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How Soon Can I Get Mastopexy Surgery After Massive Weight Loss Caused by Bariatric Surgery

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 202 times
Tags: weight loss, candidate, comparison, massive weight loss, mastopexy, natural, non surgical, type

Does it matter if you experienced massive weight lost with bariatric surgery or naturally for determining when a mastopexy could be allowed?

7 answers to How Soon Can I Get Mastopexy Surgery After Massive Weight Loss Caused by Bariatric Surgery

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Mastopexy After Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question. Plastic surgery after massive weight loss (after bariatric surgery or through diet and exercise) is best done after the patient reaches a stable weight. At that time, an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan can be determined. If surgery is done prematurely the patient may require further surgery after he/she drops even further weight. With massive weight loss, in a short period of time, patients are often left with a significant amount... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift after weight loss

In answer to your question; NO, it doesn't matter how you lost the weight. What matters is that you are done loosing weight before you consider any type of 'lifting' procedure. It is best to wait a few months after you have reached your ideal weight in order to have the best result possible. I hope this helps you, best wishes Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Mastopexy after massive weight loss

You should wait until you have reached a plateau in your weight loss. This will give you the best chance of not have to revise the lift. Also you may combine the breast lift with other procedures if needed. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy after massive weight loss

In order for your surgeon to plan an appropriate operationg it is important that your weight loss has plateaued. Once you are no longer losing weight an additional 6 months will allow some of the skin to shrink around its smaller contents. If you are impatient and go for body contouring surgery too soon there is a much greater chance that you will need additional revision surgery. It does not matter whether the weight is lost by surgery or by dieting or whether it was a 50 pound weight loss... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy after massive weight loss

You have lost significant breast volume and are likely left with a stretched out soft tissue skin envelope and sagging. You should be at a baseline for a reasonable time such as 6 months before considering a breast lift.
Stephen Delia, M.D.

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Reconstructive procedures after weight loss

As a board certified reconstructive surgeon, who partners with one of the leading bariatric programs in the US, I have been asked this questions thousands of times. A patient should only consider a procedure to tighten skin as a result of weight loss, either though a surgery or dieting, when the weight loss has stopped. And more important when the patient is happy with the achieved weight goal they set for themselves. Many insurance companies will cover reconstructive... more
Vincent D. DiNick, MD, DMD

Farmington Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy when weight has stabilized

Whether from natural or bariatric surgery, you should be sure your weight has been stable for at least 3 months, preferably 6 before doing any body contouring surgery such as a breast lift.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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