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Body Contouring Procedures at Clinic 360
After major weight loss, many people have loose skin. Body contouring is cosmetic surgery that removes it and reshapes the body. At Clinic 360, the clinic 360 Sleeve is part of, it is done by the plastic surgery team.
When is the best time to consider body contouring?
Usually when you are close to your goal weight and your weight has stayed stable. For many people, this is about 9 to 18 months after a gastric sleeve.
Month 12 after your sleeve
Often the time to ask
If your weight has settled, this is often a good time to talk to a plastic surgeon about loose skin.
Months after a gastric sleeve
The curve is an illustration of a common pattern, not a prediction. Timing is individual: your 360 Sleeve team and a plastic surgeon decide it with you. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Common body contouring procedures
The four procedures most often discussed after weight loss. A plastic surgeon helps you decide which, if any, suit you.
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Tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty
Removes loose skin and some fat from the lower belly. The muscles of the belly wall may also be tightened.
Scar: Low across the belly, usually below the underwear line, and around the belly button.
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360 body lift
Lower body lift
Removes loose skin all the way around the lower body: the belly, the sides and the lower back. It can also lift the buttocks and outer thighs.
Scar: Around the waist, front and back, placed low where clothing usually covers it.
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Thigh lift
Thighplasty
Removes loose skin from the inner thighs and tightens what remains.
Scar: In the groin crease, and sometimes down the inner thigh.
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Breast restoration
Breast lift and breast augmentation
A breast lift reshapes and lifts the breasts after volume loss. An implant may be added to restore volume.
Scar: Around the areola and down the breast, sometimes along the fold beneath.
Other procedures that may be discussed
- Arm lift
- Liposuction
- Buttock augmentation
- Combined procedures
Done by Clinic 360's plastic surgery team
360 Sleeve is the bariatric program of Clinic 360 in North York, Toronto. Body contouring is done by Clinic 360's plastic surgery team, who perform these procedures for people after major weight loss.
Details at clinic360.com- 01Talk to your 360 Sleeve teamYour dietitian and nurse can tell you if your weight has settled and if your nutrition is ready to support healing.
- 02Book a consultation at Clinic 360A plastic surgeon looks at your skin, your health and your goals, and explains your options and price.
- 03Plan it togetherWhich areas first, whether procedures can be combined, and how to plan your recovery.
Good to know before you decide
Body contouring is a personal choice. These are the things people usually want to understand first.
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Scars
All body contouring leaves scars. Surgeons usually place them where clothing covers them. Scars fade over time but do not go away.
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Recovery
Recovery depends on the procedure. Plan time off work, help at home and a slow return to activity. Clinic 360 explains what to expect for your plan.
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Risks
Like any surgery, body contouring has risks, such as bleeding, infection, fluid build-up, slow wound healing and blood clots. Your plastic surgeon goes through the risks that apply to you.
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Results
Body contouring removes loose skin and reshapes the body. It is not a weight-loss treatment. Results vary from person to person, and large weight changes later can affect them.
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Price and coverage
Body contouring is priced separately by Clinic 360. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by OHIP. Clinic 360 explains your options at your consultation.
Questions about loose skin
What 360 Sleeve patients ask about body contouring. Clinic 360 answers the details at its own consultation.
Still wondering? , or ask the assistant in the corner.
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01When can I have body contouring after a gastric sleeve?
Usually once you are close to your goal weight and your weight has been stable for a while. For many people, this is about 9 to 18 months after a gastric sleeve. Your 360 Sleeve team and a plastic surgeon help you decide.
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02Will I have loose skin after weight-loss surgery?
Many people who lose a large amount of weight have some loose skin. How much depends on things like how much weight you lose, your age, your genes and your skin. Exercise builds muscle, but it does not remove loose skin.
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03Who performs body contouring?
Body contouring is cosmetic surgery done by the plastic surgery team at Clinic 360, the clinic 360 Sleeve is part of. It has its own consultation and price.
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04Can several procedures be done at once?
Sometimes. A plastic surgeon may combine procedures in one operation when it is safe for you, or plan them in stages.
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05Where can I learn more or book?
Visit clinic360.com for details on each procedure and to request a consultation with Clinic 360.
Your care team is still here for you
Questions about weight, nutrition or life after surgery? Your 360 Sleeve team helps, in person in North York or online. For body contouring itself, Clinic 360 books its own consultations.
(416) 360-7360 sleeve@clinic360.com 1131A Leslie St #300, Toronto, ON M3C 3L8