After Weight Loss Surgery in Louisville, KY
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Contact UsWhat is After Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss is a significant accomplishment that should be celebrated and shown off. However, sometimes after losing an extensive amount of weight, your skin can become saggy and loose throughout your body. Dr. Nana Mizuguchi, our board-certified plastic surgeon, wants to help you look and feel your best. He offers post-weight loss procedures to help tighten your skin, contour your body, and remove any leftover, stubborn fat. These body contouring procedures after weight loss can be done in stages or at one time, depending on your health and cosmetic needs. We can offer breast enhancement procedures, tummy tucks, arm lifts, Brazilian butt lifts, liposuction, and more, which can all be decided on during your consultation at Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery in Louisville, KY.
What are the benefits of after weight loss surgery?
After losing significant amounts of weight, you may struggle to feel "at home" in your own body. Dr. Mizuguchi offers a helpful surgery to make you excited about your personal progress, which yields some amazing benefits like:
- Tightening and lifting loose skin after weight loss
- Cutting down irritation and chafing from folds
- Ability to tackle multiple body areas at once
- Balance and restore your body after significant change
Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery Reviews
This is the best place to go hands down! The Doctor and Staff always went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and happy. I even get text and calls from their Nurce's before surgery just to check in to see if I had questions and post op to see how I am. Thank you thank you so much! I really look forward to doing more here and I'm even more happy about my results =) thanks for making this a fun and smooth process you all are amazing! This is the most skilled plastic surgon around here guaranteed I wouldent evem consider anyone else.
I cannot say enough about my incredible experience with Dr. Nana Mizuguchi! This is the second time he’s performed a breast augmentation for me, the first one was 16 years ago. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. On top of that, I recently underwent a drainless tummy tuck with Dr. Mizuguchi, and the outcome has been absolutely life-changing.After struggling with very visible scars and a lump on my stomach from previous surgeries, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, Dr. Mizuguchi gave me a beautifully flat and toned stomach. I never imagined he would be able to fix the lump I had from a colostomy bag, but he did. I never thought I’d feel this confident in my own skin again! The fact that the tummy tuck was drainless made the recovery process much easier and more comfortable than I ever anticipated. I was only off work for a week. As for my breast augmentation, this is the second time Dr. Mizuguchi has worked his magic, and once again, he delivered perfect results. He understood exactly what I was looking for and helped me achieve a look that’s both natural and balanced. His expertise, combined with his personalized approach, made me feel completely at ease throughout both of these surgeries.Dr. Mizuguchi’s attention to detail, compassionate care, and commitment to achieving the best results are truly exceptional. I am so grateful for the time he took to listen to my concerns and customize each procedure to fit my goals. His entire team is also fantastic—supportive, professional, and kind.I highly recommend Dr. Mizuguchi to anyone considering cosmetic surgery as well as aesthetic procedures. I decided to get lip injections during a follow up visit and they are amazing also
Dr mizuguchi and his team are hands down the best! He is amazing! I would not go to anyone else, I trust him 100%. I drive over 2 hrs to see him. His office staff are amazing as well. They are very knowledgeable. If you call the office it does not matter who you talk to they all know what is going on and are able to help you and answer any question you have. They are professional, thorough, and caring. The office is beautiful as well. Dr mizuguchi never disappoints !
Wonderful! Can’t recommend enough. Every member of this team is so pleasant and so sweet! I felt so taken care of from start to finish. They have an excellent, upbeat, happy atmosphere which immediately puts you at ease. Everyone is very knowledgeable, kind and thorough. Such a beautiful clean environment, I honestly could not fault 1 thing about my experience! Thank you all!!!
Decided on 485 cc's under the muscle. I just had my surgery yesterday and so far so good! - I'm 30 years old and I have two kids, I've wanted implants for a long time, after I breastfed my youngest who is now 5 years old, I became very deflated and hated my chest, I was a 36D. I met my surgeon Dr. Mitzuguchi about a month ago and had a virtual consultation where we decided I'd need a lift and I showed him my wish pictures, at my pre op appointment I was able to go in and try on different sizes of implants and we decided on 485 cc's under the muscle, I just had my surgery yesterday and so far so good! I'm very happy with my results so far, and dr. Mitzuguchi and his staff are amazing, very pleasant to work with and very tentative to their patients needs. I'm pretty sore today but it's nothing too bad, I'm on muscle relaxers and pain killers, and I have my first post op visit on Monday!!!
