulses to the follicle of the unwanted hair. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the light energy as the laser penetrates the skin. 

This burst of energy will destroy the carbon in the hair follicle in a painless way, destroying the hair completely and preventing it from re-growing in that follicle. 

 

Procedure 

This procedure can be undertaken in-office and may involve only one treatment session. Depending on the extent of hair removal, the procedure may take a few minutes to a few hours to complete.

The small hand-held laser device delivers the light beams directly into the hair follicles while the outermost skin layer is cooled simultaneously to prevent harm to the surrounding healthy tissue. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser hair removal treatments.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.