Santa Monica Body Lift doctors
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica |
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Gerald Minniti, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
120 South Spalding Drive Suite 330, Beverly Hills |
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Michael Zarrabi, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
2001 Santa Monica Blvd. 890w , Santa Monica |
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Tracy L. Cordray, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 1180 West, Santa Monica |
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A. Charlotta La Via, MD
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
2001 Santa Monica Blvd 1180-W, Santa Monica |
Recent Answers
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 week. I've maintained weight loss for 1 year. Took 2 years to lose the weight. . Loose skin on chest abdomen, buttocks,arms,thighs. Bodyfat through underwater weighing (hydrostatic test) is 11%.It is severely effecting self-esteem.Afraid to get help; because I fear the loose skin, esp. on the chest, is fat.I still feel fat.I have nightmares.. Thanks
Hello Kevin,
Absolutely amazing transformation you have done to yourself!
I have seen so many people who have lost more than 100 pounds, and I can tell you that those who did it on their own without bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or lap bands) are far more concerned about every ounce of fat, every inch of skin, and are much more fearful of becoming heavy again. I would refrain from labels such as BDD. You do not need to see a psychiatrist/psychologist.
I know the photos you took don't tell the whole story of what's bothering you, but let me tell you that you have performed a greater transformation in your appearance than any plastic surgical procedure can for you now.
Please visit a few surgeons that specialize in post bariatric plastic surgery and have them evaluate you. Tell them everything and be honest. The more detail you can give them, the more certain they will be about being able to help you.
Best of luck!
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 be seeking another procedure which is more effective?
Hello Txestella,
It is true that outer thigh lifts or lower body lifts have a difficult time with the saddlebag region due to it's unique anatomy. However, that does not mean you won't get a significant permanent improvement, even with some settling of the tissues after surgery. Body contouring for those that were morbidly obese has a very high re-operation rate due to poor tissue and skin characteristics; it's the norm not the exception. You should enter into any plastic surgical procedure armed with the knowledge that you will probably benefit from some form of revision surgery that may require general anesthesia or just local anesthesia, depending on how extensive the revision. A responsible and experienced plastic surgeon will tell you this during a preoperative consultation.
Please don't misunderstand what I am saying; body contouring is the best way possible to change your appearance after adequate weight loss, and other less expensive or minimally invasive techniques will give you no results. An alternative to the LBL is direct excision of the saddlebag region. It is more effective, but has a much more conspicuous scar placement and will not address other issues including the waist, hip, and buttocks.
Best of luck!
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 these areas during the recovery. I would think even going to the bathroom would be problematic even if the patient was otherwise lying in bed recovering.
Also, I live on the third floor, and stairs are not recommended, either! How are these situations managed without pulling the incisions? I'm concerned about ripping open the stitches.
Good question regarding recovery after a body lift or thigh lift. Your surgeon will discuss timing of surgery and choice of surgery to minimize the impact of the sutures and surgery on postoperative activity. In my practice, I recommend a more conservative approach as a more rapid recovery and resumption of activity usually leads to healthier patients and more salient results.
