How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

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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When is a Body Lift Covered by Insurance?

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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How Much Skin Can Be Tightened During Lower Body Lift?

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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Body Lift or Thigh Lift for Stretch Marks on Calves, Hips, and Thighs?

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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Procedures to Tighten Loose Skin from Massive Weight Loss?

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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How Much Does Lower Body Lift Cost?

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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Lift for Sagging Back Skin?

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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What Are the Pros and Cons of a Thigh Lift or Lower Body Lift ?

After liposuction, my thighs are just loose bags.

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What is the Typical Recovery from a Lower Body Lift?

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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Lower Body Lift with Incision Under Buttocks?

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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Is Lower Body Lift the Only Option?

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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How Much Weight to Lose Before Body Lift?

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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Lower Body Lift or a Combination of Other Surgery and Treatments?

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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Financing Plans for Body Lift and Breast Augmentation?

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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What is a Lower Body Lift?

What results can I expect from this surgery, and what is recovery like?

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Lower Body Lift or Extended Abdominoplasty?

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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Scarring from Body Lift

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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Avoiding Pulling Incisions After Lower Body or Inner Thigh Lift

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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Do Eating Disorder Histories Discourage Doctors from Removing Excess Skin?

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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Insurance Coverage for Body Lifts for Non-cosmetic Purpose?

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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Five Days Smoke Free Before Body Lift?

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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How Many Inches Are Lost Around the Waist After Body Lift?

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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Procedure to Remove a Large Apron of Fat

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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Lower Body Lift Doctor Recommendation

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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Body Lift + Liposuction for Weight Loss Patient?

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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Lower Body Lift - Better All at Once or Two Separate Surgeries?

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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Are Back Muscles Tightened During a Lower Body Lift?

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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Excess Lower Back Skin from Weight Loss. How to Correct It?

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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Can You Still Have Plastic Surgery(lower Body Lift) with a Cold?

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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LBL, TT, or Fleur-de-lis Given 8" Horizontal Scar 3" Above Belly Button?

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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Tummy Tuck vs. Body Lift

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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Financing Options for Body Lift?

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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Muscle Repair with Lower Body Lift?

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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Other Options for Body Lift?

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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Will Lower Body Lift Remove Some of my Tattoo?

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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Am I a Candidate for Lipo, or Do I Need Lower Body Lift?

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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Will I Need More Than a Tummy Tuck?

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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I Have a Lot of Skin to Be Removed, Can You Help Me? It Causes Yeast Infections.

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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Body Lift vs Smart Lipo

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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Best Time to Get Loose Skin Surgery After Weight Loss?

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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Does a Body Lift Include Arm / Breast Lift?

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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Lower Body Lift - Only on One Side?

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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Can All of my Fat Be Removed All at Once?

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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After Gastric Bypass - Will I Benefit from Lower Body Lift and Thigh Lift?

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?

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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Is Liposuction Part of the Body Lift Procedure?

Is liposuction part of the body lift procedure?

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Can I Remove the Loose Skin on my Backside and Thighs in One Surgery and What Scars Would I Have?

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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How Many Body Parts Are "Lifted" During a Body Lift Procedure?

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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What Size to Properly Fill 16 BWD, 36C Desiring DD? 5'9 145lbs, Med Build, Broad Shoulders

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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What % Body Fat Do I Need to Avoid Liposuction During a Body Lift?

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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After Losing 36 Kg is a Full Body Lift a Better Option

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?

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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Multiple Surgeries - Body Lift, Chin Reduction and Lip Implants?

Would I be able to undergo a body lift, chin reduction, and lip implants all at once?

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Will a Lower Body Lift Address Loose Skin After Lipo?

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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Which Body Contouring Techniques Work Best After Extreme Weight Loss?

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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Can a Full Body Lift Be Done in Seperate Surgeries Instead of One?

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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Sagging Breast and Loose Skin After Gastric Bypass Will Medicaid Pay to Remove This?

I am going to get gastric bypass I am 63bmi and I am worried about the sagging empty skin that is to come from rapidly loosing weight. I have...

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My Sacral Torsion is All out of Whack. How Can This Type of Thing Be Prevented in Body Lift?

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I Lost 100 Pounds. Now I Have Loose Skin, Stretch Marks, Love Handles. Recommendations? (photo)

32yr, 6ft, Male. Went from 270 to 170. Plenty of loose skin, stetch marks, and love handles remain. I weigh less than 2 brothers, same height and...

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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?

Should I reach my absolute goal weight before considering a body lift? 

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Can I Have a Lowerbody Lift Under IV Sedation and NOT a General Anesthesia?

I'm meant to under go a body lift(tummy,buttock,thighs) in July. Initially,I went for a lower body lift I'mquite thin from the upperbody but...

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How Will I Buckle my Belt Lipectomy?

Where and how should a belt lipectomy be buckled if you have posterior pelvic tilt/lordosis and front upper thigh prominence? I used to have shared...

After Weight Loss, What is my Best Option for Tightening the Loose Skin?

I was heavy throughout my childhood and teens, losing weight in my early twenties. Ever since then, I've had serious sagging of my abdomen, pubis...

