Phone: 425.285.2112
Fax: 425.803.0218
Kirkland Office
Everett Office

Post-Bariatric Surgery in Seattle

Also serving Bellevue, Kirkland, & Everett

The ever increasing popularity of weight loss surgery, including gastric banding and gastric bypass surgery, has led to a surge in the number of both men and women weight loss patients seeking cosmetic surgery aimed at removing excess skin and fat, as well as tightening of sagging neck and facial tissues. At the plastic surgery offices of Dr. David Pratt in the greater Seattle, WA area, we see patients on a weekly basis who have undergone massive weight loss and are ready to start a new chapter in their lives by improving their appearance with cosmetic surgery.

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What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring is the final phase of your weight loss journey. It gives you a smoother, more pleasing body contour by removing excess skin and tissue.

If you have lost a large amount of weight, congratulations! Typically after weight loss, the skin loses much of its elasticity making it difficult to shrink down to the new body contours. If you have loose, hanging skin, droopy breasts, or sagging facial and neck tissues, you may be a candidate for body contouring surgery.

Good candidates for Body Contouring

Overall, you are a good candidate for body contouring if you are:

  • An adult man or woman of any age whose weight is stable
  • A healthy person with no medical conditions to impair healing or increase the common risks of body contouring surgery
  • A non-smoker
  • A positive person with realistic expectations about your surgery’s outcome
  • An individual committed to a healthy lifestyle that includes adequate nutrition and regular exercise

Will my Body Contouring surgery leave scars?

Yes, because any time the skin is incised, a scar results. The placement of the scars for a body contouring surgery will vary with the technique used in your particular case. Dr. Pratt will discuss which technique will suit you best and may advise you to participate in our Scar Reduction Program, depending on your skin type and history of scarring.

The first step in getting a Post-Bariatric surgery Body Contouring procedure in Seattle / Bellevue

Your first step in determining if body contouring is right for you is to visit with Dr. David Pratt for a confidential consultation. Dr. Pratt is a Seattle body contouring specialist and has helped countless Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and Everett post-bariatric surgery patients attain the bodies they have always dreamed of. Before and after photos of his post–bariatric surgery body contouring patients certainly speak for themselves. As a leading cosmetic surgery Seattle specialist, Dr. Pratt will bring a tremendous amount of experience, education, training and – most importantly – genuine compassion to your consultation, putting you at ease in no time. Your consultation is all about you, and it is Dr. Pratt’s goal to ensure you are thoroughly educated about your choices in a non-pressured environment.

During the consultation, be sure to:

  • Share your expectations honestly and openly
  • Fully disclose your health history, any medications you currently take, vitamins and herbal supplements you may be taking, and use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs
  • Discuss your goals and concerns regarding the procedures

Preparing for Post-Bariatric Body Contouring surgery

Prior to your surgery date, you will attend a preoperative appointment with Dr. Pratt, who will again describe the liposuction procedure in detail, explain the risks and limitations, and verify that you understand all aspects of the treatment. Dr. Pratt and his staff will give you specific information regarding:

  • Any diagnostic testing that will be needed prior to your surgery
  • Prescriptions for medications
  • Anesthesia
  • Preoperative and postoperative care
  • Consent forms
  • A list of supplements and medicines to avoid for two weeks before and after surgery including fish oil, Vitamins A and E, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Nuprin and Aspirin to name a few. All of these substances thin the blood and increase the risk of increased bleeding and bruising.
  • If you are a smoker, you will be encouraged to stop smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery. If possible you should not smoke for at least two weeks following surgery.

Your Surgery

Your body contouring surgery will be performed under general anesthesia in Dr. Pratt’s office-based surgical facility or in a hospital outpatient surgicenter. If multiple procedures are performed, an overnight hospital stay may be required. Prior to closure of the incisions, Dr. Pratt makes sure to inject a long acting numbing medicine in order to add to your postoperative comfort. Dr. Pratt and his staff will be fully attentive to your postoperative comfort and safety. As with other cosmetic surgery procedures, you will continue to heal over time, and will be fully healed in about one year.

Will the results of Body Contouring last?

The results can be seen almost immediately, and even more clearly as the swelling subsides. The results are typically long lasting, as long as you maintain a stable weight and good fitness levels. Even as you age and lose some firmness naturally, the results of your body contouring will remain largely intact.

Why should I consider Dr. David Pratt to perform my Body Contouring surgery?

Dr. Pratt has extensive experience in performing a wide spectrum of body contouring procedures on weight-loss patients following their incredible feat of losing massive amounts of weight. Dr. Pratt congratulates these patients on their accomplishment and views body contouring as the crowning touch of their achievement! Dr. Pratt is widely recognized as a world-class, board-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience in performing body contouring surgery and helping Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue tummy tuck and mommy makeover patients achieve their desired results. His dramatic, yet natural-appearing surgical results certainly speak for themselves. Dr. Pratt and his staff are passionate about cosmetic surgery, compassionate, and dedicated to patient education.

Dr. Pratt’s utmost concern is the comfort and safety of each and every patient. Our modern Seattle area offices offer a warm and friendly feeling, as well as the most recent advances and sophisticated technology available today.

I am interested, what do I do next?

Seeking reliable answers to your questions about Body Contouring surgery? Schedule your body contouring consultation with Dr. David Pratt to find out if you are a candidate for one or more of these procedures. Dr. Pratt’s office serves the greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland and Tacoma, with office hours that suit your busy lifestyle. Go ahead and live your dreams!

425.285.2112

10413 NE 37th Circle, Kirkland, WA 98033

4005 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

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