Let’s face it – losing weight is probably one of the hardest tasks there is for a person to accomplish, particularly after you reach a certain age.
Sometimes, even after you lose the weight, you are still stuck with a look that is less than desirable, such as excess, baggy skin. At Carlin Plastic Surgery, we can help you reach that elusive obtainable goal.
The skin is the largest organ in your body and forms a protective barrier against the environment.
The innermost layer of your skin consists of proteins, including collagen and elastin. Collagen, which makes up 80% of your skin’s structure, provides firmness and strength. Elastin provides elasticity and helps your skin stay tight. During weight gain, skin expands to make room for increased growth in the abdomen and other parts of the body.
Most overweight and obese people carry extra weight for years, often beginning as early as childhood or adolescence. When skin has been significantly stretched and remains that way for a long period of time, collagen and elastin fibers become damaged. As a result, they lose some of their ability to shrink with weight loss. Carlin Plastic Surgery can offer you options to combat loose, saggy skin. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
As a board-certified South Carolina plastic surgeon, Dr. C. Brett Carlin has been practicing state-of-the-art cosmetic plastic surgery in Columbia since 1998. His practice is limited to aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body.
By narrowing his practice in scope, he can offer his patients truly superior care and expertise. “Our specialty encompasses a very broad spectrum. If you only do a few cases of a specific procedure each year, you never really gain meaningful experience or expertise with it. It is hard to be proficient in all aspects of plastic surgery. Find what you do well and become your best at it.”
The loose, excess skin left after major weight loss, on the abdomen, breasts and arms, which diet and exercise cannot tighten on their own.
It depends on where the loose skin is. A plan can combine a tummy tuck with liposuction and a breast procedure; Dr. Carlin builds it around your body and priorities.
Carlin Plastic Surgery has its own operating room at the practice in West Columbia. Our surgical team includes a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). The surgery center.
No. Carlin Plastic Surgery does not accept insurance. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and CareCredit financing.
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on Friday. After hours, surgical patients can reach Dr. Carlin through our answering service. Directions and contact details.
What to expect as a new patient, and what our patients say about the experience.
“I have since lost 162 lbs and now weigh 135 lbs. I am very proud of myself for the weight loss, but I have been wanting the sagging skin removed from my abdominal area and my breasts fixed from sagging issues.”
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(803) 926-0969