Houston Body Lift doctors

	C. Bob Basu, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston		30 answers
	Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 11914 Astoria Blvd. Ste. 470, Houston		24 answers
	John LoMonaco, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 1009 Missouri St, Houston		17 answers
	Paul S. Gill, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 9200 Pinecroft Suite 460, The Woodlands		14 answers
	Sugene Kim, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 4185 Technology Forest Blvd. Suite 150, The Woodlands		4 answers
	Andrew Lyos, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon 6560 Fannin St Suite 1530, Houston		4 answers

Recent Answers

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.

A: Skin Removal After Weight Loss at Age 56

Well congratulations on your accomplishment. Your age is less inportant than your health status. Hopefully the weight loss helped improved your health, but any residual issues should be carefully addressed.

Since your surgery is in two weeks, I am sure your surgeon has peformed the necessary tests and lab studies you may need. Best wishes, Dr. L.

John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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?

A: What is a body lift?

Great question. I've seen the terms body lift, lower body lift, belt lipectomy, circumferential body lift... Usually, for my patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, my first line of attack is a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy = lower body lift. This procedure is 3 procedures all in one:

1. tummy tuck

2. waist/lateral thigh lift

3. buttock lift +/- buttock augmentation

This procedure requires 4.5-6.5 hrs of surgery and requires an overnight stay in my practice.

Dr. Basu

C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

How Many Weeks After a Body Lift Can You Exercise? Are there certain areas of the body that are better to target and others to avoid when beginning an exercise routine again after a body lift?

A: Exercise after body lift

I advise my body lift patients to avoid any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks after surgery. So no exercising for this time period. You need to give time for your incisions and surgical sites to heal. Hope this helps. Dr. Basu