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Realistic Expectations For Lower Body Lift? (photo)

I'm 51, 5'2" and 168. I'm losing weight with diet and exercise and still have more to lose prior to surgery. I'm wondering what I...

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Am I At The Right Weight For a Full TT, Breast Lift, and Medial Thigh Lift? (photo)

I am 50 years old, lost 80 pounds over several years through low-carb, and have been 15 pounds shy of "normal" BMI for over 6 months now...

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Will Fibrous Tissue Affect Future Plastic Surgeries?

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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What is a Body Lift

What exactly is a body lift? Am I a good candidate if I just lost 100 lbs and am dealing with lose and hanging skin? I am trying to find out if it is...

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Is This Treament for a Gastric By-pass Patient..its Been 2002 Since I Had It Now Looking to Remove the Belly Thigh Fat..

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Are There Benefits to Having Lower and Upper Body Lifts Done at Different Times?

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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Will an Upper Body Lift Decrease my Waist Circumference?

I've lost over 200 lbs through diet/exercise over the last 10 years. After losing 160, I had an abdominoplasty/paniculectomy (seven years ago) and...

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How Long After Excess Weight Loss is the Ideal Time for a Body Lift?

When should I consult a surgeon to discuss a body lift? Should the surgeon see the patient while they are loosing weight or after reaching an ideal...

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Will a LBL Address Significant Saddlebags? I Hear Resagging is Almost a Given.

I have lost about 190 pounds and my primary area of concern are my lateral saddlebags. How effective is the LBL in correcting this area? Or should I...

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Body Lift or Staggered Liposuction and Skin Removal For Saddle Bags?

HI,I had WLS and lost 120 lbs, feel great! I'm 5'10 tall and weigh 198 lbs with 25 more to be ideal wt. I workout daily, cardio & weight...

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Body Contouring or Body Lift?

For those who have lost over 150 pounds, should an overall body contouring plan be considered to just a body lift? Are there certain procedures that...

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Low Hemoglobin Count & Plastic Surgery: Is it Safe?

My HB count is 68. I am scheduled for a lower body lift in 2 weeks. I was asked to let my dr sign a pre-op form. I knew that he wouldnt since my count...

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Lost 101 Lbs. Have Loose Skin. Also Developed B.D.D. Afraid to Consult with a Surgeon.

Hello.I'm kevin.I lost 101 lbs.Would surgey help me? I didit by adopting ahealthy lifestyle and eating correctly, and lifting weights 5 days a...

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How is Body Lift Recipient Positioned So Pelvic Torque is Evenly Balanced After Surgery?

The torso is so complicated and everything depends on proper pivoting I would imagine. Is the patient marked in many different positions. This must be...

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Is There a Chance Your Skin Can Shrink Back After a Weight Loss of 100lbs or More?

I am 5ft 3in tall. Just had lap band put in place on Aug 19. My max weight was 320lbs (In June) and I am at 286ish now. I have been overweight most of...

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How Long After Gastric Bypass Are Plastic Surgery Improvements an Option? (photo)

Ok long story short, 5'6, 170 lbs, mother of 4, wife to deployed soldier, since Jan 2011 , 2 chosen, 2 not. One of the chosen was gastric bypass...

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Is 12 Days Off From Work Enough After Massive Surgery?

Am having breast revision/implant replacement, medial vert. thigh lift and buttock crease wedge lift (to address my excess skin on thighs due to...

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I Am Not Sure How Much More Weight to Loose Before Body Lift, Breast Reduction, How Early Should I Consult for Surgery? (photo)

Im looking to have surgery done to remove excess skin/fat from my lower body/chest area due to weight loss. I have lost 160+ lbs.(over past 3 yrs.)so...

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How Do I Find a Doctor Who Specializes in Formerly Obese People? (photo)

Hi I have more than the normal hanging skin on my arms and want to find someone who works more on formerly obese people verses someone who has aged...

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I Am 67 Years Old and Recently Lost About 35 Pounds- What Can I Do About the Loose Skin?

Is there anything that can be done about the loose skin on my stomach, arms, and thighs?

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Is 56 Too Old For a Lower Body Lift? I've Lost 70 Lbs.

I lost 70 pounds thru bariatric surgery and am scheduled for lbl in 2 weeks am i too old or should i just live with excess tissue.

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Any Places That Offer Discounted Plastic Surgery in New York

I need a lot of plastic surgery due to significant weightloss. I've read about residency clinics out of state that offer a discount, are there any...

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Can I Have a LBL and Arm Lift Done at the Same Time?

Can I have a LBL and arm lift done at the same time? My current weight is 155 lbs. and I was wondering how long I would be under for this surgery...

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Best Procedure for Lower Body Fat

I have had two girls and I'm only 21. I really need to get ride of the stretch and the belly flap. I wanna have my inner thigh fat gone and hip...

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How Long After Lower Body Lift Can I Perform Heavy Exercise Without Compromising My Results?

I workout 4-5 times per week, usually running 3-4 miles per day or a kickboxing workout. If I have a full lower body lift will I be able to resume...

