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Procedures to Tighten Loose Skin from Massive Weight Loss? 35 answers

I'm a male 23 years old. I was 300 lbs. and now I'm 185 lbs. The problem is I have excess skin just above the penis area and around my stomach. Is...
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Is Lower Body Lift the Only Option? 27 answers

I am 25 years old. I gained about 45lbs during pregnancy. I was left with tons of stretch marks and loose skin. I went for a consultation with a...
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Lift for Sagging Back Skin? 25 answers

I am pretty thin, never had any weight problem and never had any plastic surgery on my body. However, I have sagging skin on both sides of my middle...
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When is a Body Lift Covered by Insurance? 21 answers

I understand that most of the time, body lift surgery isn't covered by medical insurance, but in certain cases it is. What are the normal criteria for...
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Does a Body Lift Include Arm / Breast Lift? 21 answers

Are arm lift and breast lift part of the body lift procedure? Those are two of the main surgeries I want, but from what I can tell, they're not...
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Is a Lower Body Lift the Same Thing As a Body Lift? 19 answers

What is the difference between a body lift and a lower body lift? I see some doctors say body lift and others call it a lower body lift and I just...
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How Much Weight to Lose Before Body Lift? 19 answers

I am a 41 yr old female and I weigh about 285 lbs. My height is 5 ft 9 in. How much weight must I lose to have a Body lift?
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Five Days Smoke Free Before Body Lift? 19 answers

I am having torsoplasty (body lift) in five days and just stopped smoking today. Will five days smoke-free prior to surgery aid in my recovery as long...
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Tummy Tuck vs. Body Lift 19 answers

I am a 27 year old mother of 3. I'm 5'5" and 133 lbs. Have been planning my mommy makeover for a while now and have even had a couple of...
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Are Back Muscles Tightened During a Lower Body Lift? 18 answers

One week ago I had a lower body lift. Everything is going well, but I am curious. My question is about my back. 2.5 years into dropping 200lbs I threw...
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What is the Typical Recovery from a Lower Body Lift? 17 answers

I'm considering whether to get a tummy tuck or body lift and maybe some skin reduction on thighs if possible. I am currently a 157lb.,...
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Can All of my Fat Be Removed All at Once? 17 answers

I am 17 years old and I weigh 236lbs and I have always been a big size since I was a little girl, I was wondering if my skin sags and covers my...
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Scarring from Body Lift 16 answers

I have excess skin due to massive weight loss and it is recommended that I get a body lift. I did not have any surgeries, but was on medication for...
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What is a Lower Body Lift? 16 answers

What results can I expect from this surgery, and what is recovery like?
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Excess Lower Back Skin from Weight Loss. How to Correct It? 16 answers

I have lose a lot of weight, I have excess skin in my lower back(along with my stomach) but for the back part bothers me the most. Is there any hope...
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Body Lift vs Smart Lipo 16 answers

I am 63 years old and in medium condition and within the average weight category. at my age, I am worried that the lipo may leave sagging skin.. I...
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Is Liposuction Part of the Body Lift Procedure? 16 answers

Is liposuction part of the body lift procedure?
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Body Lift Revision 15 answers

One of the reasons my proportions still look bad after my original Body Lift is that the whole butt was pulled long and flat, effectively accentuating...
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Lower Body Lift or Extended Abdominoplasty? 15 answers

I had a gastric band placed two years ago and now I'm ready to shed my excess midsection. What is the difference between lower body lift and...
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Do Eating Disorder Histories Discourage Doctors from Removing Excess Skin? 15 answers

I'm 24 years old, weigh 100 lbs and am 5'2". About 5 years ago I developed an ED that led me to lose more than half of my body weight, going from...
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Lower Body Lift - Better All at Once or Two Separate Surgeries? 15 answers

I am 39 yrs. old lost 70 pounds. Had a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon recommend for best results a lower body lift as opposed to my originally...
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Muscle Repair with Lower Body Lift? 14 answers

Hi, I read something recently about the Lower body lift addressing "muscle repair" that had "fallen." I do know that muscle repair...
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Will I Need More Than a Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

I am a 49 year old male, who has lost 245 LBS, I have seen four doctors, two think I could get by with a tummy tuck, one thinks a lower body lift, the...
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Weight Loss After Body Lift 14 answers

If I lose weight after my body lift procedure, will the skin become loose again? I'm not really planning on losing extra weight after my...
after weight loss results

Lower Body Lift Doctor Recommendation 13 answers

I am considering lower body lift after gastric bypass done in 1996. Can you suggest a surgeon? This will be a once in a lifetime procedure and I want...
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Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold? 13 answers

There are some people that say you can't with a cold and others say if you have your period the doctor will not operate.I am not so sure if these...
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After Losing 36 Kg is a Full Body Lift a Better Option 13 answers

I have had tummy tuck and thigh lift and while i'm happy with tummy tuck its bulging a little and thigh lift there is loose skin at top of thigh...
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How Long After a Breast Lift/implants Should I Wait to Get a Lower Body Lift? 13 answers

