I am scheduled for a LBL on 10/25/17. I have an my pre-op appointment on 9/25/17, where of course I will ask my PS if this is part of his LBL. I am just curious how common this is
Answer: Do lower body lifts commonly include an auto buttock augmentation? Body lift surgery is generally recommend for individuals with skin laxity, most frequently following massive weight loss. Liposuction can be added to body lift procedures to further define your shape. A lower body lift combines an abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) with an outer thigh and buttock lift. Liposuction can be included to improve the shape of the waistline, as well as the outer thighs. An upper body lift corrects the breasts(or chest) as well as the lateral chest folds and can be combined with Liposuction. Brachioplasty with liposuction for the arm area to help with excess skin. For cases which require high volume liposuction, I generally recommend a two staged approach with liposuction performed at the initial stage followed 3 months later by the body lift procedure. Each case is individualized to meet your specific needs.Talk with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that is performing your procedure at your preoperative visit to confirm this is included. Best Regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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Answer: Do lower body lifts commonly include an auto buttock augmentation? Body lift surgery is generally recommend for individuals with skin laxity, most frequently following massive weight loss. Liposuction can be added to body lift procedures to further define your shape. A lower body lift combines an abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) with an outer thigh and buttock lift. Liposuction can be included to improve the shape of the waistline, as well as the outer thighs. An upper body lift corrects the breasts(or chest) as well as the lateral chest folds and can be combined with Liposuction. Brachioplasty with liposuction for the arm area to help with excess skin. For cases which require high volume liposuction, I generally recommend a two staged approach with liposuction performed at the initial stage followed 3 months later by the body lift procedure. Each case is individualized to meet your specific needs.Talk with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that is performing your procedure at your preoperative visit to confirm this is included. Best Regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
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Answer: Lower body lift You need to specifically ask you surgeons about fat transferring to the Buttocks. I normally as most surgeons mention separately but you have to be very specific about. Also this surgeries the degree of success is related to the experience of the surgeon, so ask have often does he does it and how many he has done etc…
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Answer: Lower body lift You need to specifically ask you surgeons about fat transferring to the Buttocks. I normally as most surgeons mention separately but you have to be very specific about. Also this surgeries the degree of success is related to the experience of the surgeon, so ask have often does he does it and how many he has done etc…
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September 25, 2017
Answer: 360 circumferential lower body lift belt lipectomy extended tummy tuck auto buttock augmentation fat transfer BBL Hi Hmgriss, Thank you for your question regarding buttock augmentation during a 360 circumferential lower body lift. During a lower body lift, excess skin and fat from the abdomen, lateral thighs, and buttocks is removed. During a lower body lift, the buttock is not routinely augmented. During a lower 360 circumferential lower body lift, the best way to augment the buttock is with a "turn down" flap. This flap uses your own tissue. During the "turn down" flap, the upper buttock paddles are denuded of all the epidermis and part of the dermis. The flap is turned down on top of each buttock. The analogy that I use to describe in the office, is that it is much like tucking in your shirt. The "turn down" is not commonly performed, so you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. One to months after your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you can augment your buttock with fat transfer, typically harvested from the thighs. If you have no thigh fat, I would suggest buttock implants. Good luck with your lower body lift surgery. If you have any more questions regarding a 360 circumferential lower body lift or buttock augmentation, please contact my office.
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September 25, 2017
Answer: 360 circumferential lower body lift belt lipectomy extended tummy tuck auto buttock augmentation fat transfer BBL Hi Hmgriss, Thank you for your question regarding buttock augmentation during a 360 circumferential lower body lift. During a lower body lift, excess skin and fat from the abdomen, lateral thighs, and buttocks is removed. During a lower body lift, the buttock is not routinely augmented. During a lower 360 circumferential lower body lift, the best way to augment the buttock is with a "turn down" flap. This flap uses your own tissue. During the "turn down" flap, the upper buttock paddles are denuded of all the epidermis and part of the dermis. The flap is turned down on top of each buttock. The analogy that I use to describe in the office, is that it is much like tucking in your shirt. The "turn down" is not commonly performed, so you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. One to months after your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you can augment your buttock with fat transfer, typically harvested from the thighs. If you have no thigh fat, I would suggest buttock implants. Good luck with your lower body lift surgery. If you have any more questions regarding a 360 circumferential lower body lift or buttock augmentation, please contact my office.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Auto-augmentation in lower body lifts In my practice, I always have the conversation of an auto-augmentation with my patients. The reason for this is that a LBL will naturally flatten the buttock. Most surgeons do not include this in a LBL so I would make sure that you discussed this with your surgeon in advance to make sure you know what you're getting. Also, not all plastic surgeons feel comfortable doing the auto-augmentation. Best of luck with your upcoming procedure.
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September 28, 2017
Answer: Auto-augmentation in lower body lifts In my practice, I always have the conversation of an auto-augmentation with my patients. The reason for this is that a LBL will naturally flatten the buttock. Most surgeons do not include this in a LBL so I would make sure that you discussed this with your surgeon in advance to make sure you know what you're getting. Also, not all plastic surgeons feel comfortable doing the auto-augmentation. Best of luck with your upcoming procedure.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Do lower body lifts commonly include an auto buttock augmentation? Lower body lifts do not always include an auto buttock augmentation as this procedure requires additional time to elevate the skin off the buttock and inset the augmented tissue. Additionally, not all patients are good candidates for autoaugmentation. Patients with loose skin, but very little fat often don't get much benefit and in other patients, the augmented tissue only improves the upper buttock leaving a step off in the mid buttock area that is cosmetically unappealing.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Do lower body lifts commonly include an auto buttock augmentation? Lower body lifts do not always include an auto buttock augmentation as this procedure requires additional time to elevate the skin off the buttock and inset the augmented tissue. Additionally, not all patients are good candidates for autoaugmentation. Patients with loose skin, but very little fat often don't get much benefit and in other patients, the augmented tissue only improves the upper buttock leaving a step off in the mid buttock area that is cosmetically unappealing.
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