Body contouring
Body contouring can improve the appearance of loose or sagging skin giving you smoother contours.
After major weight loss surgery your skin and tissues may not have the elasticity needed to conform to your new body size. As a result, areas may appear loose and sag.
It is important to note that before you can undergo body contouring your weight should be stabilised.
- Further weight loss could result in more loose or sagging skin
- Rapid weight gain could cause stress to your skin resulting in scarring or stretch marks
Your consultant will perform a full examination and evaluate your own situation. It is important to have a thorough conversation with your consultant outlining your expectations for the surgery and any issue that might impact your recovery.
What happens during body contouring?
The type of anaesthetic used during your operation will depend on what area is being contoured. Your surgeon could recommend several procedures including:
In some cases liposuction may be used along with this procedure. Be sure and discuss what type of surgery you are going to have with your consultant.
After body contouring surgery
You will be given advice on how to care for any surgical wounds, on pain relief medication and what activities are restricted when you are discharged from hospital. It is important that you follow your consultant’s recommendation to ensure a successful result.
The results of body contouring are usually visible immediately. However it can take 12-24 months for full results to be visible.
Select a region to find a hospital
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Bournemouth01202 291866
67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Brighton01273 624 488
Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6DX
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Bristol0117 906 4870
3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BN
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Cambridge01223 370 922
4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AF
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Cardiff and Vale02920 836700
The Vale Hospital, Hensol Castle Park, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JX
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Cheltenham01242 246574
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Chester01244 680 444
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QP
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Chichester01243 530600
78 Broyle Road, Chichester, PO19 6WB
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Exeter01392 276 591
Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4UG
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Glasgow0141 334 9441
25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow, G12 0PJ
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Guildford01483 555 800
Stirling Road, Guildford, GU2 7RF
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Haywards Heath01444 456999
Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Hereford01432 355 131
Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DF
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Highgate020 8341 4182
17-19 View Road, Highgate, London, N6 4DJ
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Ipswich01473 279100
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Leeds0113 3227251
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, LS1 3EB
CQCOverall ratingOutstanding -
Leicester0116 276 9401
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HY
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Newcastle upon Tyne01912 816 131
Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1JP
CQCOverall ratingGood -
North Staffordshire01782 432227
Clayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4DB
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Oxford01865 307777
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RP
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Parkside020 8971 8000
53 Parkside, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5NX
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Plymouth01752 775 861
Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BG
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Shrewsbury01743 282500
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DP
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Taunton01823 286 991
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, TA2 6AN
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Tees01642 360 100
Junction Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PX
CQCOverall ratingGood -
The Holly020 8505 3311
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5HX
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Tunbridge Wells01892 531 111
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Warwickshire01926 427971
The Chase, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RW
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Woking01483 227800
Shores Road, Woking, GU21 4BY
CQCOverall ratingGood -
Wolverhampton0300 1311406
Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LE
CQCOverall ratingGood -
York01904 233225
Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
CQCOverall ratingGood
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