Surgical solutions to the problem of massive weight loss

Figure 3 A 34-year-old female status post 120-lb weight loss. Note the deflated, empty breasts and excess anterior abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue anteriorly (A) and the excess skin and subcutaneous tissue posteriorly as well as the sagging buttocks (B); One month after circumferential abdominoplasty (and bilateral brachioplasty), there is significantly improved contour with re-creation of a feminine waistline (C); In addition, the buttocks have been lifted as a result of the circumferential excision (D). The patient is awaiting bilateral breast augmentation and bilateral medial thigh lift.