Bariatric surgery procedures, including gastric bypass surgery, LAP-BAND surgery, and gastroplasty, can help you lose a significant amount of weight in a very short period of time, but extreme weight loss often results in skin loose and flaccid.

Many bariatric surgeons encourage patients to undergo plastic surgery or skin tightening treatments after weight loss is complete. If you’ve had weight loss surgery, consider some of these treatments that can help you achieve a more attractive silhouette:

Thermage treatments after bariatric surgery

Thermage is one of the most advanced procedures available and may be suitable for bariatric surgery patients who want to tighten and tone the skin around the waist, hips, thighs, stomach, and neck after extreme weight loss. The Thermage device emits waves of energy deep into the dermal layer to cause contraction and also triggers collagen production. A single procedure can produce some results, but a set of two or three procedures spaced over a few weeks and months can help achieve more dramatic results.

Titan Skin Tightening Treatments After Bariatric Surgery

Titan skin tightening procedures work by emitting high-powered thermal energy deep within the skin’s surface to create a contraction. Titan procedures are often used to tighten the skin around the jawline, waist, and upper stomach and can provide results after just one session. Results with Titan procedures are progressive, so bariatric patients may need to wait a few weeks to see noticeable results.

VelaShape treatments after bariatric surgery

VelaShape is a popular skin tightening and toning procedure that works with infrared thermal energy. The procedure helps tighten and tone the skin around the waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks to create a smooth, contoured appearance. A series of four to eight treatments may be necessary to achieve noticeable results, but this is one of the most affordable skin tightening treatments available.

Endermology after bariatric surgery

Another non-invasive treatment option after bariatric surgery is endermology. Endermologie works like a deep heat massage to strengthen and tone skin, reduce the appearance of lumps and cellulite, and can be effective for tightening skin after weight-loss surgery. A series of eight to ten endermologie sessions is usually required to achieve noticeable results.

Radiofrequency skin tightening procedures after bariatric surgery

Radiofrequency skin tightening procedures are best suited for correcting skin laxity due to the aging process, but can also be effective for patients who want to improve the appearance of the skin around the jawline and neck area after losing weight.

Radiofrequency skin tightening procedures work by emitting high-frequency waves deep into the epidermis to trigger collagen production. The procedure can help tighten loose skin and also smooth lines and wrinkles around the jawline.