Recovery from Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss - El Paso
Many plastic surgeons do not perform body lift surgery in one operation, but Dr. Ozan Sozer’s advanced techniques allow him to perform a full body lift at one time safely and with exceptional results. Dr. Sozer realizes the importance of a complete body transformation and has seen firsthand the way patients’ lives are changed by plastic surgery after weight loss. The post-bariatric reconstruction procedure at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery is designed to minimize downtime so patients can begin enjoying their new bodies and new lives as quickly as possible.
Hospital Safety
Dr. Sozer performs body lift and post-bariatric reconstruction procedures in a fully equipped El Paso hospital rather than an outpatient surgery center. Because plastic surgery after weight loss is typically extensive, the El Paso Cosmetic Surgery surgical center is not used for patients who undergo post-bariatric plastic surgery.
Recovery Acceleration
Two weeks prior to circumferential body lift surgery, patients are asked to donate two units of blood to aid their recovery following the procedure. The blood, which is returned to the patients after surgery, helps to accelerate the recovery process. The reason for the blood transfer is not to compensate for the loss of blood during surgery but for the blood vessels that are lost along with the removed tissue. During plastic surgery after weight loss, our El Paso practice typically removes a large amount of excess tissue. As a result, the patient loses all the blood that is contained in this tissue. Replacing that blood speeds the healing process by providing sufficient blood to carry oxygen and other essential healing agents to the surgical site. Dr. Sozer takes every step necessary to ensure that the treatment proceeds smoothly from start to finish, enhancing results while minimizing the length and discomfort of the recovery period.
After Recovery
Approximately three weeks to one month after surgery, body lift patients are able to return to many everyday activities with a renewed sense of enjoyment and confidence. Unlike patients who undergo body lift surgery in stages spread out over months or years, Dr. Sozer’s patients can return to work knowing that the entire body contouring process is complete. Complications such as minor delayed wound healing sometimes occur, but generally do not prolong the recovery period. Follow-up care for post-bariatric reconstruction patients is important at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery. Our office makes it a priority to care for our recovering patients and supply them with all the information they need for a smooth transition into their new, active lives.
Consult with Our Post-Bariatric Reconstruction Doctor at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery
Contact Dr. Sozer today for more information about the amazing transformations post-bariatric reconstruction can achieve. With plastic surgery after weight loss, patients at our El Paso practice can enjoy an improved body contour as well as enhanced confidence.
For more information on plastic surgery after weight loss, schedule a post-bariatric reconstruction consultation at our El Paso practice today.
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El Paso Cosmetic Surgery
1600 Medical Center Drive
Suite 400
El Paso, Texas 79902
Ph. 915·351·1116
Fax. 915·351·8790
We have an association with Camino Real Hotel. The hotel offers special rates to our patients coming to El Paso for cosmetic surgery. Visit their website at www.caminoreal.com.
We also offer post-op care arrangements in your private setting along with your travel accommodations.
I have always been concerned with my health and the way I look. I exercise and eat healthy, but most of the times that is not enough, especially after having babies. I thought about having something done to improve the way I look, but I guess I was a little scared, until I met Dr. Sozer. I felt very confident about the way he explained everything to me, his knowledge, and care. I am fascinated with the results and if I decide to have something else done, I'll definitely go back to Dr. Sozer. I will certainly recommend him.
- M.R.