What Happens if You Gain Weight After a Body Lift?

After putting in the effort to lose a significant amount of weight, the last thing you want is to feel unsure about how your body lift surgery results will hold up. Many people wonder how weight changes later in life might affect those improvements.

In Mullica Hill, New Jersey, American Surgical Arts is home to board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Sean Bidic and Dr. Vinay Gundlapalli. They’ll guide you through the process so you know what to expect.

How a Body Lift Works

It’s common to have loose skin that doesn’t shrink back after you’ve lost a lot of weight. 

A body lift helps by removing the extra skin and reshaping the tissue underneath. It’s how we smooth out areas like the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and flanks. 

While the surgery changes how your body looks, it isn’t meant to be a form of additional weight loss. It does, however, showcase the results of the hard work you’ve already done.

What if You Gain Weight Again After Your Surgery?

Any major weight changes after a body lift can influence your results in a few ways. Small shifts on the scale are common and typically do not alter your appearance. 

But gaining a larger amount of weight can stretch the skin and tissue again, which may lessen the improvement you originally saw from surgery. 

It’s also important to remember that all bodies store fat differently. Genetics, hormones, and lifestyle all play a role in where your new weight shows up.

If you tended to carry weight in your midsection before surgery, for example, that pattern is likely to continue in the future.

How to Preserve Your Surgery Results

The best way to protect your new shape after surgery is to keep your weight as steady as possible. Most patients find that healthy habits like balanced eating, regular activity, and staying consistent with aftercare make a big difference. 

Follow-up visits with your surgeon are just as important, since they give us the chance to monitor your progress and catch any changes early.

Get Professional Care in Mullica Hill

Your results are an investment in yourself, and of course, you want them to last. At American Surgical Arts, Dr. Bidic and Dr. Gundlapalli will walk you through what to expect and how to preserve the outcome of your body lift. To learn more, call 856-362-8898 to schedule a consultation in Mullica Hill, NJ.