What Procedure is Better Body Lift or Mommy Lift?

In 2005 I had lap duodenal switch. Ans lost and kept off 200lbs for 7yrs but still feeling self conious about my weight I still feel fat. Most of all because of the handing skin. I'm 32 and I just want a lifestyle where I can feel confident about myself. I know the skinny person is on the outside now its just that I feel the fat chubby girl that was once there is holding on when I look in the mirror at my body I feel like shallow Hal I'm tired of just having a beautiful face.

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Body Lift or Mommy Lift?

You would have to define these operation for me to answer, and you would have to specifically tell me what areas are on your list for improvement. These are not names of operations but general terms without real specific definitions that all surgeons would agree upon. A mommy makeover usually applies to a procedure on the abdomen and breast. It could be tummy tuck, mini-TT or liposuction for the abdomen. It could be some combination of breast enlargement and/or lift for the... more

Body contouring after weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss. The areas that you wish to improve will help determine which procedures are best for you. So a physical exam would be needed to make any recommendations. Given your 200lb weight loss, I will assume that you would likely benefit from a circumferential body lift the most. Most plastic surgeons refer to a body lift as a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy. This procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended... more

Surgery after Massive Weight Loss

Congratulations on your accomplishment. Your question is one that confronts many patients after significant weight loss. Which procedure is right for me? A body lift will not address the breasts and the "mommy makeover" will not correct any excess skin of the posterior flanks or back. My suggestion is to rank order the areas that concern you the most. With the assistance of a board certified plastic surgeon you will be able to come up with a safe plan... more

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss

Congratulations on your weight loss and being able to keep it off. Many patients like you are candidates for tummy tuck and breast surgery (Mommy Makeover), and possibly a lower body lift as well. A consultation with a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery can help you decide which procedures are best for you.

Body contouring surgery after significant weight loss

To my knowledge there is no such thing as a mommy lift. Mommy makeover is a term used to describe breast and torso body contouring surgery after pregnancy. It can include breast lift, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty etc. You describe a 200 pound weight loss so you would need body contouring surgery after massive weight loss. That could involve an extended abdominoplasty where the skin excision is extended onto the back or a belt lipectomy where a 360 degree segment of skin and fat is... more

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Shonica 13 Sep 2012

I want to get rid of the excess skin on my arms, my tummy and back area,a breast lift or full D cup in size I have loose skin and lip in my thighs and knee area. My friends say I don't have much skin but it's to much for me. I currently weight 168. And I'm 5'6 without the skin I would weight about 135-140.

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