To Improve Results of Gastric Bypass, Plastic Surgeon Nguyen Offers Specialized Cosmetic Surgeries

Nov. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- One surgical practice that has grown popular in recent years to battle obesity is gastric bypass. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas T. Nguyen of the Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (ICRS) provides individuals who have already gone through gastric bypass surgery with a safe, professionally supervised way to get rid of the excess skin that inevitably results from their rapid weight loss.

People who undergo gastric bypass procedures lose a lot of weight (often more than 100lbs) over a short period of time (typically 12-18 months). With such dramatic weight loss, the patient's skin tends to lose its elasticity, inhibiting it from shrinking down to the patient's new underlying body shape. To get rid of all the loose skin, patients turn to body contouring procedures, such as tummy tucks and breast lifts.

ICRS has a special program for gastric bypass patients. Dr. Nguyen knows that these patients must be treated differently from other body contouring patients because the quality of their skin is different. The board-certified plastic surgeon provides excellent results by applying the latest techniques and utilizing advanced surgical tools.

Patients are advised to consult with ICRS once their weight loss has stabilized (around 5lbs per month) following gastric bypass. The plastic surgeon will then help design a surgical plan that addresses the patients' specific needs and priorities.

Learn more about ICRS by visiting http://www.cosmeticinstitute.org/procedures/contour-intro/. For further inquiries, call 877-909-4011

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About The Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery:

At the Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Thomas Nguyen and his team of medical personnel provides individuals a safe, professionally supervised way to achieve one's desired physical appearance. For patients who have undergone gastric bypass, the plastic surgeon administers specialized surgical practices to improve its post-surgical results. To learn more about ICRS, visit http://www.cosmeticinstitute.org or call 877-909-4011.