Massive weight loss after bariatric surgery makes the body look thinner and the face look older, according to a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS). Patient average perceived facial age before surgery was 40.8 years versus 43.7 years after weight loss surgery.

Does weight loss make your face look older?

But if you lose that weight, it can cause the face to become depleted. The combination can make a big difference in your facial appearance, and for some people it can have a much more dramatic effect, making you look more than just four years older.

Does bariatric surgery change your personality?

Mood Changes Because of the surgery, your diet becomes much more restrictive. This restrictive diet reduces the amount of carbohydrates you can take in, which causes serotonin levels to go down. Decreased serotonin can cause depressive symptoms. You may also deal with mood swings as a result of your low-carb diet.

How do you not look old after weight loss surgery?

The most effective way of preventing loose skin after bariatric surgery is by taking care of your skins health. You can do this by using firming creams that contain collagen and elastin, both of which contribute to the elasticity of the skin.

Will I get more wrinkles if I lose weight?

Wrinkle relaxers When you lose a lot of weight, you can get facial wrinkles. This usually happens because the fat cells that cushion your face decrease and the chemicals in your body struggle to keep up.

What is the divorce rate after bariatric surgery?

It would have to be pretty high to be noticeable, given that the US divorce rate is about 50%. In fact, review of the literature reveals that the rate of divorce after bariatric surgery may be as high as 75-85% in the first two years after surgery.

What is the minimum weight for gastric bypass?

To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).

Can you cheat a gastric sleeve?

“Do not cheat on your gastric sleeve post-op diet, it is counterproductive.” We do not recommend cheating on your post-operative diet, especially in the first several months after your surgery.

Do you lose more weight with bypass or sleeve?

The benefits: “Gastric bypass is a more powerful tool than sleeve gastrectomy. Patients usually lose 10 to 20 pounds more with it. Rerouting the GI tract leads to some favorable hormonal changes, so the chance for diabetes improvement is higher as well.”