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After weight-loss surgery, the skin that was previously stretched out due to excess weight will often not be able to tighten on its own. Many patients are left with loose or sagging skin, which can be corrected through plastic surgery, or body contouring.
Dr. Elliot Jacobs, member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plas...
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 A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a common procedure among weight-loss surgery patients who have excess skin underneath the upper arms. According to plastic surgeon Jenni... |
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WLS patients may soon have more options for dealing with excess skin after weight loss.
"Body contouring surgery has evolved rapidly in recent years,” says Dr. Alexander... |
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In an attempt to offset the nearly $1 trillion price tag of healthcare reform, Congress is considering a proposal to tax cosmetic procedures such as breast implants, tummy t... |
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 Massive weight loss can result in excess skin and pockets of fat, especially in older patients whose skin has lost much of its elasticity. Some of the common body contouring ... |
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