Body Contouring or Body Lift?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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Tags: body contouring, comparison, loose skin, massive weight loss, options, tightening

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 are more effective and more affordable than a body lift after massive weight loss?

11 answers to Body Contouring or Body Lift?

Body Contouring vs Body Lift

Congratulations on your weight loss journey. As you may have experienced, losing 150 plus pounds will lead to having excess skin on your body. This is very uncomfortable for many patients and can even lead to rashes and infections in certain areas. Body contouring essentially is a component of a body lift. The body lift is designed specifically for the weight loss patient, so I do believe having just a few procedures may not leave you with a desirable result. I have seen some patients... more

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.drsiamakagha.com

Body contouring after weight loss

If you have lost 150 lbs and you have excess skin and laxity in the anterior abdominal wall, waist, and buttock areas, then a body lift (circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy) will likely be needed. 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... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Body-lift vs. Body-contouring.

A body-lift is necessary when there is significant amounts of excess skin, as is often seen in massive weight-loss patients. Body contouring often refers to contouring by way of liposuction. Such contouring does not involve skin excision and is best suited to patients who have tighter skin. At times, body-lift procedures (skin excision) may be combined with contouring (liposuction).

Ramin Behmand, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Strategic body contouring plan

Your question is very insightful. Congratulations on your wt. loss. Unfortunately, for most patients the success of wt loss results in excess skin throughout the body. It is very important to understand that for most patients, one operative procedure will not be enough to correct all of the post wt loss concerns. Meet with your board certified plastic surgeon and outline a safe, effective plan which will address your concerns specifically. While a lower body lift is... more

John Renucci, MD
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Body Contouring or Body Lift?

Unfortunately, there is no procedure or alternative to a bodylift for those massive weight loss patients if they want to achieve the best results. This is an extremly effective procedure in the right hands of a skilled and experienced surgeon. Unfortunately, the procedure takes 4-6 hours to complete so the price of the procedure reflects the amount of work done. Save your money and get thecorrect procedure done, you will be much happier.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

Developing a staged body contouring plan after 150 pound weight loss typically works best.

The key is that you consult with an ABPS certified Plastic Surgeon who can review the most safe and effective staged approach to handle your individual body contouring issues. Many patients are unhappy with the excess skin in their upper arms, thighs, abdomen, flanks, and breasts. Others have isolated areas of concern. Others have deflated buttock or breasts that they would like re contoured. The key is to have all of your concerns evaluated and a safe plan outlined that works for your time... more

Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Massive weight loss patients

Question about a patient losing > 150lbs and the procedures that may be considered: After weight loss of this amount, there are generally several procedures that may be considered: Lower body lift - circumferential excision of excess skin / fat around the waist line - which affects the abdomen, buttocks, lateral thighs, and flanks Breasts - typically involves a breast lift combined with implants Arms - arm lift or brachioplasty performed with or without use of... more

Sean A. Simon, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Surgery after Weight Loss

Thank you for the question. In my opinion, patients who have lost 150 pounds will likely benefit from lower body lifting to treat the abdomen, flanks, lower back and lateral thigh areas. Other areas that may concern these patients include the breasts ( breast lifting plus/minus breast implants), arms ( arm lifting), and thighs (thigh lifting). I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Improving your Body after Massive Weight Loss

Hi there- While unfair, there are a growing number of patients like yourself who have achieved a great accomplishment- losing a large amount of weight and improving their long term health in the process... Only to find that they've traded their excess weight for a large amount of excess skin. Modern options for body contour improvement are very successful and safe- but only under the appropriate circumstances. As for the details of the procedures recommended for you, it would... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Massive weight loss patients

In my personal opinion, the best procedures for massive weight loss are in the tummy, breasts and face. Arms and thighs begin to be less positive trade-offs of shape for scar. No liposuction is gnerally needed IMO as ths is mostly all a matter of excess skin excision. Remember that there are fatalities from this kind of surgery so don't overdo it and especially don't do too much in one day.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Body lift

After loss of 150 lb, you will probably need upper and lower body lift may be breast lift/aug. Medial thigh lift. Buttock??? You need to consult a board certified plastic surgeon and make a plan depending on what will give you the most benifit. Make a priority list and what you expect.