Your best starting point is to consult The American Society of Plastic Surgeons - ASPS. Every one of its members is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and unlike other groups purporting to be plastic surgeons, ASPS members have to abide by a strict code of ethics. Visit www.plasticsurgery.org... more
Lower Body Lift Doctor Recommendation
I am considering lower body lift after gastric bypass done in 1996. Can you suggest a surgeon? This will be a once in a lifetime procedure and I want to get done in 8/09. I also at least need guidelines (I know it depends on MD and locale) when I interview doctors. Thank you!
4 answers to “Lower Body Lift Doctor Recommendation”
A: Post gastric bypass surgeon
Your best bet is to ask the local Dr's who do the gastric bypass which plastic surgeons they send their patients to. This will give you a small group of plastic surgeons who have the experience. Then check them out. You shouild have a consultation that includes before and after pictures of previous patients.
A: Choose your lower body lift surgeon carefully
You must feel great after your weight reduction. Losing the excess skin can improve self image, and improve the fit and appearance in clothes. First, is to choose a board certified plastic surgeon with experiance in the post-bariatric patients, who knows how to sequence the procedures to maximize your... more
A: Use a surgeon who specilizes in weight loss patients.
Congrats on your weight loss. Plastic surgery can go a long way to help you complete your journey. Post-bariatric plastic surgery is a very specialized area of plastic surgery, and requires a very different evaluation of patients, modified techniques, and specialized pre- and postop care because of... more
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