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What Are the Top 3 Things a Body Lift Surgeon Should Advise?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by J. Timothy Katzen, MD
Question viewed 64 times
Tags: choosing a surgeon, consultation, plan, preparation

What will they tell patients besides details of the procedure, complications and the after care associated with a body lift?

3 answers to What Are the Top 3 Things a Body Lift Surgeon Should Advise?

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By far the most important thing is to determine if your plastic surgeon is experienced in body lifts in weight loss patients. Massive weight loss patients are not the same as other plastic surgery patients. Weight loss patients often have nutritional defiencies and low iron levels. These can significantly impact wound healing. Your plastic surgeon needs to understand these issues. in addition, it is essential to see your surgeon's before and after body... more
J. Timothy Katzen, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift Advice?

Thank you for the insightful question. I am not able to “boil it down” to top 3 things. However some advice that I try to convey to every patient undergoing major surgery (with a major physical and psychological recovery period) may be helpful: 1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and that you have realistic expectations. Be aware that an improvement in the “problem area” may not... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Body Lift Details

A body lift is a big operation and there is no way to only list 3 things about which you should be aware. There are a number of potential problems with body lifts that should be discussed with you. You should obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon and should also talk with someone who has already had the procedure performed.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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