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Am I At The Right Weight For a Full TT, Breast Lift, and Medial Thigh Lift? (photo)

I am 50 years old, lost 80 pounds over several years through low-carb, and have been 15 pounds shy of "normal" BMI for over 6 months now (155 pounds at 5'3"). Looking at my pics, though, I sure don't feel like I'm anywhere close to normal and wonder if this is "close enough" for good results. I'm looking for less abdomen, less saggy inner thighs, and "shorter" breasts (not bigger, no implants). Is my wish list of procedures appropriate for me at this time or is more weight loss necessary?

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by looking4change in Missouri

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"Ideal" Weight for surgery

Congratulations on your weight loss. As long as your weight loss has stabilized for at least six months and you are not losing any more weight actively, then I think you are OK to proceed with your contouring procedures. Best of luck!

Wurgery after weight loss

Congratulations on losing all that weight. You more than likely could benefit from procedures to correct the sagging skin and these can be staged so that it limits the risk of doing too many surgeries at once. I think the first thing you need to do is go for a consultation to be evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Don't starve yourself to have surgery

Hi there- A few thoughts: The best weight for surgery is the weight at which your body settles while living the lifestyle you believe you can maintain over the long term. I would not have a thigh lift at the same time as a tummy tuck- risks higher and recovery difficult You may be better off with a lower body lift Your best bet is to find a surgeon you like and feel you can trust and visit them for a consultation.

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The right weight for tummy tuck

The right weight for tummy tuck is the best weight that you can be. If you wish to lose 15 pounds more this is the time to do it. Of course you are a good candidate for tummy tuck now, but the result might be better if you see it through and lose the rest of the weight. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Am I At The Right Weight For a Full TT, Breast Lift, and Medial Thigh Lift? (photo)

Thanks for posting the photos. Looks like you are good to go! But over the internet very hard to be accurate.

Timing of a Body Lift

Dear Looking4change, Congratulations on your weight loss and the success you have had keeping it off. The frustration you express about not seeing the results you want in a mirror are common after massive weight loss as the skin and soft tissues often cannot retract or shrink to match the weight change. From your photos, you appear to be a good candidate for a body lift which will tighten both the abdomen and the lower trunk/back and also a breast lift and medial thigh lift.... more

Plastic Surgical Procedures after Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Congratulations on your significant weight loss; you should be very proud of this accomplishment. Although I think you may be an ideal candidate for the planned procedures, only you will know if 155 pounds is where you would like to be long-term. If you are planning on losing additional weight it is best to do so prior to surgery. Again, I think your “wish list” is very appropriate; I would suggest that you... more

Tummy Tuck

You are near your ideal body weight. The pictures posted seems to you will benifit mostly from abdominoplasty, liposuction of the abdomen, and flanks and back. Then aat a second surgery will do the breast lift. Leave the thigh lift to the end

Do not do tummy tuck and thigh lift together. There are increased risks.

Hi. Your weight looks fine for surgery, but I would recommend doing the thigh lift as a second separate procedure. Otherwise, there is a higher risk of a blood clot, which can be very serious. Just do the tummy tuck and the breast lift together. see video

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