Sculpting After Weight Loss & Pregnancy Solutions
Stubborn fat and loose skin often remain long after the hard work of weight loss or pregnancy. I specialize in surgical and non-surgical procedures to help you achieve a natural, toned look that reflects your efforts.
Sagging skin on the upper arms, often called "bat wings," is a common concern. An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a procedure I perform to remove this loose skin and fat. The result is a smoother, more toned arm contour that complements your natural body shape, as you can see in this before and after.
A defined jawline and smooth neck can dramatically change your profile. For this patient, a neck lift procedure removed the excess skin and fat under the chin. The result is a sharper, more youthful contour that looks completely natural.
Pregnancy-induced stretch marks are caused by hormonal changes and the skin stretching. While prevention with certain creams and massage helps, we can also treat existing marks post-pregnancy with options like topical retinoids and non-ablative fractional lasers to reduce their appearance.
This video provides a glimpse into the tummy tuck procedure. The goal is to remove the apron of loose skin that often hangs over the abdomen after weight loss or childbirth, creating a flatter and tighter stomach.
This shows a combination procedure of back laser liposuction and a tummy tuck. By targeting both the back and abdomen, we can achieve a more comprehensive 360-degree transformation, enhancing the body's overall contour and proportions.
About Sculpting After Weight Loss & Pregnancy
Most people do not realize that a tummy tuck is not just about skin removal, it is about repairing the muscle separation, known as diastasis recti, often caused by pregnancy. I focus on internal core tightening, not just external trimming, so your results feel functional and firm, rather than just flat.
When you have worked hard to lose weight or have gone through the life-changing experience of pregnancy, the last thing you want to see in the mirror is skin that won't tighten. It is frustrating to do everything right in the gym and still see that stubborn pocket of fat or hanging skin.
I often compare the skin on the abdomen after pregnancy to a mattress with a crumpled bed sheet. No matter how much you pull the sheet, if the mattress underneath has lost its shape, the sheet will never look smooth. This is where abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, comes in. I focus on repairing the separated abdominal muscles, not just cutting away skin. By tightening the core, we restore the natural structure, which makes the skin sit better.
For arms, we often deal with excess loose skin that exercise cannot fix. A brachioplasty, or arm lift, can remove that excess, giving you back a contour that actually fits your frame. We also use energy-based devices like laser or VASER to help with skin retraction, which means better results with less recovery time.
My goal is never to change who you are. It is to help you feel like your pre-pregnancy or pre-weight-loss self again. We will walk through the recovery timeline, the scars, and the realistic expectations together during a consultation. There is no sales pressure here, just a direct conversation about what is medically safe and aesthetically right for your body.
The Hair and Shape Clinic
I'm Dr. Umang Kothari, and I believe you deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin. My team at The Hair and Shape Clinic in Malad doesn't do sales talk, just honest advice about what will actually work for your body. Let's talk about the change you want to see.
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