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Is Liposuction Part of the Body Lift Procedure?

asked 1 year ago by 4730anon in Houston
Latest answer by Mary Lee Peters, MD
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Is liposuction part of the body lift procedure?

17 answers to Is Liposuction Part of the Body Lift Procedure?

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Body Lift and Liposuction

During a Lower body lift, liposuction is used for two reasons. One is to remove the unwanted deposits of certain areas such as flanks or outer thighs. This can really help in establishing a proper contour. Another reason that liposuction can be used in lower body lifts is to loosen the tissue of the thighs. Liposuction in this scenario can really help the superior lift of the thighs.
Sepehr Egrari, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.egrari.com

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Bodylift is a powerful procedure at producing great shape.

Generally, liposuction is not considered part of a bodylift, however, we often combine a bodylift with liposuction of other parts of the body to give a better overall result and total bldy contour. A bodylift addresses the excess skin and fat around the midportion of the torso. It is a wonderful procedure that is extremely powerful at producing an excellent body shape.
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

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Liposuction adds further refinement to body lift procedures

.Body lift surgery is generally recommend for individuals with skin laxity, most frequently fol owing massive weight loss. Liposuction can be added to body lift procedures to further define your shape. A lower body lift combines an abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) with an outer thigh and buttock lift. Liposuction can be included to improve the shape of the waistline, as well as the outer thighs. An upper body lift corrects the breasts(or chest) as well as the lateral chest folds and can be... more
Andrew Lyos, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift

After massive weight loss, ther is excess skin and sometimes, more often than you think, there is still some fat pockets that need liposuction. If these pockets are within the areas of body lift then the liposuction is included. Discuss this with your surgeon ahead of time, agree on exactly what is being done. The liposuction will give a better result.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Liposution and Body Lifting Together

Liposuctioning is commonly performed at the time of a body lift. It can used in many different ways. It may be used to decrease bulk in an area that is resistent to weight loss, such as the thighs or arms. It may be used to help loosen the skin of the thighs so as to achieve better pull of adjacent tissues to get more from the lift. It can be used to taper resistant fat in surrounding areas such as the back. Every body lift procedure should be tailored to you... more
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.maryleepetersmd.com

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Liposuction in Body Lifting Surgery

Thank you for your question. Yes, liposuction can be used as a very important tool during the body lifting procedure to assist with body contouring and helping to achieve the final result.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift and liposuction

I do not routinely combine liposuction of undermined regions at the same time as a body lift. It  increases the seroma rate.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Combination of body lift and liposuction

I utilize some liposuction at the time of a body lift most of the time.  There are a number of areas which can be safely treated with liposuction at the same time as a body lift including the abdomen, flanks and lateral thighs.  You surgeon can identify the areas which can be safely and effectively treated at the time of surgery.
Terrence Murphy, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction with body lift

If you have areas of excess fat, then liposuction at the time of a body lift is commonly done. A discussion with your surgeon can define which areas would be treated.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction with Bodylift

I frequently use liposuction in combination with my bodylift to optimize the flank and abdominal contours.    Despite massive weight loss, a patient can still have fatty deposits of the trunk that will benefit from  a combination of liposuction and skin excision.    By combining liposuction with bodylift,  dramatic results can be safely achieved in a single stage procedure.
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift Surgery & Liposuction

A body lift is also known as a circumferential body lift (aka belt lipectomy).  This is a very powerful procedure that is, in essence, 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck, waist lift/lateral thigh lift, and buttock lift/contouring.   Although liposuction is not traditionally a part of a body lift, it is frequently used as an adjunctive procedure to fine tune or sculpt certain areas.  In addition, buttock augmentation using your own tissue is also a popular... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Liposuction is very helpful with Body Lifting

Depending on the patient, liposuction can significantly improve body lifting results. Many patients with excess skin after massive weight loss also have residual areas of lipodystrophy(excess fat deposits) and I frequently use liposuction to improve the overall results. Consult with your surgeon to see if you are a candidate for liposuction during your body lift surgery.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift combined with Liposuction is possible.

A body lift involves an incision around the entire trunk and elevating tissue flaps so they can be resected then tightened.  This extensive surgery interrupts the normal blood supply to the edges of the tissue which need to be sutured together.  Adding liposuction to these tissue flaps could futher reduce the blood supply to the tissues and result in poor wound healing and tissue death.  Areas away for the surgical site can be contoured with liposuction at the same time... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift

Although  Liposuction is not a part of a Body  Lift operation, is used very often to even the body parts when surgery is perform
Alejandro J. Quiroz, M.D.

Mexico Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and body lift procedure.

Liposuction is generally not part of the body lift procedure although it is commonly performed in combination. Many surgeons utilize a device that is similar to a liposuction instrument without the suction applied. This allows the skin to be mobilized and resected with less wound tension.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Part of the Body Lift Procedure

It can be part of the excisional lifting operation or it may not be. You did not specify the exact operation or post any photos. Seek in person opinions from boarded surgeons in your area. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift & Liposuction

I tend to perform little, if any, liposuction at the time of a body lift.  The body lift requires a circumferential incision resulting in the interruption of a great deal of the normal blood supply.  In addition, a body lift is a very time-consuming procedure with which I usually perform no additional procedures which might increase operative risks.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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