http://blog.texasbariatric.com Personal stories, advice and news about weight loss surgery Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:33:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en http://blog.texasbariatric.com/weight-loss-news/body-contouring-surgery-option-post-weightloss-procedures http://blog.texasbariatric.com/weight-loss-news/body-contouring-surgery-option-post-weightloss-procedures#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:16:59 +0000 admin http://blog.texasbariatric.com/medical-news/body-contouring-surgery-option-post-weightloss-procedures Bariatric surgical procedures such as gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (lap-band) surgery have been shown to be a highly effective means of losing weight for those suffering from morbid obesity (those with a body mass Index of 40 or higher). However, people that lose weight through these procedures or through diet and exercise are left with large amounts of loose folds of excess skin, which sags and loses elasticity after being stretched for a long time. The skin usually does not shrink back to its former size and shape after significant weight loss; this can cause many health complications, as well as posing a cosmetic issue. Often, the only way to remove excess skin after extensive weight loss is through body contouring plastic surgery. (more…)

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