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What is the Best Preparation for a Successful Body Lift?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Question viewed 86 times
Tags: weight loss, exercise, medication, pre-op, preparation, recovery

What preparatory measures like weight loss, exercise or adjusting medication dosage will maximize the probability of a successful body lift? What medications can slow down the process of healing? Are their things that can be done before and after a body lift for the most effective healing?

4 answers to What is the Best Preparation for a Successful Body Lift?

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Preparation Advice

There are many different steps in preparing for a body lift procedure. First is consult a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in body contouring procedures. Second is to make sure you understand your surgeon’s procedural plan. Third would be to understand all the risks and complications of your procedure. Fourth would be to have a history and physical and labs drawn by your primary care physician in order to ensure your body can endure your planned procedure(s). Next is to... more
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.drsiamakagha.com

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The best outcomes with Body Lift Surgery

Hi there- I love doing body lift surgery because the transformations can be so spectacular and my patients' lives are so positively affected... I'm sure that you will be just as happy when you are ready. There is no question in my mind that the very best outcomes and experiences result from proceeding in a very deliberate fashion- stability is critical. What I mean by this is that it is very important that you have reached your weight loss plateau and been stable there... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Successful Lower Body Lift?

Thank you for the question. The lower body lift is a major operation best done when you are close to a long-term stable weight and when you are in the best physical and emotional state you can be in. Most of the involved issues are common sensical and include good nutrition, weight control, avoidance of nicotine products etc. you will find that specific "dos and don'ts" will be reviewed with you during your preoperative visit with your... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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For great results from a body lift...

For great results from a bodylift, there are several keys points to be addressed. The first is the nutritional side. You need to increase your protein stores prior to the surgery. You should also try to reverse as much as the common iron defiency anemia as possible. Eating a well balance diet prior to surgery to make sure your micronutrients are adequate The second is you need to increase your exercise tolerance. You should walk 30 minute or more twice... more
Anire Okpaku, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

drobodies.com

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