Is it possible to have an inner thigh lift in December and body/mons lift in late March? Best strategy?

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I’ve lost about 140lbs and wonder about the combination of a body lift, mons pubis lipo, and medial thigh lift. Is it reasonable to have the inner thigh lift in December and the body/mons lift in late March of the following year. I’m looking to go under as least as possible and minimize the time between surgeries b/c of a demanding job

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The usual sequencing of these procedures is to have the lower body lift done first, followed by the thigh lift at a future date.  The incision linefor the thigh lift is placed right in the crease between your mons and your thigh.  If the thigh lift procedure is done first, when the lower body lift is done, and the mons/abdomen is elevated,  it moves the scar that used to be in the crease of your leg up onto your lower abdomen. In order to avoid this, you do the lower body lift first and do the thigh lift at a later date, then you know the scar from the thigh lift will stay where you put it. Best wishes.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. Three months interval between the inner thigh lift and Lower body and mons lift seems adequate, depending on your healing. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ttjackso,
you should be fully healed prior to another elective procedure. Most surgeons would recommend you wait at least 6 months between procedures. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear ttjackso,

First off, I want to applaud you on your significant weight loss journey - it's a remarkable accomplishment.

To answer your question about scheduling your inner thigh lift and body/mons lift, the timeframe you've suggested is absolutely feasible. Having a three-month gap between surgeries is usually sufficient for the body to recover and heal.

However, I'd like to mention that, based on my experience having performed hundreds of body lift procedures combined with thigh lifts, these two procedures can often be done during the same operation. This approach minimizes the number of times you have to undergo anesthesia, which reduces the overall risk.

That said, your personal health status and individual needs will ultimately dictate the best course of action. While we always aim to limit the frequency of anesthesia and surgery, your wellbeing is the top priority.

I encourage you to discuss this matter further with your surgeon during a consultation to develop the most suitable plan for you. Balancing your health, recovery time, and work commitments is key to a successful outcome.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! Short answer is -yes, however the best plan can be determined at your consultation once the physical exam is conducted. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and review your options

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