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Body Lift + Liposuction for Weight Loss Patient?

asked 2 years ago by Misslittleselfconsious
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: thighs, female, 210-229 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, after pregnancy, sagging, weight loss, belly

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 is 5'7" and weight is 215lbs. My BMI is 33. I'm not looking for a weight loss solution, but to enhance my trouble areas. I will attempt to lose more weight, before any procedures. What would be my best options? Please give me any suggestions. The photo are of the same day.

4 answers to Body Lift + Liposuction for Weight Loss Patient?

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Weight loss and surgery

Thank you for your question. Yes, the best thing to do is to continue with weight loss. The way to have the best surgical results is to be at your lowest, stable weight prior to surgery. From your photos, it seems that a tummy tuck or extended tummy tuck (tummy tuck with back lipectomy) would be a good option. Liposuction may also be used a tool to get better contouring during surgery. Best Wishes!
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift

I would first lose weight and get down to an ideal place before undergoing a body lift. I do not combine it with liposuction.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift vs Extended Tummy Tuck

Based on your photo you will likely benefit from a body lift or an extended tummy tuck. A body lift generally refers to a procedure known as a belt lipectomy a.k.a. circumferential body lift. These procedures are usually tailored for a patient who has experience significant weight loss or have excess skin and fat extended to their back/flanks and buttock areas. These procedures are designed to recontour the entire waist and lower trunk. They include 3 procedures: •Tummy... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Body Lift + Liposuction an individual case.

.In looking at your picture I would advise a two step procedure for you. A body lift will make a large improvement in your trouble areas and can be done safely.  Liposuction of areas that are not involved in the body lift procedure can also be performed safely. However, I feel you will obtain the best result by having the body lift first and then, in a second procedure, having liposuction to really refine the overall body shape. I would recommend that you seek the consultation of a... more
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

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