C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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	“Love Dr & Staff - Houston, TX” Ater my lapband in November 2008 I lost 100 pounds, and opted for a lower body lift, butt autoaugmentation, brachioplasty, breast lift and augmententation in June 2011. Also went back to him after a general surgeon (not Dr. L) performed abdominal surgery and left railroad tracks down my the middle of my abdomen, which also resulted in a hernia. He fixed the hernia and the scar from the other... more
	“Lower Body Lift Gave Me a New Life -...” I'm completely amazed at the results from my lower body lift and breast lift. After having lost 120 pounds, I still had issues with my body from all the excess skin. I just wanted it GONE...I never imagined that the results would be so amazing! more
	“Transformed my Life - Houston, TX” I lost over 130 lbs from my weight loss surgery. I had all this loose skin and everything looked horrible even in clothing. I had lost my butt. I needed serious help. I had my body lift and buttock augmentation using my own tissue with no implants. It was a big surgery with about a 2 week recovery until I was feeling pretty good - but so worth it! I love my new waist and... more
	“Getting the Best Surgeon You...” I did my procedures to make me look more normal looking. To help me look how I feel on the inside. I felt like if I left the skin I could easily fill it back up. I had to get rid of it to help me ensure I would not gain it back. After losing 136 lbs with diet and exercise I went looking for a PS. A friend referred me to Dr. L. I had an upper body lift in April 2009. For those unfamiliar... more
	“Body lift,autologus butt implant,...” Lost more than 100 lbs and had alot of excess skin i am 2 1/2 mths out and i couldn't be happier. janet called me everyday to check-up on me and how i was doing until my next follow up with the dr. i still have the 2nd stage of my surgeries to come and i will definitely be having them with dr lomonaco. thank you and your staff for a wonderful experience. more
	“Changed my Life - Houston, TX” I lost 135lb and the extra skin was bothering me. I got a lower and upper body lift and it has changed my life. more
	“I Wish I Had it a Lot Sooner: He is...” Many more pros than cons. I did it because I had lost over 100 pounds and it has made me feel like a new person. Dr. LoMonaco is an artist. He assured me that I would not be in much pain after I had a lower body lift and brest implants and I wasn't. The pain was not near what I expected.The scars are barely visible. I have a bed that raises your feet and head. That... more
	“Worth It Results - Houston, TX” I've lost 90 lbs and the body didn't shrink up. I'm 3 weeks post op, LBL and Breast Augmentation and am very happy with my results and potential results as well as the time and courtesy Dr. LoMonaco and his staff have provided me. I highly recommend his office for any person that is looking into surgery as a result of extreme weightloss. more
	“Total Transformation! - Sugar Land, TX” I fought to lose about 70 pounds and wanted to reward myself for the effort by having everything lifted, tucked and removed! I was a single mom, never went out, unhappy with my tummy, butt and breasts and now I feel and look like a new woman and, 7 years later, am over the TOP happily married! more
	“I Can't Stop Trying on Clothes! -...” I have to admit my soul focus was on reaching the monetary goal for my lower body lift, butt augmentation, breast lift and side of chest lift. I really didn’t know what questions to ask about the recovery, because I didn’t know what to expect. WOW. Um, have you been hit by a bus lately?!? I honestly thought I would just shake it off and get to gettin’. This process requires... more
	“The Best! - Houston, TX” I lost 200 pounds and had lots of excess skin. I wanted to feel human again. I had a lbl/buttock auto-aug/bl. more
	“Quality Surgeon - Houston, TX” I lost 140 pounds and had so much lose skin all over my body. It is hard to have a positive body image when your grandson tells you that you have wrinkled skin like an elephant. I had a lower body and breast lift. I don't look like an elephant any more. more
	“Body Lift - Houston, TX” After losing 80+ lbs following bariatric surgery, I needed to have excess skin removed. Dr. L did thigh lift, breast reduction/lift, buttocks lift, buttocks fat grafting and lipo in multiple areas. more
	“Top Notch Weightloss Surgery -...” Following a Gastric Sleeve Surgery I had lost almost 200 pounds leaving a large apron of skin around my midsection as well as various sagging areas on my back, sides, and groin. My initial weightloss was 200 lbs. and left a great deal of skin to be removed and scuplted. My surgery was going to be complicated and my status put me at higher risk of complications. To say that Dr.... more
	“I Now Feel Pretty! - Houston, TX” I had the surgery to get rid of the extra skin that my gastric bypass had left. more
	“So Glad I Finally Had This Surgery...” After losing 160 lbs, I had excess skin that all my work outs and exercise couldn't erase. I was worried because I didn't want to lose my fitness level with the down time from the surgery, but knew I needed to do it if I was to achieve a better level of happiness with my body. I researched and decided upon my surgeon. That was my best decision. I had many nervous moments before the... more
	“Lower Body Lift Following Massive...” My experience was positive from start to finish! From the moment I had my initial consultation through post-op period I have been impressed. The staff is caring, professional and very personable. My initial visit was very thorough, not rushed in any way and the surgeon took time to explain every little detail. The technique used meant a great result with very little pain, scaring or even... more
	“Lower Body Lift and Breast Lift...” I had the most amazing experience with my Dr. in Houston. I had a lower body lift and breast lift done at the same time. I have lost over 180 lbs and was in desperate need of a lower body lift and breast lift. The results are amazing!! I was in very little pain, and was back at work 3 weeks after my procedures! I was monitored closely for my follow ups and didn't have any complications... more
	“Lower Body Lift, Lipo Breast Lift...” I had a lower body lift including lyposuction with a breast lift and implants. I was amazed how fast my recovery was. Coming our of surgery I was placed on a pain pump, after is was completed, I went home just taking tylenol. Pain was so minimal. I had no brusing, no bleeding and my incisions a month later look like a thin line of string. I attribute this all to following the dr's... more
	“Lower Body Lift, Breast Lift, Arm...” The price stated above is for two surgeries a year apart. After years of obesity, I lost my excess weight and though I gained a new appreciation for life and health, I was left with excess skin that exercise would not fix. My first surgery was in December 2007. I had a breast lift with silicone implants, lower body lift, buttock auto-augmentation and thigh lift with liposuction... more
	“My Lower Body Lift and Breast Lift...” There are no cons, only pros! I had a lower body lift and breast lift on September 24, 2009 and it has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. After a 120 pound weight loss, I had problems with excess skin and saggy breasts which were causing problems while exercising. From my initial consultation with Dr. Lo I knew he was the right doctor for me to bring me through the remainder... more
	“Lower Body Lift After Losing 100lb” After losing 100 lbs, I looked better with my clothes on than off, which was a shame after all that hard work. By strictly following the doctor's recomendations, I healed quickly and was able to resume an even better than before normal lifestyle. There was some discomfort after the surgery - but very manageable and I was back to work full time in 3 weeks. more