Explore Plastic Surgery - Dr. Barry Eppley

On this week’s Doc Chat Radio show on WXNT 1430AM in Indianapolis fromnoon - 1:00PM on Saturday afternoon, hosted by Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis plastic surgeon,  the topic of body contouring after extreme weight loss (Bariatric Plastic Surgery) was presented. This is an encore show that was replayed due to popular demand.

 

 After massive weight loss (MWL) which is usually done through bariatric surgery (lapband and bypass procedures),  many patients suffer with a lot of excess and hanging skin. What to do with all the excess skin has led to the development of specialized plastic surgery procedures for these patients.

 

Todays’ guest was plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Rubin from the University of Pittsburgh. As one of the world’s authorities on bariatric plastic surgery, he discussed a variety of important topics for patients considering these procedures. Important issues are when such procedures should be considered in the massive weight loss patient, whether medical insurance will provide coverage for them, the differences between a tummy tuck and a lower body lift, breast and chest reshaping, arm lifts, and thigh and buttock lifts. Numerous body contouring after weight loss procedures can be combined in a single operation but overall body recontouring requires several stages to complete. These operations are complex and one must be nutritionally sound to go through them to prevent wound healing problems from the long incisions that are required. Another important issue is the timing of such surgery and how long after the bariatric surgery should such procedures be considered.

 

Free Body Contouring and Bariatric Plastic Surgery consultations with Dr. Eppley can be arranged by calling his Indianapolis suburban area facilities at Clarian North office at  317-814-4100 or his Clarian West office at 317-217-2200.

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