With massive weight loss in a short time, skin often does not shrink well. Body contouring plastic surgery can help deal with this extra skin and give such individuals a new image after losing weight.

All forms of body contouring should be postponed until a stable weight has been reached. A good candidate should focus on improvement rather than perfection. Some body contouring areas include face and neck, breasts or chest, arms, middle and lower abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs.