TLKM Plastic Surgery
737 North Michigan Avenue #1500
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 788-2560
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno specialize in skin removal surgery after weight loss at their Chicago, Illinois, practice, offering customized body contouring procedures to help patients complete their transformation. With a deep understanding of the nuances of body contouring after weight loss, they tailor each treatment plan to the individual’s unique goals and needs.
Post-Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno offer various customized procedures to help you contour your body after significant weight loss:
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Addresses excess skin, or “bat wings” on the upper arms
- Butt & Thigh Lift: Removes loose skin on the outer and inner thighs and buttocks to streamline your lower body contours
- Liposuction: Targets remaining “trouble spots” to sculpt and refine your physique
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Targets and removes loose, sagging abdominal skin that stubbornly remains after weight loss; it can be extended around the waist and flanks
- Breast Lift: Reshapes and lifts sagging breasts after weight loss to enhance your silhouette
During your personalized consultation with Dr. Mustoe or Dr. Sinno, they will thoroughly explore your concerns and recommend a customized treatment plan. This typically entails a combination of procedures to help you enjoy your hard-earned physique.
Chicago's
Premier Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno are board-certified plastic surgeons renowned in Chicago and beyond for their unparalleled expertise, refined surgical techniques, and exceptional patient outcomes. Together, they set the gold standard in plastic surgery treatment and care, delivering:
- Safe, best-in-class protocols
- Minimal scarring and bruising
- Customized, natural-looking results
- Faster, more comfortable recovery
- Use of local anesthesia with sedation
- State-of-the-art Facility
Benefits of Surgery After Weight Loss
Although losing weight improves your overall health, your quality of life and self-esteem may still suffer due to excessive loose, sagging skin. Post-bariatric weight loss surgery helps patients achieve various benefits that go beyond aesthetic improvements:
- Improved physical comfort and mobility
- Reduced skin irritation
- Better fitting clothing and a variety of clothing styles
- Refined body proportions and contours
- Enhanced confidence, quality of life, and overall emotional well-being
Many post-weight loss surgery patients also report feeling more motivated to maintain a healthier lifestyle after their procedures.
What Is the Recovery Like?
Recovery from body contouring surgery after weight loss varies based on your specific procedures. While you can expect some downtime, our surgeons’ refined techniques ease and accelerate patient recovery time. Dr. Mustoe or Dr. Sinno will provide detailed post-op instructions; following these protocols closely is essential for safe and optimal healing.
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno understand the transformative impact of surgery after weight loss. They offer their compassion and commitment to helping you attain your aesthetic goals and complete your body transformation.
Dr. Mustoe’s “Quick Recovery” Approach
Unlike many of his plastic surgery peers, Dr. Mustoe favors using local anesthesia with sedation vs. general anesthesia. This innovative approach reduces the risk of blood clots, avoids postoperative “brain fog,” and leads to a faster, more comfortable recovery. Dr. Mustoe has lectured internationally about his groundbreaking use of sedation during plastic surgery, and he has published extensive research on this approach in leading medical journals.
Surgery After Weight Loss FAQ
Does insurance cover body contouring after weight loss?
Depending on your particular insurance and unique physical concerns, insurance may cover all or part of skin removal surgery after weight loss. For example, if excess skin is causing documented medical concerns such as chafing or rashes, your health insurance plan may consider treatment medically necessary. You will need to work with your insurance provider and primary care physician to determine eligibility.
We also offer flexible financing options to make paying for your body contouring more convenient and manageable.
Will I have scars after surgery?
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno use meticulous surgical techniques to minimize scarring after arm lift, butt, lift and other body contouring procedures. While scarring is inevitable in cosmetic surgery, your incision will be placed in an inconspicuous location, such as the armpit, or in areas easily concealed by undergarments or swimwear. Scars typically fade over time until they are barely perceptible.
What are the risks of post-bariatric weight loss surgery?
Any major surgery carries inherent risks. While unlikely, these risks may include bleeding, infection, blood clots, and other complications. It’s essential to entrust your care to experienced, board-certified body contouring surgeons like Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno to maximize the likelihood of safety and success.
What’s Next?
Whether post-bariatric surgery or after pregnancy or other weight loss, body contouring surgery helps you show off your new shape confidently! Request a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons online or call us at (312) 788-2560 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno are eager to help you achieve your body contouring goals.