In this special episode of the Le Sage Clinic Podcast, Dr. Iman Ashqar hosts Dr. Abdulaziz Asiry, Consultant in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery at the National Guard Hospital, to discuss a crucial phase in the weight loss journey: plastic and reconstructive surgery after obesity.
🎙️ Key Topics Covered:
- Complementary Journey: The episode highlights that plastic and reconstructive surgery is an essential and complementary part of obesity treatment, significantly impacting mental health, self-confidence, and overall lifestyle.
- Skin Laxity Issue: Severe skin sagging after significant weight loss (typically 30–50 kg or more) cannot be treated with exercise or non-surgical methods. Surgery is the only effective solution.
- Complications of Sagging: The impact of excess skin on daily life is discussed — from difficulty choosing clothes to chronic skin irritation and psychological distress.
- Types of Procedures: A detailed overview of the most common surgeries is presented, starting with the Body Lift, which includes tummy tuck, back lift, waist contouring, and buttock lift — along with arm, thigh, and breast lifts.
- Best Timing for Surgery: It is advised to wait 18 to 24 months after bariatric surgery to ensure weight stability and improvement in overall health (iron levels, vitamins, blood sugar, blood pressure) before considering reconstructive procedures.
- Breast/Abdominal Surgery & Pregnancy: Answers to common questions from married and unmarried women regarding the effect of breast and abdominal surgeries on future pregnancy and delivery.
Dr. Abdulaziz Asiry emphasizes that the goal of these procedures is to achieve the best balance between aesthetics, health, and fitness — and that they require careful planning, good medical preparation, and financial readiness.
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Have you experienced major weight loss and have questions about post-bariatric plastic surgery?
