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18 Year Old-Weight Loss of 100 Lbs-no Skin Elasticity

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Hi! I'm 18 years old and I recently lost around...

MonaS96
$15,000
Hi! I'm 18 years old and I recently lost around 100 lbs after being overweight most of my life. As a result, I have a LOT of excess skin covering most of my body-with the worst area being wrapped around my abdomen. I know for sure that I am getting a tummy tuck, but I want to pair another surgery to go along with it. I was thinking of getting a breast lift. The only problem is that if I do get it, when he removes all the excess skin I will go from a solid B cup, to a small A cup. I am considering implants, but I'm worried about the effect it could have on breast feeding (not planning to get pregnant for AT LEAST 8 years) and the other side effects. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated-especially those who have gotten pregnant after implants! Hopefully I can get my surgery over Christmas Break this year, as I will be attending college as a freshman in the fall.

MonaS96's provider

David Finkle, MD

David Finkle, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (3)

July 25, 2014
Thank you for starting your journey with RealSelf.  Congratulations on the weight loss, you should be very proud of yourself.  

You will feel 100% better having the extra skin removed from your tummy.  It will give you a completely new shape around the middle.  You better start purchasing bikinis for next summer.  

Breastfeeding With Implants is generally not a problem.  Continue to do your research and make sure that you schedule at least 3 consults before deciding on a doctor.  You have a wonderful support network her in the community so please ask all the questions you need.  
July 26, 2014
Thank you so much for replying! I've never worn a bikini before and never thought I could! And thank you for the answers about breast feeding. I just get nervous about rupturing the implants! I have had one consultation, and am in the process of scheduling another. The first doctor told me that the implants would last a lifetime, which makes me uneasy since I have seen multiple posts about replacing them at at most 10 years. Thanks again!
July 27, 2014
You bet.  The best advice is to go and have a few consults.  Research and prep pay off every time.
UPDATED FROM MonaS96
5 months pre

Second Consult Scheduled!

MonaS96
I have finally gotten my second consult scheduled! Unfortunately, I couldn't get in until August 18, two days before I move into my college dorm. Hopefully, I can choose between the two PS and get my surgery scheduled for sometime around December. I have about a month off for holiday break, so I think that's the best time to do it. Is it reasonable to believe I can get the surgery that soon? I hope so.. I'm so ready for this loose skin to get off my body, and stop influencing my self esteem. After losing all that weight, I still feel depressed because of how my body looks, and it takes a lot to remind myself of all the work I did.
I have decided that I believe I want breast implants. Ultimately, I feel like I should try and keep as much of my skin as possible, and to do that, I need to get implants. Also, my wider torso would not look very proportionate with small A's, so I feel like I would achieve a better look with say, a mid C?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
Hopefully, I can upload some pictures later, just a little self conscious!

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UPDATED FROM MonaS96
4 months pre

Body Lift or Tummy Tuck??

MonaS96
I have recently looked into full lower body lifts as an alternative to the tummy tuck, and I think it might be for me. Ultimately I will ask the plastic surgeon at my next consult for his professional opinion, but I'm very confused. I believe I will also need a little work on my inner thighs as there is extended visual wrinkling forming "pouches" along the inner side. To be honest, I can live with the little looseness I have on my outer thighs(it's better than the fat I used to have!), and my butt is okayish...I will just wait and see what the PS suggests! I just can't wait to finally see the results of my hard work of dieting and exercising pay off.

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