Excess skin after massive weight loss surgery
We hear about their stories on a regular basis – famous men and women having successful weight-loss surgeries. We have Star Jones, Randy Jackson, and Sharon Osbourne to name a few. They look so happy and contented with the results of the weight loss surgery. However, behind those smiles lies something that most (if not all) weight loss surgery patients worry about. You got it! Excess skin, stretch beyond its capacity to snap back, hanging like a deflated balloon.
This is primarily the dilemma faced by those who undergo this type of surgery. When large amounts of fat is extracted from the body, the skin holding the fat tissues begin to sag and hang and this could look pretty ugly.
According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of post-weight-loss surgeries such as thigh lifts and upper-arm lifts each increased six percent in 2006 compared with the stats in 2005. This means that those who underwent weight loss surgery need to have a body contouring surgery such as tummy tuck or liposuction in order to remove unsightly excess skin.
Star Jones, former host of The View, revealed his post-surgery body-contouring procedure when it was reported that she needed a blood transfusion. Normally, celebrities undergoing certain operations are rarely publicized. However, Star Jones made a difference by admitting that she indeed went through surgery in order to improve her appearance.
Patients who might be interested in weight loss surgery should make sure whether their insurance companies cover the cost of the operation. A total body lift can cost $60,000 and this is quite a big amount for those who belong to the middle class.
Still, even though weight loss surgery is kind of expensive, plastic surgeons consider body-contouring procedure a necessary step in order to complete the weight-loss process.

