BODY CONTOURING AFTER MAJOR WEIGHT LOSS
Major weight loss can be a significant achievement, but it may leave excess or loose skin in different areas of the body.
Body-contouring surgery can help remove excess skin and reshape areas affected by major weight loss. Treatment is individually planned according to your anatomy, weight-loss history, health and goals.
How Did You Lose the Weight?
Major weight loss can occur through different methods, including:
• Gastric sleeve
• Gastric bypass
• Other bariatric surgery
• Weight-loss medications such as Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)
• Diet and exercise
• A combination of methods
Regardless of how the weight was lost, the pattern and amount of excess skin varies from person to person.
AREAS THAT MAY BE TREATED
Body contouring after major weight loss may address excess skin and changes in body shape affecting:
• Face & neck
• Breasts
• Arms
• Abdomen
• Lower body / 360°
• Thighs
• Back & flanks
Depending on the individual case, procedures may include facelift and neck lift, breast lift, arm lift, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, lower body lift, 360° body lift, thigh lift, back and flank contouring, or combinations of procedures.
DO I NEED TO REACH MY FINAL WEIGHT?
Ideally, patients should be close to their desired weight and have a stable weight for at least 3 months before undergoing major body-contouring surgery.
Important considerations include:
• Whether further significant weight loss is planned
• How long your weight has been stable
• Nutritional status
• General health
• The areas causing the greatest concern
In selected cases, Dr. Ashraf may consider treating a particularly problematic area before the patient’s ultimate weight has been reached, with further procedures considered later if appropriate.
CAN SEVERAL AREAS BE TREATED TOGETHER?
Some patients may be suitable for combined procedures, while others may benefit from staged body-contouring surgery.
The decision depends on the patient’s individual anatomy, the amount of excess skin, the procedures required, overall health and safety considerations.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR BODY CONTOURING?
Suitability depends on your individual circumstances, including:
• Weight-loss history
• Current and stable weight
• Overall health
• Nutritional status
• Previous surgery
• Current medications
• Smoking status
• Areas of excess skin
• Future weight-loss plans
An individual medical assessment is required before treatment can be recommended.
BODY CONTOURING FOR INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
Patients travelling to Cairo can begin the process before travelling.
The process may include:
• Initial online medical assessment
• Review of medical history and photographs
• Online consultation
• International Patient liaison providing assistance with packing list, accommodation and transportation
• In-person examination in Cairo
• Preoperative investigations in situ (EKG, ECG, blood work)
• Surgery and hospital care
• Special nurse assistance during hospital admission and surgery (overnight stay at extra fee)
• Special nurse visits at hotel/accommodation at extra fee
• Recovery in Cairo
• Follow-up after returning home weekly/bi-weekly for 6 months or as needed
For detailed information about body contouring after massive weight loss, please read our Patient Information Leaflet “Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss” at this link
Our leaflet explains the different procedures in detail, including surgical planning, scar placement, recovery and staging of procedures.