After weight loss, the body doesn’t always respond as well as we would like. And we may find we are left with excess sagging skin and redundant fat, which only can be contoured by a plastic surgeon. If you want to learn why you might opt for plastic surgery after losing weight, check out this […]
Continuing from our last segment, in which Dr. Joseph Francis Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery) gives his expert opinion on choosing a plastic surgeon. In this segment, Dr. Capella discusses the importance of the plastic surgeon ‘s credentials, surgical team, and facility — things we often don’t evaluate when looking for someone qualified to do our body contouring. […]
You’ve lost all the weight, and with body lift surgery, you’ve removed the loose skin and sagging. So, after all the hard work, anxiety and relief, what’s next? Is the journey over? Are you obstacle-free? Well, not quite. You’ve been through a life-altering experience, and with that, your body and mind need time to heal […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 5 “It’s Life-Changing” 13-minutes In video episode 5, Dr. Edward Domanskis and My Bariatric Life discuss “expecting the unexpected” in terms of how your life may be impacted following bariatric plastic surgery. Physical and emotional changes come rapidly. There will be challenges along the […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 4 “What Can be Achieved” 10-minutes In video episode 4, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses what can be achieved through bariatric plastic surgery after weight loss: Improving appearance, mobility, health and emotional well-being. About Dr. Edward Domanskis Dr. Edward Domanskis is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 3 “Costs and Insurance Coverage” 10-minutes In video episode 3, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses if bariatric plastic surgery is cosmetic or a reconstructive procedure that can be covered by insurance, and how much it costs. About Dr. Edward Domanskis Dr. Edward Domanskis is a board-certified plastic […]
Dr. Joseph Francis Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery) has performed more than 10,000 body contouring after weight loss surgical procedures, including my plastic surgery. I interviewed Dr. Capella to gain his real-world perspective on body contouring post-massive weight loss. In this segment, Dr. Capella gives his expert opinion on choosing a plastic surgeon. Dr. Capella answers […]
I interviewed Dr. Joseph Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery), shortly after he did my tummy tuck, to gain his real-world perspective on body contouring after massive weight loss. Dr. Capella answers readers’ and my burning questions, bringing to light virtually everything we need to know when choosing plastic surgery after bariatric surgery. Go to part 1 of […]
I read Body Contouring Surgery after Weight Loss shortly after undergoing abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with Dr. Joseph F. Capella. Dr. Capella is one of the authors of the book along with Dr. Jeffrey L. Sebastian and Dr. J. Peter Rubin. The Body Contouring Surgery after Weight Loss book was chockfull of information that, in hindsight, […]
This is part 4 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. My Body Lift with Dr. Joseph Capella I was excited for my body lift with Dr. Joseph Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery). And I imagined how curious it would be to wake up much smaller than when I had “gone […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 2 “Contouring the Female Body after Weight Loss” 13-minutes In video episode 2, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses specific aesthetic considerations for contouring the female body after massive weight loss using bariatric plastic surgery, and how to achieve a more womanly figure. About Dr. Edward Domanskis […]
Talks with Dr. Edward Domanskis on Bariatric Plastic Surgery The video series. Episode 1 “Sequencing and Combining Procedures” 8-minutes In video episode 1, Dr. Edward Domanskis discusses sequencing and combining plastic surgery procedures in the post-bariatric surgery or massive weight loss patient, keeping the patient’s safety, aesthetics, and finances top-of-mind. About Dr. Edward Domanskis Dr. […]
Shortly after my tummy tuck, I did an interview with Dr. Joseph F. Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery) to gain his real-world perspective on body contouring plastic surgery after bariatric surgery, answer some of readers’ and my burning questions, as well as bring study findings to light. Dr. Capella performed my tummy tuck on April 18, […]
People who lose massive amounts of weight are often left with excess, sagging skin affecting all areas of the body—including the face. Such people commonly undergo plastic surgery to remove this excessive skin. Here is a top-line of the considerations for facelift surgery after major weight loss. Facelift Surgery after Major Weight Loss Patients are […]
Body Contouring after Weight Loss Explained This article provides a good entry point for those considering body contouring after weight loss. Body contouring after weight loss is both a reconstructive plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin and restore the body contours to normalcy. A common misconception is that plastic surgery is a […]
My editor at Health Central Obesity asked if I wanted to write about the stigma associated with having plastic surgery after weight loss. Specifically, she was referring to my face lift. I replied, “What is the stigma?” I had never heard of this. She explained, “Many people judge those who underwent facelifts and view them […]
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