Plastic Surgeon
J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS has made plastic surgery after massive weight loss a large focus of his practice. He has independently created novel and innovative reconstructive plastic surgery techniques that minimize scars and maximize skin and fat removal. Dr. Katzen has performed thousands of post weight loss procedures.
Approximately 99% of Dr. Katzen’s weight loss patients have lost 100 pounds or more. He has even operated on several patients who weighed over 800 pounds before gastric bypass. Most of Dr. Katzen’s weight loss patients have had gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or lap banding. However, approximately 30% have lost significant weight through diet and exercise alone. Dr. Katzen has performed plastic surgery after massive weight loss on men and women, from ages 18 to 70.
Dr. Katzen is an internationally recognized leader in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss. He has lectured and operated throughout the world on his innovative 360 circumferential lower bodylift. Dr. Katzen has written and published many articles and book chapters. He has talked on radio and the Internet about plastic surgery after massive weight loss. In addition, he has appeared on many television shows and most television networks discussing plastic surgery after massive weight loss.
Dr. Katzen is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Katzen is president of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons (ASBPS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the International College of Surgeons (FICS). Also, Dr. Katzen is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and was the Director of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at Century City Doctors Hospital. He has medical staff privileges at many other prominent hospitals in Southern California.
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Plastic Surgery Session: Friday 10:00am – 10:30am
During this informative 30-minute presentation, you will journey through an array of plastic surgery procedures available to patients after significant weight loss. Dr. Katzen, world-renowned plastic surgeon, will delve into exciting procedures including the tummy tuck, 360 circumferential lower body lift, thigh reduction, breast lift, arm reduction, back reductions, neck lifts, and facelifts.
Dr. Katzen will discuss how these reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are applied to male and female patients. He will also address the optimal timing and sequencing of these multiple surgeries. The discussion will extend to strategies for maximizing insurance coverage for medically necessary procedures.
In addition, the audience will gain insights about ways to maximize wound healing, minimize post-operative complications, and learn about ways to optimize scar healing.
Finally, in Dr. Katzen’s presentation, attendees will learn about the advantages of plastic surgery and how these transformative procedures can help to complete the weight-loss journey.
