American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Body Lift

Lifts after weight loss: Skin excision surgery after the weight comes off

Lifts after weight loss: Skin excision surgery after the weight comes off

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Monday, March 30, 2026

As spring emerges, so too does the desire to shed layers and show off weight loss results, whether that's a spring break beach trip or a staycation close to home. Yet for some patients, excess skin and loss of elasticity can make them self-conscious about showing off their weight loss.

The basics of the belt lipectomy

The basics of the belt lipectomy

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Many patients are familiar with tried-and-true classics like liposuction and the tummy tuck, yet they may be unfamiliar with belt lipectomy. Also known as a lower body lift, this aesthetic procedure addresses the appearance of the lower body by removing sagging skin and tissue that can result from aging or dramatic weight loss.

Ozempic weight loss is affecting plastic surgery – here's how

Ozempic weight loss is affecting plastic surgery – here's how

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Monday, November 13, 2023

A new trend is taking shape in the offices of many plastic surgeons. Amidst the familiar requests for nips and tucks, there's been an uptick in something quite substantial – patients seeking skin-tightening procedures after experiencing massive weight loss.

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