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

asked 3 months ago by dreamermommy in Tampa, FL
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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Tags: comparison, love handles, massive weight loss, recommendation

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 training but cannot seem to get rid of my outer thigh area which is disproportionately bigger than rest of my body. I wear a medium on top and XL pant 18! As I continue on my weight loss if I lose more weight on face will lose buccal fat now!:( Thinking of liposuction of saddlebags at this point in a series.. with lower body lift after?So discouraged your op?

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

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Excess skin after weight loss

It is difficult to answer your question without photos and a physical exam. If you have loose skin from weight loss, you may benefit from a body lift. These procedures are usually tailored for a patient who has experience significant weight loss. These procedures are designed to recontour the entire waist and lower trunk. They include 3 procedures: -Tummy Tuck -Waist lift/lateral thigh lift -buttock lift Many of my female patients who have lost volume in... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Excess skin after weight loss

With massive weight loss a body lift may be the right thing for you. Liposuction can be done for areas that are full but the skin may become looser.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Excess skin after weight loss

Without photos or a face to face physical examination it is impossible to make any specific recommendations. You can certainly split your body contouring surgery into smaller procedures split by area of the body and/or liposuction vs. skin removal. It may even be advisable to do so for safety reasons. There is no reason for you to be discouraged as the weight loss surgery and the diet/exercise will get you to a certain point then you will need body contouring surgery to get past that point.... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Can Be Problematic After Massive Weight Loss

A photo would have been helpful, but with a 120 pound weight loss there usually is a good bit of excess skin. Liposuction of your thighs alone will probably result in unattractive skin in the area. A lower body lift would address this as well as other areas of excess skin which you probably have.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Best Option for Complex Problem will Depend on Many Details

Hi there- I think there are probably several safe pathways you could take to a similarly outstanding outcome, and the decision-making differences will end up depending on your preferences for timing, recovery, and your goals. I would not want you to think that one plan would always necessarily be better than another. So your best bet is to find a great surgeon you like and trust first, then firm up your plan.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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360 body lift circumferential body lift saddle bags plastic surgery after massive weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss!! You should be VERY proud of yourself and not discouraged. I have seen many patients with the saddle bags you describe. If your saddlebags are "mild", I would suggest liposuction and a body lift in a single procedure. If your saddlebags are "moderate", I would suggest aggressive liposuction; liposuction may need to be done once or twice. After the liposuction , I would then suggest a... more
J. Timothy Katzen, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Saddle bags after weight loss surgery

I have seen disproportionately large hips and thighs after weight loss. This is a complex area with focused options, depending on your presentation. Liposuction might be an option, but more often, a surgery skin removal is necessary. Two stages may be necessary, with liposuction to deflate the tissues, then followed by skin removal. I recommend you schedule a visit with a Board-certified plastic surgeon to get a better sense of what you need after history and physical to provide more... more
Michele A. Shermak, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift- Improving the thighs, abdomen, and back

Congratulations on your weight loss and body transformation. Body contouring surgery is a general term for all the aesthetic procedures that board certified plastic surgeons perform to contour the skin over the newly defined underlying frame. Massive weight loss is associated with the presence of loose droopy skin. By performing a specified lift to any area of concern, a trained surgeon can create the sensual and beautiful contours and smooth skin you are striving... more
John G. Apostolides, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

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