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When Skin is Cut off During a Body Lift, How Much is Fat and How Much is Lean Body Mass?

Through diet and exercise, I have gone from 48% body fat to 15% body fat. I am planning on a body lift over the summer, and had the goal of getting to...

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Planning Ahead

I'm 54, female, and have been overweight most of my adult life. Through diet and light exercise alone I'm 70 lbs. from my goal of 125 pounds....

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What Are my Chances of Needing a Body Lift? I Got a Lap Band At 300 lbs

I am a 30 year old woman. I have been overweight for most of my adult life. I didn't become morbidly obese until my pregnancy at age 25. During my...

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How Much Excess Skin is Required for a Body Lift?

How do doctors measure excess skin? Is that is a primary factor for who qualifies for a body lift?

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Whats Procedure Should I Opt So That I Can Get Rid of the Sagging Skin off my Body?

I have lost significant amount of body weight in the last two years due to which now i am facing problem of sagging skin around my stomach and my butt...

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Went to my First Plastic Surgery Consult Today and Was Told there Weren't Options for My Arms and Thighs, Thoughts? (photo)

1st PS consult today-the doc told me that there isn't anything that he can do or would recommend to improve the look of my thighs/arms? me-33 yrs,...

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Do People Get Body Lifts Sometimes from Aging and Volume Loss as Apposed to Weight Loss?

Does the body need lifting like the face does to due to gravity? i find that older men at the beach dont seem to look like how they did when they were...

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What is the Best Preparation for a Successful Body Lift?

What preparatory measures like weight loss, exercise or adjusting medication dosage will maximize the probability of a successful body lift? What...

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How Much Less Expensive Are Older Body Lift Technologies Than Newer Technologies?

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How Much is Body Conturing in Birmingham , Al?

Also does the price include lower body lift, arms, thighs, breast lift? Are all the procedures done together on one day? This is for post gastric...

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Is There Any Doctors That Can Do a Full Body Lift All at One Time?

Im willing to fly to anywhere in th US to have a full body lift done at one time....I understand it would take a team of surgeons to reduce operation...

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How Do I Find the Money for my Surgery?

My insurance won't cover cosmetic surgery, where can I find the money to do the rest of the surgeries to remove extra skin from weight loss?

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I Think I Need a Lower Body Lift? (photo)

I have lost over 100lbs with diet and exercise and I have maintained this weight (140) for at least three years. I'm 35 I haven't had kids and...

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What is the Most Common Age for Men to Undergo a Body Lift?

Do men get body lifts primarily because of age related loose skin problems or weight loss related?

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What is the Approximate Cost for a Total Body Lift in Canada?

By total body lift I mean arms, breast lift with implants, tummy/pubic area, thigh and butt. I will be having gastric bypass some point soon hopefully...

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What Lesser Invasive Procedures Should I Try Before Considering a Body Lift?

I would like to avoid surgery, but I have multiple skin folds and sagging skin.

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What Are the Top 3 Things a Body Lift Surgeon Should Advise?

What will they tell patients besides details of the procedure, complications and the after care associated with a body lift?

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Would I Still Have Swellling After 6 Weeks Post Op with Abdominal Lipectomy?

I had a abdominal lipectomy to remove the excess skin and reposition my belly button. Im wondering is it normal to still have swelling after being 6...

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How Long Should I Wait to Go to the Gym Aftet LBL?

How long should i wait after lower body lift to go ack to the gym and to actively workout there, I am 25 ,non smoker, no diabetes history.

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Fleur De Lis or Breast Lift - Which One to Do First? (photo)

I'm a 30yo. and over the last 5-6 years I have lost over 120lbs. Now I need a Tummy tuck,breast lift and upper thighs lift.Each of these...

Will a Lower Body Lift Help With Cellulite?

I have a lot of cellulite on back of my thighs and buttocks. Will getting a lower body lift help me with the appearance of cellulite?

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Where Could I Have Loose Skin Removed Free After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

I had bypass surgery in 1993 with multiple subsequent complications.I'm a professional55y/o,recently divorced.I look much younger and am told...

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I Am Having Body Tuck Next Week, I Have a Holiday Booked 5 Wks Post Surgery - Will I Be Recovered and Can I Swim?

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Cellulite & Lower Body Lift - Will the Lift Help with Cellulite?

When I pull my skin up to imagine what the lower body lift results would look like, the cellulite on my front thighs and some on the back and sides...

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300 Vs 360 Circumferential Body Lift? Recommendations?

Hello, I obtained 4 surgical consults this weekend regarding a body lift. All 4 doctors recommended a lower body lift, but one mentioned doing a 300...

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Lower Body Lift Candidate After Weight Loss, But Still Heavy? (photo)

I am nearly 30 and I have lost 140ish pounds since 2008. I weighed 360 pounds originally and now I have plateauted at 220 pounds for the last two...

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Multiple Plastic Surgeries and Reasonable Time Under Anesthesia?

I have recently lost 135 lbs. and have excess skin I want removed. I want to have a 360 degree circumfrontial body lift along with a breast lift (NO...