I have enough money to get a breast lift and implants, but not enough yet for a lower body lift. I lost over 80 pounds and would still like to lose...
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How Much Does a Body Lift Cost? 12 answers

What is the range in price for a full body lift, assuming insurance will not cover any part of the surgery?
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Lower Body Lift with Incision Under Buttocks? 12 answers

Is there anyone out there willing to do lower body lifts with an incision *under* the buttocks? I tried it with an incision in the belt line, skin...
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Insurance Coverage for Body Lifts for Non-cosmetic Purpose? 12 answers

Are Body lifts covered by insurance if sagging skin causes back pain, or you have skin tears due to sitting on the folds of skin, etc.?
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How Much Does Lower Body Lift Cost? 11 answers

I know my insurance isn't going to cover it, but I've lost a ton of weight (113 lbs so far!) and I know this surgery is on the horizon. I am...
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How Much Skin Can Be Tightened During Lower Body Lift? 11 answers

I am 50 years old, 5'4" and 120 lbs. While pregnant, I gained 40 lbs. twice. I have saggy unsightly skin, cottage cheese and piles forming in...
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Lower Body Lift or a Combination of Other Surgery and Treatments? 11 answers

I’ve had two babies and have had weight fluctuations. For years now, I’ve been eating very healthy, and exercising almost daily, but this...
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Plastic Surgery Complications After Gastric Bypass? 11 answers

I had gastric bypass surgery on 4/10. I have lost 133lbs. My gastric bypass surgery had complications. I had to have a second surgery to fix a large...
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Body Lift - How Long Do Results Last? 10 answers

How long does the "lift" from body lift surgery last? I am 35, and I want to get a body lift, but I may wait if the results won't last...
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Financing Plans for Body Lift and Breast Augmentation? 10 answers

If I don't qualify for any type of financing plan, would the office have one? I am wanting to get a Body Lift and Breast Implants. I have been wanting...
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Will Lower Body Lift Remove Some of my Tattoo? 10 answers

I have a full back tattoo that goes down to the crack of my butt and I was wondering if I would loose some of my tattoo if I had a Lower body lift. I...
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How Many Body Parts Are "Lifted" During a Body Lift Procedure? 10 answers

For someone who has lost a lot of weight and has sagging skin, what are the typical areas that are lifted during a body lift?
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Multiple Surgeries - Body Lift, Chin Reduction and Lip Implants? 10 answers

Would I be able to undergo a body lift, chin reduction, and lip implants all at once?
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What Are the Pros and Cons of a Thigh Lift or Lower Body Lift ? 9 answers

After liposuction, my thighs are just loose bags.
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Financing Options for Body Lift? 9 answers

I had gastric bypass about 3 years ago and now am left with sagging skin. I want to get the body lift surgery but am scared that because I filed...
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What % Body Fat Do I Need to Avoid Liposuction During a Body Lift? 9 answers

I'm a 6'0" man in his early 30s who has dropped from 330lbs to 245lbs through diet and exercise. I have dropped my body fat from 48% to...
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How Many Inches Are Lost Around the Waist After Body Lift? 8 answers

I am 28 years old 5'8'', my peak weight was during pregnancy 450lbs, pre-pregnancy was 375. Ten days before body lift surgery, I am 5'8'' 195-205lbs...
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Am I a Candidate for Lipo, or Do I Need Lower Body Lift? 8 answers

I exercise , mostly running. I have recently had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. but I am so unhappy with there appearance of my butt and thighs...
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Okay to Lose Weight After Lower Body Lift? 8 answers

33y/o Female, 23BMI, Lost 165lb, Want LBL. Lose 10lb After Lift Okay? Not Skin Fr LBL, WL. I had duodenal switch weight loss surgery. I'm still...
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How Can I Find out if Revision Would Help with Disappointing Result from Full Bodylift? 8 answers

Five plus months out from a circumferential bodylift I am very upset with loose skin in front and a new spare tire all around my midsection. Please...
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At What Point is It Ok for Me to Get a Body Lift, and Will It Affect my Continuing Weight Loss? 8 answers

Should I reach my absolute goal weight before considering a body lift? 
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How to Address Upper Abdominal Area After Lower Body Lift? 7 answers

I had a lowerbody lift done last year and since then have been unhappy with my abd results. See picture included. I am wondering if having a tummy...
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Lower Body Lift - Only on One Side? 7 answers

I had liposuction on my hips and buttocks and now I have a 4 inch sag line of loose skin under one buttock but not the other. My buttocks are the same...
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Anterior T Scar for Bodylift Due to Previous Scar? 7 answers

I recently met with my surgeon and he told me that because of an old barely noticeable tummy ring scar I have just above my navel (about 0.2in wide, 0...

