Individuals who have opted for bariatric surgery in order to lose a lot of weight have made a major life decision to look and feel their best. However, what many patients do not realize is that once major weight loss has been accomplished excess skin will be left behind. For people who have experienced a loss of fifty or hundred pounds or more, this excess skin can take the form of unsightly flaps around the legs, arms, and chest and torso. Getting rid of these excess flaps of stretched skin is the major aim for cosmetic body contouring procedures.

Liposuction is a great way to drop those last few stubborn pounds that exercise will just not take off. Because this is a big decision, you should know what to expect from the procedure and from your doctor. Here is the skinny on one of the Top Five cosmetic procedures in the nation:

Everyone is losing weight these days. It’s no secret that shedding a few extra pounds is a great way to be healthy and look great. However, a lot of people are going to extremes to lose an amazing amount of weight. Laparoscopic bands and stomach stapling are popular procedures for rapid weight loss. Some people lose fifty or a hundred pounds (or more!) at a clip. However, rapid weight loss does have its drawbacks.

Put simply, contouring is sculpting the body shape to maximize symmetry and beauty by toning the underlying muscle and tissue. Body contouring affects all parts of the body and includes an entire spectrum of procedures including buttock augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, arm lifts, and abdominoplasty. For all the choices, which one of these might be best for you? Of course, the answer depends on the patient and his or her specific goals. Sometimes, multiple procedures performed simultaneously may be appropriate, such as a “Mommy Makeover.” Selecting the right procedure or procedures begins with what you want to accomplish. Ideal candidates begin with the end in mind, which are specific goals as to what kind of changes they want to their forms.

Facelifts. Liposuction. Dermabrasion. These are the keys to beauty and the near exclusive domain of the fairer goddesses and celebrities. No more. According to statistics released in March 2011 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, (www.plasticsurgery.org) more men are choosing the benefits of cosmetic surgery. In fact, while cosmetic surgery increased only 2% overall last year the largest gains were realized by more men getting body work done. While minimally invasive procedures such as injected fillers are popular, inexpensive, and have same-day recovery; they do not offer the same advantages of more traditional cosmetic procedures.

FAQ's about Orange County Awake Facelift

The Awake Lift is Dr. Sadati’s newest procedure. The procedure is performed by Dr. Kevin Sadati, board certified facial plastic surgeon quickly and involves a shorter recovery period than traditional facelift surgery. The mini facelift focuses on specific areas of the face, such as the neck and sagging jowls.

Using smaller incisions and often taking advantage of new facelift technology, Dr. Sadati lifts, repositions, and removes facial tissue to achieve optimal results. Once factors contributing to unwanted sagging and drooping have been eliminated, the surgeon carefully repositions the skin using small sutures. The procedure is done in about an hour in our certified Surgical Center and you will go home the same day.

Tummy Tuck in California
When it comes to improving your appearance through plastic surgery, there's no such thing as "one size fits all" at the Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Kevin Sadati is offering his California abdominoplasty patients 3 variations of the procedure: standard, mini, and modified. By customizing each option he is able to correct a variety of concerns and restore a more youthful abdominal appearance.
"I have quite a diversity of people who visit me for tummy tuck plastic surgery in Orange County – women and men of all ages who want to reshape their abdomen after weight loss, pregnancy, or simply because of the aging process," explains Dr. Sadati. "Because people's bodies are so unique, I offer customized abdominoplasty procedures to provide optimal results." 
The most common technique is the standard abdominoplasty. This comprehensive surgical option involves a low incision that runs from hip to hip just above the pubic bone and another incision around the belly button. Abdominal muscles that were stretched and separated during pregnancy or weight gain are repaired as well. A surgical drain is often necessary initially to avoid fluid build-up. Most people require 3 to 4 weeks of recovery before returning to work. While it's serious surgery, a tummy tuck is often the only way to an attractive abdomen.

Tummy tuck after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Extreme weight loss can leave behind loose skin and pockets of fat that prompt many post-bariatric patients to seek cosmetic surgery. Dr. Sadati of Newport Beach California say that more post-bariatric patients considering abdominoplasty in Southern California are taking the time to research their options in order to find surgeons with skill and experience performing post-bariatric body contouring.

"Today, more post-bariatric patients understand that choosing a skilled surgeon for their Orange County tummy tucks or body lift procedures can make a critical difference in their results," says Dr. Sadati. "These patients often have specific problem areas such as excess skin that need to be addressed during the procedure in order to create good results, and more post-bariatric patients are looking for surgeons with specialized experience in plastic surgery after weight loss."

This 40-year old patient from Orange County was interested in a tummy tuck. She desired a flatter stomach. Cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach California suggested an Abdominoplasty. The patient had a fast and easy recovery. She is now 2-months post operative and is very pleased with her results.

*Individual results may vary.

This 38-year old tummy tuck patient from Southern California had liposuction by other surgeon resulted in loose abdominal skin. She and her husband wanted to get rid of loose skin with firmer belly. She did Google search online and found Dr. Sadati on his website. After consultation, she felt comfortable with Dr. Sadati. He performed an abdominoplasty surgery to achieve her desired look. In this before and after picture, she is 3-months post-op. Both she and her husband are happy with the results.

*Individual results may vary.