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After 150 lbs Lost, Do I Need More Surgery Than Tummy Tuck and a Breast Lift ?

asked 7 months ago by New.me in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 814 times
Tags: excess skin, massive weight loss, options

After my 150 lb weightloss, I am looking into TT and Breast Lift. I also have lot of skin in the back and side of my breasts. Will I have to get more surgery to get rid of the skin on sides on my breast or Breast lift will be enough? I am also looking in to losing 30 more lbs before TT, Is that wise or I should go for surgery as the Doctors here are saying that I don't need to lose anymore.Currently I am 180 lbs, 5ft 6in.

15 answers to After 150 lbs Lost, Do I Need More Surgery Than Tummy Tuck and a Breast Lift ?

Weight loss and surgery

Congratulations. If you are planning to lose 30 more lbs, then I would wait to have surgery. You probably need a circumfernetial abdominoplasty and may need more than a breast lift to accomplish your goals.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Body and Breast Contouring After Massive Weight Loss: Different than routine cosmetic breast and body contouring

Body and breast contouring after massive weight loss is very different than that of a patient who has just had children and is wanting a mommy make-over. The techniques applied to the weight loss patient usually involves accompanying for a significant amount of excess skin which can lead to longer and more scars, as well as trying to preserve some subcutaneous tissue to maintain shape rather than remove it with liposuction. From a breast perspective, the outer chest skin and fat can be... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Weight loss before tummy tuck

You should get down to your goal weight before having any type of body contouring surgery. You may actually need more than a tummy tuck, you may need what is called a corsetplasty which will address the excess skin of your sides as well. This will also involve a scar which runs vertically down your abdomen but it will give a much better contour that a traditional tummy tuck. Discuss these options with a board certified plastic surgeon during your consultation. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Body contouring procedures following massive weight loss

Congratulations on you considerable weight loss. With regard to your question on additional weight loss, if you are planning/desiring to lose additional weight, you would be best served if you do so before any cosmetic contouring procedures. This would allow you to obtain the best tightening and rejuvenating results. What procedures would be best for you would depend on what your goals and finances are. Clearly, you could benefit from a lower body lift that would be a circumferential... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

What surgery after 150 lb weight loss?

Way to go! I think that you need a circumferential tummy tuck which will re-shape your tummy, waist and low back. You should have additional lipo of your mid-back roll but you will probably still have a bit of a fold there. The only way to get rid of that would be with an upper body lift. Wait till you lose the extra weight if it will be easy. Especially before your breast surgery since it might really make a difference with the size of your breasts. Good luck.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

150 pound weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss! As most people have already stated, it is adviseable to be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before surgery, and be sure to be stable at that weight for at least a few months. As you lose more weight you may find that increased hanging skin and less fat will cause different areas to bother you more, and your results will be better. Most patients in your situation do benefit from breast surgery and tummy tuck, with... more

Michelle Spring, MD
Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck and breast lift are NOT recommended.

Either (or both) of these operations performed at the present time will only leave you with inadequately-treated residual loose skin, particularly if you plan to lose additional weight. You have done so well thus far (GOOD FOR YOU!); spending thousands of dollars and ending up with your surgeon saying to you "Well, I'm sorry you still have loose skin of the thighs, hips, and buttocks, not to mention the sides of your chest and back--you need more surgery!" would be quite a... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Cosmetic surgery after weight loss

Dear New me, Well done! If you feel like you can loose more weight, by all means do so. Once your weight is stable you can consider elective surgery for optimum results. I would recommend a TT with mesh to 'lock' you in at the weight you are when you come in for surgery and to help you loose any additional weight if needed. Once you are locked in at your desired weight, then an Ultimate Breast Lift would be ideal for you. This new technique for lifting breasts works... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

Achieving the Best Outcome after Large Weight Loss

Hi there- Clearly, and as my colleagues have pointed out, you have many options for procedures and timing. My personal opinion is that to achieve a result you are happy with you will eventually be best off with a Lower Body lift and some form of breast enhancement procedure. Whether the Lower Body Lift is done all at once or divided into a tummy tuck, with buttock lift done later would be up to you and your goals. These operations are all associated with very high rates of patient... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

You photos indicate that you probably have a circumferential excess of skin, which would make a lower body lift your best option. My preference is to perform that at the same time as a breast lift as a Stage 1 procedure. At a second stage, the side of chest skin can be removed along with any touchups from Stage 1. I would suggest that you go ahead with your weight loss until you reach a health and sustainable goal. This will help your results and may even mean that you... more

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

Surgery after massive weight loss

Firstly, you have done extremely well in losing weight. However, to obtain very good result, I would ask you to try to be patient and lose a bit more weight. Based on your height, your ideal weight will be about 155lbs. The closer you can get to that level, the better and more permanent will be the results of your surgery. People losing a lot of weight usually require a tummy tuck, breast lift (with or without implants). Some will also benefit from reduction of their arms and inner... more

Anindya Lahiri, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

After 150 lbs Lost, Do I Need More Surgery Than Tummy Tuck and a Breast Lift ?

I am guessing that what you MEANT was how many procedures would it take to get you looking GREAT. (I know it will sound pedantic but no one really NEEDS any Cosmetic Surgery. This surgery is performed to improve appearance to to correct function or save lives. For this reason, no insurance company would knowingly pay for Cosmetic Surgery) As regards weight loss, at 180 lbs, 5ft 6in you have a BMI of 29 making you "overweight".This is not a contraindication for surgery BUT you... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Surgery After 150 pound weight loss

Congratulations on the weight loss. Any patient who has significant weight loss will need additional surgery to restore their body to the desired shape. The best results from this come in patients who have lost all of their weight. This allows for the most significant contouring. You will need a body lift which allows for contouring around the entire waist. You have too much skin to be treated with a tummy tuck alone. Also, a breast lift and implant will serve you well, but... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery after massive weight loss

Congratulations on your fabulous efforts. You have to feel better about yourself despite the extra skin and you have significantly improved your health. Based on your height, weight and photographs, I would recommend that you try to get off another 15-20 pounds before your tummy tuck surgery. You have done such a good job so far and obviously have been very patient. Losing a little more weight will allow your surgeon to remove more skin and give you a better result. Talk with... more

James McMahan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Surgery After Weight Loss

Thank you for the question pictures. Congratulations on your successful weight loss. I would suggest that you get as close as possible to your goal weight prior to proceeding with surgery. At that time, what procedures you undergo depend on what your goals are. In general however patients who had more than 150 pounds of weight loss choose to have breast augmentation done along with a breast lifting procedure. Often the loose skin of the upper outer chest... more