Body Contouring After Weight Loss

You’ve done the hardest part– you’ve lost a substantial amount of weight. Now, you’re eating well and exercising to maintain your healthier look. But if you’re like others who have lost 50 to 100 pounds or more in a short period of time, your skin may not conform to your new shape.

You may be a candidate for body contouring after weight loss if you have:

  • Loose, hanging folds of skin
  • Skin irritation or rash
  • Hygiene problems
  • Trouble getting clothes to fit well
  • Difficulty exercising and performing daily activities
  • Back pain
  • Hernia
  • Poor self-image

Our plastic surgeons have years of experience in body contouring after weight loss procedures, refining traditional techniques to achieve dramatic results.

Dr. Sherick

Dr. Daniel Sherick

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Daniel Sherick is a board-certified plastic surgeon who excels at creating body transformations that are as unique as his patients. Whether performing breast surgery, tummy tucks, or mommy makeovers, he tailors each procedure to enhance natural beauty and restore confidence. Dr. Sherick’s skillful techniques are designed to rejuvenate and refresh, giving patients a natural, empowered look—never a "cookie-cutter" appearance. His patients appreciate his thoughtful approach, where their individual goals come first, resulting in outcomes that reflect their own beauty and strength rather than a Hollywood ideal.

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Dr. Strong

Dr. Amy Strong, MD, PhD

Board-Eligible Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Amy Strong is a board-eligible plastic surgeon who takes a personalized, empathetic approach to enhancing natural beauty. As a woman, she deeply understands the unique desires of her patients, especially when it comes to creating harmonious, natural results that reflect their authentic selves. Dr. Strong fosters strong, trusting relationships with her patients, ensuring their goals are heard and respected. By focusing on open communication and collaboration, she creates a supportive environment that empowers patients throughout their transformative journey.

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Our Unique Approach

Just as no two people lose weight in the same way, our approach to body contouring is as individual as you are. Achieving optimum results often requires us to address the contour of your entire body, not just an isolated problem area.

We will determine the most appropriate procedures for you through an extensive, confidential consultation. Together, we will choose body and facial techniques to tighten your skin and smooth stubborn areas such as the abdomen, chest, thighs, buttocks, arms and neck.

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Our state-of-the-art on-site surgical facility in Ann Arbor is accredited by Quad A (formerly AAAASF) for its exceptional safety standards. Equipped with advanced technology and experienced providers you can trust, we offer our plastic surgery patients exceptional privacy, comfort, and convenience.

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Meet Our Surgeons

As Ann Arbor’s trusted destination for plastic surgery, we specialize in advanced cosmetic procedures designed to enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence. Our experienced surgeons use innovative techniques to provide personalized care and achieve exceptional results. With a focus on safety and compassion, we strive to create an experience that helps you feel empowered and assured in your aesthetic journey.

Body Contouring

Most weight loss patients require a body lift to restore the body’s shape, skin appearance, and skin tone. No other method of body contouring is more effective in restoring shape and tone than a body lift. Other body contouring procedures can be performed separately or within the same surgical session as a body lift.

Your unique treatment plan may involve a combination of procedures for the upper body, lower body, and face.

Options include:

Depending on the areas involved, your surgeon may recommend a staged approach that involves multiple surgeries performed several weeks apart.

“After a quick and substantial weight loss, I chose to have body contouring procedures. Asked if I would do it again, my response is: ‘In a heartbeat.’”

Recovery and Healing

Body contouring after weight loss has a typical recovery and healing process, but each person responds to surgery differently. After surgery, you’ll receive care instructions to speed healing and enhance your comfort. Throughout the recovery process, we will follow up to answer any questions you may have and to ensure the best possible outcome.

Learn more about the recovery process following a procedure here.

“After a great deal of research, I decided on a surgeon from Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor. The entire experience exceeded every expectation I had.”

Weight Loss Timeline

What will your body contouring journey look like? Most patients follow this general timeline:

  • 9-12 Months: Follow up with bariatric surgeon or primary care physician and consultation with a plastic surgeon for body contouring
  • 13 Months: Schedule surgery and begin insurance authorization
  • 15-16 Months: First body contouring surgery performed
  • 19+ Months: Second surgery performed (may include cosmetic procedures)

“After a lifetime of struggle, I finally have the body I’ve always wanted.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How soon after weight loss should I schedule body contouring procedures?
A: Typically, you will have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon or primary care physician about one year after bariatric surgery or substantial weight loss. This is also an ideal time to make an appointment for an initial consultation about body contouring.

During your first consultation, we will listen to learn more about your treatment to date and goals for the future. We will explain your options in detail and give you information to take home and consider.

Q: Does insurance cover body contouring?
A: Certain procedures may be covered to correct conditions such as skin irritation and rash, hygiene problems, and back pain.

While we no longer participate with insurance, we do offer a self-pay option to give patients the opportunity to receive insurance benefits for medically necessary procedures. With the self-pay option, patients have their procedure performed in the hospital by our physicians. Patients pay upfront for physician fees and are responsible for initiating the reimbursement request with their insurance company. If you have questions or would like to explore this option, please call us at (734) 712-2323.

Q: Do I need to lose more weight before surgery?
A: Ideally, you should be within 10 to 15 pounds of your target weight before body contouring. Typically, contouring procedures can be scheduled about 1 year after your bariatric surgery and/or weight loss; other procedures can be scheduled 3 to 4 months after your first procedure.

Q: How do I maintain my new look?
A: It is essential to continue your commitment to exercise and proper nutrition. Your body will continue to change and adapt, and you may experience hair loss and changes in your skin such as uneven tone and texture, dryness, and sudden breakouts. Vitamin supplements and nutritional counseling are important, as is a proper skin care regimen.
Our skilled skin care specialists can design a program of at-home and in-office services to treat common skin problems after weight loss and improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.

Your Next Step

At Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, we look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals. Please request your consultation with our easy-to-use online form or call our office at (734) 712-2323 to schedule your visit. Our consultation fee for both virtual and in-person consultations is $125, which is applied to the cost of surgery if you choose to move forward with the procedure.  

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