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Planning Ahead

asked 11 months ago by albireo111 in Williamsburg, VA
Latest answer by Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
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Tags: massive weight loss, options

I'm 54, female, and have been overweight most of my adult life. Through diet and light exercise alone I'm 70 lbs. from my goal of 125 pounds. I started at 350 pounds. Honestly, I'm not sure I can afford any surgery, but should that option become available to me, what can I do now via nutrition, exercise, etc. to prepare for procedures and possibly reduce the need for a total body lift?

3 answers to Planning Ahead

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Planing for Body Contouring Surgery after Massive Weight Loss

Great !! You have worked had to achieve this weight loss and will be rewarded by making yourself a healthier individual. The body contouring surgery will help you to address the hanging loose skin that you may have on your lower face, breasts, upper arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs. Procedures include Facelift, Brachioplasty or arm lift, breast lift, abdominoplasty, lower body lift, buttocks lift, and thigh lift. The decision as to which of these procedures will... more
Fredrick A. Valauri, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Planning After Massive Weight Loss

Congratulations on the determined weight loss! Most patients will benefit from a total body lift agter the loss of 225 pounds. I do understand your aversion to the body lift; it is a long, risky, and costly procedure. Although the body lift addresses your lateral thighs, buttocks, and back in addition to the abdomen, you would likely benefit from an abdominoplasty alone. The things that you can do pre-op are to have a reasonable protein intake and be in ideal medical... more
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Reaching your goal weight

Congratulations on your hard work with losing weight.... that is a big deal! When I see patients that are losing weight, I ask them to safely do what they can with diet and exercise to reach their goal weight prior to having surgery. This is the best way to achieve the best results.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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