Obesity is on the rise. So is the number of people trying to get rid of the excess weight and fat. Most do it by diet and exercise and some resort to bariatric surgery (gastric banding, gastric bypass etc).

Diet, exercise and change in life style are the most important means to reduce weight and maintain the results. Morbidly obese (BMI 40 or more) may have to resort to bariatric surgery.

Unfortunately, a large amount of weight is lost over a relatively short period of time. This can result in loose skin all over. Added to this will be sagging breasts, butts, arms, thighs and a prematurely aged look on the face. Cosmetic surgery can correct all these by tucks and lifts of the concerned areas. Body contouring after massive weight loss is a specialized field in cosmetic surgery requiring a great deal of experience designing the surgery itself.

While breast augmentation will enlarge the breasts, it will not alter basic defects in breast shape or form. Major asymmetries may be improved, but will not be completely corrected. A slight difference in the size or shape of the two breasts is considered normal and should not be a cause for concern. If breast size or nipple position asymmetries are severe then additional procedures to further improve symmetry may be necessary. Long experience with this operation has demonstrated it to have highly satisfactory results for the majority of patients who are considered suitable candidates for the surgery.