
Stomach Sculpting After Major Weight Loss: Procedures, Candidacy, Risks & Recovery
Key Takeaways Make sure your weight has been stable for at least 6 to 12 months before considering skin removal or contouring to ensure the best results from surgery and decrease the likelihood of revision surgery. Consider skin quality, health, and attainable beauty goals to decide if panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, body lifts, or non-surgical options are best. Know what to expect from consultation to recovery: preoperative testing, incision patterns, anesthesia options, and home support arrangements. Prepare for recovery with compression garments, limited heavy activity, wound monitoring for complications, and scar care to








