Body lift vs extended tummy tuck and butt lift/BBL after weight loss

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Hello, I lost a lot of weight. I am 5’0 and a little under 100 pounds. I need my butt lifted, my breasts lifted, and my entire abdomen done- I may or may not need a fleur de lis. I do not need inner thighs done, as I’ve had that done. I am conflicted if it’s best to do a lower body lift with a fleur de lis (if needed) which will address abdomen plus butt with my breast lift? Or, get an extended TT and breast lift and then come back for a butt lift later on. I do not want breast implants and I do not have enough body fat for a BBL so I just need it lifted. Best to combine everyone and do a full body lift or break it up?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to give advice without any photos or in person evaluation. In general, your options are as you stated. One option that I would consider is belt lipectomy ( circumferential lower body lift with abdominoplasty) including buttock lift with augmentation with your own tissue in form of supergluteal skin/fat flaps. Breast lift can be done separately. Good luck.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! Without posted photos and the benefit of in person exam- it's difficult to comment accurately as every patient is different . Generally speaking it's common to have circumferencial tummy tuck/ buttock lift ( with or without implant ) and breast in first stage, and second stage-do arms and legs . But again - consultation is essential

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss!  It's difficult to give a specific recommendation without an in person evaluation or photos.  If you are a candidate for each of the procedures you mentioned you can consider having the circumferential body lift done at the same time as the breast work.  This will allow you to have only one recovery.  It's important to note that you must first be evaluated to know what is best.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Loving155455, Thanks for sharing your concerns, it is impossible to recommend procedures without seeing pictures, please send some pictures to properly evaluate your case. Or get in touch for a virtual consultation. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

There is no right or wrong answer.  It is possible to break a body lift to front and back or do it in one go.  Often times, I do it in one surgery since the results are much better, but occasionally I do it in two for recovery reasons.  Also a body lift not only will take care of you abdomen, and buttocks, but also your lower back, waist, and offers a thigh lift if done comprehensively.  Feel free to browse our extensive body lift and tummy tuck galleries.  Often times, it is possible to avoid a flour-de-lis.  You can also see our extensive body lift work at drsiamakagha on instagram

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