Lower Body Lift After Weight Loss? (photo)

I lost over 100 pounds but still have 35 left to go. I've been stuck at this weight for over a year. I need a lower body lift because I believe that a tummy tuck isn't going to do much for me. I'm sick of seeing the excess skin on my hips, thighs and over my pubic area. Though I still am considered overweight do you think I could benefit from the lift now??? I'm 46 years old and 5'4 inches tall. Thank you.

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age 45-54 excess skin 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in after weight loss

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by gajosie in columbus, ga

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Body contouring after weight loss

If your weight loss has stablized and your weight has been stable for over 6 months, you are likely ready to consider contouring procedures. Thank you for sharing your photos. To transform your entire waist from front to back, I would likely recommend a circumferential body lift. Most plastic surgeons refer to a body lift as a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy. This procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck + waist/lateral thigh... more

Lower Body Lift After Weight Loss

Congratulations on the 100 pounds. Since you are at a standstill, this seems like a perfectly appropriate time to proceed with your surgery which will probably be a belt lipectomy, or lower body lift. This will improve multiple areas, including the abdomen, the pubic area, the outer thighs, and the buttocks. It won't do much for the inner thighs, and that would be best done at a separate stage later on. Many patients are able to continue their... more

I Lost 100 lbs. - Weight Stable - Would A Lower Body Lift Help At This Time?

YES! You are a perfect candidate for a lower body lift, also known as a dermal belt lipectomy. The posterior aspect will pull up the loose skin on your outer thighs. It will pull up your buttocks. The anterior tummy tuck portion of the lower body lift will pull up the loose skin on your anterior thighs and get rid of a lot of excess skin on your abdomen. Because of the excess skin, this procedure may have to be done twice to give you the look you desire. ... more

Lower Body Lift

You probably will benifit from a two stage procedure. 1: circumferential lower body lift with liposuction abdomen flanks and trochanteric area. 2> Liposuction thighs and vertical thigh lift

Lower Body Lift After Weight Loss?

Congratulations on your accomplishment. That is quite an achievement. I have never had a patient come into the office after massive weight loss that didn't say they had more weight to lose. You have to understand that there is fat attatched to all that extra skin and you cannot get rid of it until you get rid of the skin. I think you are ready for the surgery.

Body contouring after massive weight loss

Timing of having the surgery really depends on whether you have reached your plateau, stable weight. If you have, then it would be appropriate to proceed. If not, continue with your weight loss program but please make sure it is one you will be able to live with for the rest of your life. If not, you will simply slip back to old habits and regain much of the lost weight. When you have contouring procedures mentioned by the others, weight gains will result in fat... more

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Removing excess skin after weight loss

While I understand it's frustrating to be stuck at a weight, look at it this way, - you not only managed to lose weight, you've managed to maintain the weight loss. It sounds and looks like you're a perfect candidate for a body lift which can be done in one surgical session or in stages. Speaking to a board certified plastic surgeon experienced with bariatric reconstruction would allow you to formulate the best plan for you, based on your specific needs. I would also recommend... more

Lower Body Lift

Congratulations on the weight loss. As you already know, you will benefit from a lower body lift and a vertical thighplasty. In addition, you will likely need a thigh lift. As a board certified plastic surgeon specialized in plastic surgery after weight loss, I typically perform both in one stage. In addition, you may desire to have your buttock shape enhanced since a lower body lift on its own will flatten the butt area. To learn more about Plastic Surgery after... more