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

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

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.

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