Hello, I lost about 170 lbs in the span of a little over a year. I want surgery as soon as possible, will a surgeon agree to operate on me (brachioplasty, panniculectomy) despite not maintaining my new weight for long? I hear that the "waiting period" is ~6 months, but the excess skin is making me so unhappy. I already am in therapy and what not, but my body looks very old relative to my actual age (20). I've been at this weight a couple months.
Answer: Do I Have to Wait to Get Excess Skin Removal After Weight Loss? Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your 170-pound weight loss! I understand how frustrating the excess skin can be, but I generally recommend that patients wait until they have maintained a steady weight for at least 3 months before considering excess skin removal surgeries like brachioplasty or panniculectomy. This helps ensure that your body has stabilized after the significant changes, allowing for better long-term results.
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Answer: Do I Have to Wait to Get Excess Skin Removal After Weight Loss? Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your 170-pound weight loss! I understand how frustrating the excess skin can be, but I generally recommend that patients wait until they have maintained a steady weight for at least 3 months before considering excess skin removal surgeries like brachioplasty or panniculectomy. This helps ensure that your body has stabilized after the significant changes, allowing for better long-term results.
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December 12, 2019
Answer: Do I have to wait to get excess skin removal after weight loss? Without pictures it is difficult to give an accurate recommendation. Having a BMI over 30 increases the risk of complications during and after surgery and decreases the probability that the best results will be obtained from the surgery.
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December 12, 2019
Answer: Do I have to wait to get excess skin removal after weight loss? Without pictures it is difficult to give an accurate recommendation. Having a BMI over 30 increases the risk of complications during and after surgery and decreases the probability that the best results will be obtained from the surgery.
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Do I have to wait to get excess skin removal after weight loss? Hi. Of course you are already candidate for your body contour reconstruction that must be perform in separate surgical times beggining ussually with the Tummy Tuck + Lipo + BBL. Brachioplasty should be perform in a second surgical time combine with Breast Lift, if needed.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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April 29, 2018
Answer: Do I have to wait to get excess skin removal after weight loss? Hi. Of course you are already candidate for your body contour reconstruction that must be perform in separate surgical times beggining ussually with the Tummy Tuck + Lipo + BBL. Brachioplasty should be perform in a second surgical time combine with Breast Lift, if needed.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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April 27, 2018
Answer: Waiting period... Hello, At our office, we would suggest at least a 6 month period of being at a stable weight. The goal is for long term correction, the weight was not put on overnight, and weight loss can also take some time to insure stability. The best way to ruin a wonderful procedure outcome is by weight gain after surgery. I know it is difficult, but be patient. You are trying to achieve long term results, consult a local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your personalized consultation.
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April 27, 2018
Answer: Waiting period... Hello, At our office, we would suggest at least a 6 month period of being at a stable weight. The goal is for long term correction, the weight was not put on overnight, and weight loss can also take some time to insure stability. The best way to ruin a wonderful procedure outcome is by weight gain after surgery. I know it is difficult, but be patient. You are trying to achieve long term results, consult a local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your personalized consultation.
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April 23, 2018
Answer: Duration to weight for surgery post-weight loss Many thanks for your question.
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April 23, 2018
Answer: Duration to weight for surgery post-weight loss Many thanks for your question.
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