February 2021

A patient’s journey to their new healthy weight can take months to complete, and not every solution will work for every individual. Therefore, before undergoing plastic surgery after extreme weight loss, it is important to receive professional advice from your doctor.

Before having plastic surgery after major weight loss, it is vital to be at a healthy body weight prior to making the desired changes to look as healthy as you feel.

The goals of weight loss before plastic surgery are to reach a plateau weight, which means to be at a stable and healthy weight for six months, as well as being close to a normal body mass index (BMI).  At this point, it is important to receive advice from your GP to be medically cleared as being fit enough to undergo surgery. It is vital that you have reduced the risk of wound healing complications by maintaining good nutritional levels and ceasing smoking.

During a weight loss journey, some patients may lose weight slower than expected and it may be hard to know whether they have reached an ideal weight for plastic surgery. If their body image has not caught up with their weight loss, patients will still feel heavier than they actually are. It can be helpful seeing a plastic surgeon to work out if they are close to or at a good weight to have plastic surgery for loose skin.

At Southern Aesthetic, our plastic surgeons, Dr Amira Sanki and Dr Ilias Kotronakis, support weight loss patients to complete the final stage of their journey by helping them look as healthy as they feel. Our surgeons will undergo an initial consultation with you and listen to your concerns and goals, followed by an examination of your body and face, which is completed with great sensitivity and care as we are aware that many patients feel self-conscious after weight loss. Our surgeons will then discuss the best course of action uniquely suited for the patient to address their concerns.

If you would like more information on how Southern Aesthetic can support plastic surgery after major weight loss, contact us on 02 9186 8105 and one of our friendly and experienced team members will be able to assist you.

When choosing a good plastic surgeon, it is important that you feel that you are being cared for by someone that you like and trust. Some women feel more comfortable and secure with having a female plastic surgery team. A female plastic surgeon often has a better understanding of how women convey the changes they seek in their appearance and they have firsthand experience with the changes a female’s bodies and face go through.

Surgery can be a vulnerable time for a woman, at Southern Aesthetic we care for our patients and want them to feel secure and supported during their plastic surgery experience. When deciding on a surgeon, it is not just about seeing a doctor with the right qualifications, but also having peace of mind that you are provided with the highest level of comfort and care. Dr Amira Sanki is a leading female plastic surgeon in Kogarah and can offer an all-female surgical team at her Kogarah and Hurstville hospitals.

An all-female plastic surgery team can help our patients feel safe and comfortable. The all-female care will not only look after you while you are under anaesthetic undergoing surgery but will continue on the ward and in the consulting rooms before and after the procedure.

Many women appreciate the point of difference an experienced female plastic surgeon provides. Dr Amira Sanki understands the difficulties women face when seeking her professional surgical opinion. Her surgical expertise ensures that women are in good hands and well cared for before, during and after the treatments.

If you would like more information on how Southern Aesthetic can organize an all-female plastic surgical team for your procedure, contact us on 02 9186 8105 and one of our friendly and experienced team members will be able to help you.