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Should I GEt After WEight Loss Surgery?
Losing more than 100 pounds is an impressive accomplishment, but men and women will see their achievements better with after weight loss surgical contouring procedures. Ideal candidates usually:
- Have medical approval from their weight loss surgeon
- Have sustained their current weight for at least a year
- Have lost close to 100 pounds or more
- Are in good health
- Are able to have general anesthesia for the surgery
- Do not smoke
How is After Weight Loss Surgery Performed?
After massive weight loss surgery is typically considered an invasive treatment. This surgery utilizes general anesthesia and lasts between 3 – 7 hours, depending on the combination of procedures being performed. Usually, a hospital stay is necessary. Fat removal is often integrated during the procedure to remove areas where fat exists, followed by skin removal. After weight loss surgery does have the need for longer incisions than most other cosmetic procedures so varying degrees of scars will be a part of this treatment. During surgery, every effort is made by our team to create incisions as inconspicuously as possible. At the conclusion of the procedure, we will give you thorough scar-healing instructions in order to assure a healthy outcome for your body.
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About UsWhat Results Can I Expect from After Weight Loss Surgery?
When you are released from our care, you will need to schedule enough time to rest at home. Small tubes may be placed near the incisions to help minimize swelling and drainage, and compression garments should be worn to help with swelling. For the average person, it takes about 2 – 4 weeks until they will feel good enough to resume light activities, but considering the complexity of the surgery, it could take longer. Our staff typically finds that most of our patients feel back to normal after around 4 – 6 months. This surgery can be life-changing for many patients with amazing results that are noticeable immediately. Once healed, they generally feel more confident to wear any clothes they want.
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With the time and investment that you have put into your overall weight loss, body contouring is a decision to consider. Dr. Mizuguchi is incredibly experienced in utilizing this procedure to help patients feel more confident about their body. We encourage you to call Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery today and schedule a consultation to learn more about all of our after weight loss surgery options at our Louisville, KY practice.
After Weight Loss Surgery FAQs
Will I have drains for skin removal after weight loss surgery?
In many cases, yes - drains are placed temporarily after skin removal surgery to prevent fluid buildup and support proper healing. These small tubes help reduce swelling and tension on your incisions, allowing the tissues to adhere smoothly. The need for drains depends on the extent of your procedure and your body’s healing response. Dr. Mizuguchi uses advanced techniques to minimize discomfort and will guide you on how to care for your drains and when to expect their removal, typically within the first week or two after surgery.
What areas can I treat with after weight loss surgery?
As you lose weight, loose skin will become more noticeable in some areas more than others. Most patients who are interested in after weight loss surgery want to contour the abdomen, upper thighs, buttocks, breasts, and arms. Our clinic may combine some procedures to address these areas at the same time.
When is the best time to get after weight loss surgery?
Dr. Mizuguchi recommends patients be at or near their goal weight before moving forward with after weight loss surgery. Patients who continue to lose a significant amount of weight after surgery may compromise their final results.
What will be included in my after weight loss surgery?
Typical areas that are corrected in after weight loss surgery are the abdomen, butt, upper thighs, neck, arms, and breasts. During your initial consultation, Dr. Mizuguchi will listen to your concerns and goals before performing an examination. Once this is done, he will suggest what needs to be part of your surgery.
Can I use insurance to pay for my after weight loss surgery?
For the most part, health insurance does not cover the expenses associated with cosmetic surgery. However, coverage does vary and sometimes may apply to weight loss patients where loose skin is deemed a medical problem. If you want to submit a claim to your health insurance, please inform Dr. Mizuguchi during your consultation. He will give you the necessary information and paperwork to submit to your insurance company.
Are there nonsurgical options that will help me eliminate excess fat and skin after losing weight?
There may be nonsurgical and laser procedures that can help diminish pockets of fat and/or tighten skin, but these are recommended for more gradual changes and are not likely to be effective on people who have lost a significant amount of weight. Surgical procedures are the most effective way to address post-weight loss skin and fat removal.