Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Indianapolis Carmel Indiana
Janet K Turkle MD
Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Indianapolis Carmel Indiana
If you are interested in plastic surgery after weight loss from gastric bypass or other means in Indianapolis, Dr. Janet K. Turkle can help. Large volume weight loss, caused by either dieting and exercise or bariatric surgery, often results in loose and severely sagging skin that detracts from one's appearance.
Cosmetic surgical procedures can be performed for a patient whose weight has stabilized and is appropriate for their height and body frame. Plastic surgery after weight loss removes the excess loose and sagging skin and can improve the appearance of various areas of the body, including the face, neck and jowls, abdomen, buttocks, groin, thighs, breasts and upper arms.
Depending upon your situation, your cosmetic surgeon might recommend one or more of the following procedures: facelift, breast lift, tummy tuck, panniculectomy, lower body lift, thigh lift and/or brachioplasty (upper arm lift).
Your recovery and healing time depends upon the procedures performed. The results of cosmetic surgery following massive weight loss are visible almost immediately. However, it may take as long as one or two years for the final results to appear. The results are long lasting as long as you maintain a stable weight and general fitness.
A consultation with your cosmetic surgeon will include a discussion of the procedure, post-operative care and follow-up and surgical risks.
Contact Turkle & Associates to find out if you are a good candidate for plastic surgery after weight loss at our Indianapolis practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) About Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss
- How much does plastic surgery after weight loss in Indianapolis cost?
Because multiple procedures may be involved, we cannot give you a price without a consultation. - Where are the incisions for this surgery?
There may be multiple incisions. After weight loss, cosmetic surgery can include a lower body lift, breast lift, arm lift and thigh lift, depending on your situation. This surgery is sometimes performed in stages. - How long would I be off work after this surgery?
It depends on the situation, but count on at least 7-14 days. - How long before I could exercise or swim after plastic surgery after weight loss?
You can swim in three weeks or when your wounds are completely healed.
You can start walking immediately.
You can begin cardio in two weeks. - How many patients has she done surgery on after gastric bypass or other massive weight loss?
Hundreds
Frequently Asked Questions About Panniculectomy
- How much does a panniculectomy cost?
$3,500-$3,550 surgeon fee - How long would I be off work after a panniculectomy?
Just a few days. - How long before I could exercise or swim after a panniculectomy?
You can swim in three weeks or when your wounds are completely healed.
You can start walking immediately.
You can begin cardio in two weeks. - How many of the panniculectomy surgeries has she done?
Hundreds
