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How Can I Find out if Revision Would Help with Disappointing Result from Full Bodylift?

asked 11 months ago by D&D in MA
Latest answer by Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
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Tags: 5 months post-op, loose skin, spare tire, unhappy

Five plus months out from a circumferential bodylift I am very upset with loose skin in front and a new spare tire all around my midsection. Please will someone give me an idea of what I can do to find out what remedy might be possible for me. I don't know where to turn. Thanks for any response, professional or personal.

8 answers to How Can I Find out if Revision Would Help with Disappointing Result from Full Bodylift?

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Some loose skin after body lift can occur

Especially patients who have lost a lot of weight or whose skin has lost its elasticity (ability to stretch) can develop some looseness of the skin after body lifts or other skin tightening procedures. That should not be considered a complication, but just a consequence of the quality of the skin, and can occur no matter how tight the surgeon made the closure. Of course, the best thing to do is to meet with your surgeon and discuss your concerns frankly. If you are not... more
James Nachbar, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Disappointing Result from Full Bodylift?

This is an issue you should discuss with your surgeon and if possible get a second opinion from another experienced surgeon in this area of work. Not all surgeons regularly perform the bodylift procedure. Please look for a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

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Disappointed with body lift results

While it would be helpful to have some pictures to examine, here are some things to think about: Often, MWL (massive weight loss) patients have damaged skin. The elasticity ("springiness") is poor. Even though your surgeon pulls things tight during surgery, these patients can have a high rate of further skin stretch, because the skin doesn't hold up well - and it lengthens & stretches out. This leads to the return of some looseness as time goes by...... more
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Loose skin after lower body lift

It is difficult to give any advice without examining you or at least seeing photos. I agree with the other doctors that many patients who have lost a significant amount of weight have skin elasticity problems and therefore achieving that tight look may be difficult. I also agree that you should have a conversation with your plastic surgeon in regards to your concerns to see what options you have. Always make sure you are visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon for these... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with excess skin following body lift.

There are several reasons for you to have the excess skin following a body lift. The first of course is that you have lost additional weight. Second. After significant weight loss the skin has lost its elasticity and stretches out after having been tightened during lift procedures. A sign or this damage are the stretch marks or striae. Third, if your had a pregnancy your skin may have lost its elasticity because of the relatively rapid... more
Fredrick A. Valauri, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drvalauri.com

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Body Lift, ....dissatisfying results

The first place to begin is with your Plastic Surgeon. If you don't get the satisfaction you are looking for, then get a second opinion. You might have something that can be improved upon, or it is possible that you already have a good result. There is no way for us to know without examining you in person or at minimum in pictures.
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Full body lift revision

It is difficult to assess your issues without photographs,however, at five months post op you are probably nearing your final appearance.It is best to first review your concerns with your original surgeon to see if a revisional procedure would be helpful. If you are not satisfied with the options then a second opinion would be warranted.
David A. Bottger, MD

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift

You need to have another meeting with your surgeon and discuss all these issues. Have a second opinion with a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY. for a full examination and discussion of your options and desires . Pictures may help define the problem, so we can give better advise
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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