Body lift and how to get a curvier figure? (Photo)

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I had gastric bypass Highest weight 355 Current weight 148 5ft 5.5in I know I want an arm lift, breast augmentation, and extended tummy tuck to remove the excess skin. Do these seem appropriate? I also want to be curvier. I have quite broad shoulders and much narrower hips and I would like to be less rectangular. How would I achieve that surgically? Is there a "best" way to combine these surgeries for best results?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Luminous181097, thanks for sharing your concerns and pictures will be good to see some more pictures without clothes to better tell. But it seems you can be a good candidate for Tummy Tuck with muscle repair, vaser liposuction, BBL and arm lift. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss journey, Luminous181097! Based on your history and goals, you would indeed be an excellent candidate for a body lift, especially if lifting the buttocks is part of your desired outcome. An extended tummy tuck can also be a great option for removing excess skin and enhancing your figure.

For achieving a curvier figure, a body lift combined with fat transfer to the buttocks and hips can effectively address your concern about having broad shoulders and narrower hips, helping to create a more balanced and hourglass-like silhouette. This procedure redistributes fat to areas where it can enhance your curves.

Another approach could be to undergo the body lift or extended tummy tuck first, followed by a vertical torsoplasty or an hourglass procedure in a second stage. This staged approach allows for a more manageable recovery and can be tailored to achieve the best possible aesthetic results.

I'd recommend starting with the tummy tuck or body lift along with breast augmentation first. This initial stage would address the most significant areas of concern and lay a foundation for further refinements. The arm lift and vertical torsoplasty can then follow, completing your transformation and working towards the curvier figure you desire.

Each individual's case is unique, so it's important to discuss these options thoroughly with a board certified plastic surgeon. They will be able to guide you towards the best combination of procedures based on your specific needs and aesthetic goals. Best of luck with your surgical journey.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon

Luis Suarez, MD · Answer

You are definitely an excellent candidate for those procedures, the only surgery I would recommend best as opposed to an extended tummy tuck would be a circular tummy tuck, or also known as a belt lipectomy, this way will be able to remove all the skin from your lower abdomen and your lower back and avoid dogears. Those combination of procedures are very common. I do believe them together will give you a great outcome!

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!   We would love to sit down with you in person and discuss your concerns and your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to assist you in reaching your goals.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Congratulations on a weight loss of greater than 200 pounds! In my experience, my patients who have lost greater than 200 pounds have circumferential excess skin and have achieved a much better result with a lower body lift than with an extended abdominoplasty. The incision for a lower body lift is only slightly longer, but allows you a much more powerful correction of the entire trunk as well as the buttocks and lateral thighs which is not possible with an extended abdominoplasty.  Removal of the excess tissues of your flanks and lower back with a lower body lift, will narrow your waist, and should help you achieve a more curvy figure. The brachioplasty and breast augmentation could be done at the same time, so that you have a single operation with a single recovery. As safety is a priority, you may try to find a plastic surgeon who could operate with a colleague to minimize your time under anesthesia.   Best wishes.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Luminous181097,
congratulations on your weight loss. It is probably best to remove the loose skin and then wait to see the final results. Later you can have liposuction or fat transfer. 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

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is wonderful to see what you have achieved after losing the weight! Congratulations!
Your photos are not the best to make a thorough evaluation,  but based on the photos You have developed excess of skin on your 360 trunk, you have developed double vector of excess: of width and  excess of length, and not only abdomen, also lateral abdomen, torso, back, buttocks, most likely your mons pubic as well. So most likely you will be candidate for Lower Body Lift Fleur de Lis to reduce significantly the excess of width and length and achieve a flatter abdomen and smaller, tight waistline, lift mons, lift thighs, lift buttocks and Add some fat to buttocks and hips. 
The other areas can be done during upper body lift: arms, breast. 
Be encouraged! My recommendation is to look for a Board Certified Plastic surgeon expert in After weight loss surgeries. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!  From the photos submitted it does appear you are a candidate for a tummy tuck.  Several views or an exam would be needed to determine if an extended tummy tuck is the right approach.  Liposuction could be added to define your curves.  You could also consider an arm lift to improve the contour.  The best place to begin is by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to discuss your concerns and learn more about these procedures.  I've included a video about plastic surgery after major weight loss that I hope you find helpful.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The response to massive weight loss varies somewhat from person to person. As a general statement, most people focus on the area that bothers them the most, and for most individuals who have lost significant amount of weight that is their torso. To get an accurate assessment, and better understanding of treatment options, as well as beginning the vetting process to find the right provider I suggest scheduling multiple in person consultations. During each consultation you can ask each provider, what their recommendations are including, showing you appropriate before and after pictures so you can have a good idea of what each procedure can and cannot accomplish. The following are some general guidelines for finding the right provider. 
To find the best provider, I suggest patient schedule multiple in person consultations with experienced plastic surgeons in their community. During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients who have similar body or facial characteristics to your own. An experienced plastic surgeon should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients. An experienced provider should in fact have hundreds or preferably thousands of before and after pictures to choose from for commonly performed procedures. 
Being shown a handful of preselected images, representing the best results of a provider’s career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of what average results will look like in the hands of each provider.
There is no correct number of consultations needed to find the best provider. The more consultations you scheduled the more likely you are to find the best provider for your needs. 
Take careful notes during each consultation, especially regarding the quantity and quality of before and after pictures. It’s not a bad idea to bring pictures of your own body/face to use as reference when reviewing before and after pictures. 
The biggest mistake patients make is scheduling only one consultation without properly vetting or comparing providers before scheduling surgery.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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