Risks Associated with Body Contouring Surgeries

Описание: Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss: Understanding Risks & Considerations

Dr Raymond Goh, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and director at Valley Plastic Surgery, explains the risks associated with body contouring procedures.

Considering body contouring surgery after significant weight loss?
This essential educational video discusses important risk factors and considerations for post-bariatric body contouring procedures to help you make informed decisions about your surgical journey.

Understanding Post-Weight Loss Body Contouring Risks:
Body contouring after massive weight loss involves unique considerations that differ from standard cosmetic procedures. Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery may experience altered nutrition absorption, which can affect protein levels and healing capacity. Our comprehensive approach includes thorough pre-surgical optimisation to ensure the best possible healing environment.

Key Risk Factors Explained:
This video covers several important considerations including seroma formation - fluid collection that can occur after extensive tissue removal during procedures like circumferential lipectomies and abdominoplasty. Whilst seromas require monitoring, they are typically managed through regular aspiration procedures and may resolve over time.

Wound healing represents another crucial factor, particularly for post-bariatric patients whose nutritional status may impact recovery. Our team provides detailed guidance on optimising healing conditions before and after surgery.

Scarring and Recovery Expectations:
All body contouring procedures result in surgical scars. Most patients experience normal scar maturation over 12-18 months, with scars typically fading significantly during this period. Whilst some individuals may be genetically predisposed to hypertrophic or keloid scarring, this remains uncommon. The surgical approach involves balancing improved body contour with inevitable scarring - a trade-off most patients find acceptable.

Your Personal Journey:
Located in the heart of Brisbane and serving patients throughout Queensland and Northern NSW, Valley Plastic Surgery are one of Queensland's longest-running plastic surgery practices, bringing together 7 specialist plastic surgeons, 2 skin specialists and a team of dedicated nurses with over 200 years of collective experience in life-stage body contouring procedures - where patient care, education, and hospital-grade safety converge.

We believe in taking an educational partnership approach, beginning with the pre-consultation preparation, right through to the post-consultation review. Every step of the way our team provides comprehensive care extending beyond surgery to lifestyle integration.

Note: Individual results will vary according to several factors, including genetics, age, diet & exercise. All surgeries carry risk & require an appropriate recovery period & aftercare regime which may include wearing compression garments or modifying your lifestyle post-operatively. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. More information about these risks and aftercare can be easily found on our website here: