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Can All of my Fat Be Removed All at Once?

asked 1 year ago by Dallas TX8420 in Dallas TX
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 369 times
Tags: age 17 or under, teenager

I am 17 years old and I weigh 236lbs and I have always been a big size since I was a little girl, I was wondering if my skin sags and covers my private area,would it be possible to be removed and make my body look good. Also if i would be able to remove saggy skin from my arms and fat from my thighs all at once?

17 answers to Can All of my Fat Be Removed All at Once?

Total Body Lift

Total body contouring or total body lift is a possibility. With a strict perioperative protocol and by limiting the operative time to less than 6 hours the procedure can be performed safely. From your description it seems you would be a candidate for an extended abdominoplasty which adresses the flank or "love handle" area as well as the abdomen. It is difficult to determine from your e-mail if you would require liposuction of the thighs and arms or also a lift. You should... more

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

Considerations

If skin and fat hangs down over your pubic area, you would be a good candidate for surgery to improve that. As far as removing skin and fat from the arms and thighs, I would caution you to have too much surgery done in one setting. A reasonable start would be to have liposuction in the arms and thighs first. Since you are young, much of the skin will contract. If any remains, it can be safely removed in a second operation months later.

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Weight Loss and Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. The way to achieve the best results would be stable at your lowest weight before proceeding with surgery. It is possible that you can have multiple areas treated at the same time but safety should be the first priority in any elective surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Can All of my Fat Be Removed All at Once?

It seems to me that the question you are asking is can you have multiple procedures done at one time to reduce the excess skin and fat or your abdomen and arms as well as have liposuction of your legs. The answer to this question is yes and it can be done safely. I would suggest you discuss your particular issues with a surgeon that you feel comfortable with and let them guide you in your decision.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

Body lift after stable ideal weight.

You can have all of the mentioned procedures at once, when you are at your ideal body weight for at least 6 months.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Body lifts

Once you lose the weight you plan and get to your ideal body weight, you can undergo a body lift procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Body Lifts are for after weight loss

Body Lifts are performed to remove the excess skin that remains after weight is lost. Depending on the number of areas requiring treatment, this can be done all at once or in stages. I suggest that you meet your weight loss goals before considering this surgery.

Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon

www.drgenter.com

How much fat can a body lift remove?

Body lifts are best after you have lost weight. These procedures work best if you have loose skin and less fat. Body lifts are excellent for removal of extra skin and for "aprons" of skin and fat hanging down. The first step is getting the weight down. Hope that helps Dr. Korman

Josh Korman, MD
Monterey Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction, how much is safe

I am not sure how tall you are, however being 236 pounds my suggestion would be to lose weight on your own. Liposuction is not indicated for obesity it is indicated for individuals that have one or two areas that are stubborn and don't respond with diet and exercise. The skin laxity that you have can addressed after you have lost most of the weight and you are at a healthy BMI. I would advise you to seek out a medical doctor that can assist you with diet and exercise. Good Luck... more

Bernard Shuster, MD
Hollywood Plastic Surgeon

How much fat can be removed at once

The amount of skin and fat that can be removed at one time depends on a few things. Longer surgeries tend to have a higher risk of complications and result in longer recoveries. At times, it is better to stage the procedures a few months apart. Ask your Board Certified plastic surgeon about how much it is safe to do at once based on your health status and specific needs.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Body contouring options

To contour your abdomen or waist, you want to make sure your waist loss has stablized before opting for a procedure. Procedural options can include tummy tuck, extended tummy tuck, or a body lift also known as a circumferential body lift. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Removing all fat at once

At Gill Plastic Surgery, we recommend a few considerations when discussing the best type of body contouring procedure: 1. How tall are you? Weighing 236 pounds at 6"10" is much different than 4'10". We typically utilize a formula based on body weight and height called a BMI to determine the safest weight to perform an elective cosmetic procedure. 2. How long has your weight been stable? We prefer for you to be at a goal... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

"All of my fat removed at once" is NOT safe or appropriate.

It sounds as if you have been working at losing weight if you have sagging skin of the arms, thighs, and abdomen. Good for you! We all know how hard it is to reach a goal, and we often see patients who have worked so extremely hard like you who may have plateaued out with their weight loss, still have a long way to go, and hope for plastic surgery to "take them the rest of the way!" Regardless of your height (unless you are over 6'6" tall), 236 pounds is still too... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Body contouring after weight loss

Body contouring after weight loss can address many areas. When the excess is taken up in the abdomen it is very common to pattern the skin removal to lift and reduce the fold over the pubic area and make your body look normal again. Concerning arms and thighs, you should consider how you will manage after your procedure, and how much help you will have. We usually feel it best to focus on your 'worst' area first, and take on more after a full recovery. These are safe procedures if... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction Not Indicated for Obesity

Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. The ideal candidate is someone of normal or nearly normal body weight who has small localized areas of fat which have not responded to diet and exercise. Alos thigh lifts and brachioplasties are best performed after moderate or massive weight loss has been achieved.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Not all of your fat can be removed at once

It is a great question. If you were a candidate for liposuction, you could not do an unsafe amount of it. You can remove, safely a large amount, but mustly from areas like your abdomen, chest, flanks, back and legs. Have to be careful with the fluid inbalance which could be a disaster. Also, there is a lot of internal fat around your organs, which can not be removed. With your weight, it is best to loose some first and then lipo areas of concern. Please go to a board certified plastic... more

Luis A. Vinas, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Extensive surgery

This is a good question. Surgery can be performed in multiple places at once. It is not unusual to do a tummy tuck (which would remove skin from your abdomen that is overlapping your groin) and an armlift all at one time. However, the longer the surgery, the more difficult the recovery and the higher the risk of complications. Every surgeon is different. I like to keep surgical time below 6 hours if possible. At the weight you describe, further weight loss... more