Will a Lower Body Lift Address Loose Skin After Lipo? 7 answers

Hello, I had Lipo done on all areas of my legs 1.5 years ago. I also had a BA I am very happy with. However, my Lipo left excess skin and folds on my...
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Can a Full Body Lift Be Done in Seperate Surgeries Instead of One? 7 answers

I recently went to get a consultation from a plastic surgeon and he informed for the best to get most benefit would be to get an upper and lower lift,...
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Body Lift or Thigh Lift for Stretch Marks on Calves, Hips, and Thighs? 6 answers

I gained 33 lbs with one pregnancy and 28 lbs with the other. I'm 30 years old, and feel as though my lower body looks 60! I know there is nothing...
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Avoiding Pulling Incisions After Lower Body or Inner Thigh Lift 6 answers

I'm researching about lower body lift including an inner thigh lift and I'm concerned about how the patient is supposed to avoid pulling on...
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How Much Would a Lower Body Lift with Brazillian Butt Lift Cost? 6 answers

I am a woman in my early forties who's lost 40 lbs and am looking to lose 20-30 more. I I have a lot of sagging all over my body and flattening of...
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Other Options for Body Lift? 6 answers

I was a fat child. In my teens, I lost about 100 lbs. I had a consultation for Liposuction to suck of some hard areas to get rid of fat pockets, and I...
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Best Time to Get Loose Skin Surgery After Weight Loss? 6 answers

Hi, After a Weight Loss of 150 - 200 Lbs Still Having 100 - 125 Lbs. to Go when is It Time to Consider Surgery to Remove Loose Skin? I am not...
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What Size to Properly Fill 16 BWD, 36C Desiring DD? 5'9 145lbs, Med Build, Broad Shoulders 6 answers

I'm wanting to get a lift with implant. I'm having a hard time deciding on the size. I have a 16 cm BWD, currently wear 36C (deflated, saggy)....
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Procedure to Remove a Large Apron of Fat 5 answers

I'm overweight, but have lost weight going from 400lbs. to 330. I'm 24 years old with good blood pressure, and no diabetes nor other health...
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LBL, TT, or Fleur-de-lis Given 8" Horizontal Scar 3" Above Belly Button? 5 answers

Had 1st consult. I had planned on LBL or extended TT, but surgeon concerned with vascularization of tissue above my belly button & below an...
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After Gastric Bypass - Will I Benefit from Lower Body Lift and Thigh Lift? 5 answers

Hello, I am a 26 yrs old who had a Gastric bypass surgery 4 yrs a go. I lost 116.6lbs. I am planning to do a body lift ( which includes tummy tuck,...
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100+ Pound Loss, Apple Shape, Stubborn Back/Stomach Fat: LBL or LBL with Anchor? 5 answers

33, 5'5, 155. How do you as a surgeon, irregardless of extra scars, decide whether to do LBL or LBL with fleur de lis, and why are some surgeons...
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Which Body Contouring Techniques Work Best After Extreme Weight Loss? 5 answers

Please explain the most popular body contouring techniques after massive weight loss. Which ones are most effective in reducing loose skin?
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What to Do for Remaining Flaccidity of Butt/thighs Post Lower Body Lift? 4 answers

I had a lower body lift and inner thigh lift (groin incision) 5 wks ago and while the TT portion looks great I have significant loose skin on the...
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Body Lift + Liposuction for Weight Loss Patient? 4 answers

I have lost 60 pounds I gained after having twins and a another baby. Resulting in excess saggy skin & fat around my belly and thighs. My height...
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Still Swollen - 8 Month Post-Body Lift and 6 Months Post-Lipo of Thighs and Back/flanks 4 answers

I had a body lift with hip/flank/back lipo 8 months ago (April) then in June had inner thigh lipo and back. I have considerable firmness and...
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Can Sex Ruin a Backplasty? 4 answers

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago but just recently had sex, and now the incision hurts. Could this be just from irritation or busted stitches? My drain is...

Will Fibrous Tissue Affect Future Plastic Surgeries? 4 answers

I had breast augmentation done this past Monday. At my follow-up visit my surgeon said that I had made him tired because I had a lot of fibrous breast...
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I Have a Lot of Skin to Be Removed, Can You Help Me? It Causes Yeast Infections. 3 answers

In the last 10 years I have gained and lost weight, had two major surgeries. I have managed to keep 45 pounds off and now I have all this excess skin...
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Seroma to Lower Back Removed After Body Lift 3 answers

Had circumfrential body lift with liposuction 8 weeks ago. formed a seroma at central lower back area. drain placed 3 weeks ago. drainage slowed to...
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Is It Normal Not to Wear Compression Garment in my Situation? 3 answers

I had a body lift May 13, 2011 (one week ago today) and I did not have to get any liposuction or muscle tightening. My doctor said there would be...
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Are There Benefits to Having Lower and Upper Body Lifts Done at Different Times? 3 answers

What is the recovery time for each? Are there different side effects for an upper versus lower body lift? How often are upper and lower body lifts...
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Can I Remove the Loose Skin on my Backside and Thighs in One Surgery and What Scars Would I Have? 2 answers

I am male, 28 year old and lost 140lb over 10 years ago. This left loose skin across my body. I have had a gynaecomastia procedure and full...
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Has Anyone Ever Become Physically Disabled from a LBL Surgery Mishandling Their Groin? 1 answer

I feel that I am disabled, I can only sit for a short while and work is very very hard for me. I come home and cry and moan and that's it.I worry...
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