Little Rock, AR: (501) 575-0088
Wright Plastic Surgery: Dr. Eric Wright
1811 Rahling Rd, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 575-0088
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Losing significant weight—whether through lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery, or semaglutide weight loss shots—is a noteworthy accomplishment that can lead to a healthier lifestyle. For many people, however, rapid weight loss results in sagging skin on the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, back, and face. Skin removal surgery in Arkansas performed at our Little Rock practice by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Wright tightens skin and helps you feel confident about your appearance.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Plastic surgery after massive weight loss is not a single procedure. Dr. Wright personalizes each procedure to address a patient’s specific concerns after discussing their goals during the consultation. In some cases, he can achieve the desired results in a single operation. If a patient has loose skin in multiple areas, however, Dr. Wright might recommend staging the procedures over several months to ensure safety and proper healing.
Many women and men who want to get rid of excess skin and tighten sagging tissue can benefit from plastic surgery. Weight loss can profoundly impact an individual’s self-esteem, body satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Cosmetic surgery has also been shown to help patients maintain their weight loss goals. One study concluded that people who get plastic surgery after losing significant weight are more likely to keep the weight off than patients who don’t undergo skin removal surgery.
Post weight loss plastic surgery patients should be cleared by their primary care physicians to undergo elective surgery and have maintained a healthy weight for at least 3 to 6 months before having body contouring surgery.
An Arkansas native, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Wright has spent over a decade helping Little Rock women and men look and feel their best with both reconstructive and plastic surgery options.
Meet Dr. Wright
While individual needs vary, Dr. Wright typically performs a combination of the following procedures for people who have lost a considerable amount of weight:
Many of these procedures include liposuction to remove pockets of fat and enhance contours. Patients often also seek a facelift, neck lift, or a breast procedure such as a breast lift or male breast reduction to reshape the upper body after weight loss.
With the popularity of semaglutide weight loss treatments such as Ozempic® and Wegovy® injections, women and men are turning to plastic surgery to put the finishing touches on their slimmer physiques.
If you have lost weight with the use of semaglutide or another GLP-1 receptor agonist and are considering a tummy tuck or other skin tightening procedure, inform Dr. Wright of all current and recent medications, supplements, and over-the-counter meds that you are taking.
The relatively rapid weight loss people experience while using Ozempic or other semaglutide medications isn’t limited to a specific area of the body. Some women and men lose facial fat and volume in the cheeks, temples, and around the eyes—areas where volume makes the face appear more youthful. The term “Ozempic face” describes the loose skin and pronounced wrinkles that develop after weight loss, creating a tired or older appearance.
Recovery varies widely after post weight loss surgery depending on the procedures performed and individual factors. In general, patients can stand and walk around the day of surgery, return to work and nonstrenuous activity within 2 to 4 weeks, and resume regular activity in about 6 to 8 weeks. Patients will need to wear compression wraps or garments to put pressure on surgical areas and minimize swelling, which can take 3 to 6 months to resolve fully.
While all surgical procedures leave scars, the vast majority of Dr. Wright’s body contouring patients consider this a worthwhile tradeoff for their improved confidence and physical well-being. He takes special care to minimize the number and size of the incisions and place them where the scars will be as inconspicuous as possible.
If you’re visiting Little Rock to see Dr. Wright, our patient care team will help make your trip easy and enjoyable.
Are you ready to complete your journey to health, comfort, and confidence with post weight loss body contouring surgery? Request a consultation to meet with Dr. Eric Wright in Little Rock, AR, or call (501) 575-0088 for an appointment.
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