Restoring Confidence After Weight Loss: Body Contouring Insights with Dr. Leonard Lu

About this episode

Dr. Leonard Lu discusses body contouring procedures for post-weight-loss patients.

Dr. Leonard Lu, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and post–weight-loss body contouring procedures in Vernon Hills, IL joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel . Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Leonard Lu discuss the following: How do surgeons determine when a patient is a good candidate for post–weight-loss body contouring surgery (timing, stability of weight, overall health, etc.)? Can you walk us through what a typical surgical plan looks like for someone with extensive skin laxity? What areas of the body typically require the most correction after massive weight loss? How do you manage scarring for procedures such as lower body lifts, arm lifts, or thigh lifts? What advice would you give to someone considering these procedures but feeling overwhelmed by the options? Dr. Leonard Lu, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving patients at Ritacca Laser Center in Vernon Hills, IL, with a focus on post–weight-loss body contouring. In this episode, Dr. Lu discusses how surgeons determine candidacy for body contouring after massive weight loss, including considerations…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Michaels

Guest: Dr. Leonard Lu

Topics covered

• body contouring
• weight loss
• plastic surgery
• health
• cosmetic procedures

Keywords

• body contouring
• weight loss surgery
• plastic surgeon
• skin laxity
• scarring management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ritacca Laser Center

Places: Vernon Hills, IL

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