Lower Body Lift - Better All at Once or Two Separate Surgeries?

September 14, 2010
Asked By:Sandra1420 in Florida

I am 39 yrs. old lost 70 pounds. Had a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon recommend for best results a lower body lift as opposed to my originally planned tummy tuck. So far I have decided only on the extended tummy tuck due to fear that the lower body lift is more serious. He also said that I could come back if I decided to in the future to complete the other areas towards a lower body lift. What's the diff. between doing it all at once or seperately as far as safety? recovery?

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September 14, 2010

Answer: Body Lift Best in One Stage

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January 17, 2016

Answer: Lower Body Lift - one or two surgeries?

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December 19, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck or body lift

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December 19, 2015

Answer: Tummy tuck or body lift

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September 28, 2011

Answer: Lower Body Lift v. Extended Tummy Tuck

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September 28, 2011

Answer: Lower Body Lift v. Extended Tummy Tuck

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July 28, 2015

Answer: One or two stage lower body lift after major weight loss?

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 28, 2015

Answer: One or two stage lower body lift after major weight loss?

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