Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss & Body Contouring Surgery
Dr. Mukhtar Khan offers surgical options for significant weight management and body contouring, including bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty, and liposuction for suitable patients.
What this covers
Weight Management & Body Contouring
Weight loss surgery and body contouring address different surgical goals. Bariatric procedures are used for appropriate patients with obesity, while body contouring can address excess skin or localized fat after weight loss.
Bariatric & Weight Loss Procedures
Surgical options for patients with obesity when structured weight management alone has not provided sufficient results.
Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected weight loss procedures, using smaller incisions to support appropriate treatment and recovery.
Tummy Tuck
A body contouring procedure that removes excess abdominal skin and reshapes the midsection, often considered after significant weight loss or changes in body shape.
About the specialty
What Is weight loss & body contouring Surgery?
Weight loss and body contouring surgery includes procedures designed either to support significant weight reduction or to reshape areas affected by excess skin and localized fat
Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery changes the digestive system to help patients achieve significant and sustained weight loss.
Abdominoplasty
Also known as a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and fat and may tighten separated abdominal muscles when required.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes localized deposits of fat from selected areas to improve body contour. It is a contouring procedure, not a treatment for obesity.
When to seek assessment
Symptoms That Need Attention
Certain weight and body changes may warrant a surgical assessment, depending on the underlying cause and overall health.
Excess Weight
Persistent obesity despite structured weight management may warrant assessment for bariatric surgery.
Breathlessness
Breathlessness or reduced physical capacity associated with obesity may require medical evaluation.
Stretch Marks
Stretch marks may develop as the skin stretches or changes over time, affecting its appearance and aesthetics.
Localized Fat
Persistent fat deposits in specific areas may be assessed for body contouring options.
Conditions
Which Procedure Addresses Your Concern?
Each procedure serves a different purpose. The right option depends on whether the primary concern is obesity, excess skin, or localized fat.
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Bariatric Surgery
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Abdominoplasty
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Liposuction
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is used to support significant weight loss in eligible patients with obesity. Procedures work by changing the stomach, digestive pathway, or both, depending on the surgical technique.
May be considered for
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty may be considered when excess abdominal skin or abdominal laxity remains, including after significant weight loss. It may also address separated abdominal muscles when clinically indicated.
May help with
Liposuction
Liposuction may be considered when localized fat remains in specific areas despite overall weight management. It is used for body contouring rather than substantial weight reduction.
Common treatment areas
What treatment involves
From Assessment to Recovery
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Specialist Consultation
Discuss your weight, body concerns, medical history, and treatment goals with Dr. Mukhtar Khan.
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Clinical Assessment
Your overall health and suitability for the proposed procedure are assessed before treatment.
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Procedure
The selected bariatric or body contouring procedure is performed according to the treatment plan.
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Follow-Up
Postoperative care helps monitor healing and supports a safe recovery.
Dr. Mukhtar Khan
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi
Your surgeon
Led by Dr. Mukhtar Khan.
Dr. Mukhtar Khan is a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Islamabad, with clinical experience in general surgery, breast surgery, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive procedures. He completed his MBBS and house job at Liaquat National Medical College, Karachi, followed by FCPS in Surgery from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi.
His practice includes surgical management of conditions involving the breast, thyroid, gallbladder, hernias, and other general surgical conditions.
Qualification
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)
Medical Education
Liaquat National Medical College
Clinical Practice
Ali Medical Centre, Islamabad
Clinical Focus
General, Laparoscopic & Surgical Oncology
Common questions
Before you book.
Who needs bariatric surgery?
People who have struggled with significant weight through diet and lifestyle changes alone, especially when excess weight is affecting their health. A full evaluation determines whether it’s the right option.
Can abdominoplasty and liposuction be combined?
In selected patients, both procedures may be performed together. Suitability depends on the patient’s health, treatment goals, and surgical assessment.
Is liposuction a weight loss procedure?
No. Liposuction removes localized fat to improve body contour; it is not a treatment for obesity or significant overall weight loss.
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