Am I a good candidate for the lower body lift? (Photo)

Question

40 yr old female with MS. Had sleeve surgery in 2018. Max weight 320. Now 175-180. Was able to maintain weight.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is absolutely awesome what you have achieved after losing the weight. 
You have developed severe degree of saggy skin on your abdomen, sides of abdomen, abdominal wall muscles and most likely in a certain degree also the mons pubic, front and outer thighs and buttocks. So you are a wonderful candidate for a Lower body Lift which includes 7 procedures: 360’skin resection, muscle repair, mons lift, front and outer thigh lifting, real buttocks lift, little liposuction to waist and lovehandles and use that fat to transfer to any area, if this is your wish. 
Be encouraged!! You will look fantastic after all. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Congrats on your weight loss! In person exam is essential. Based on limited  photos- you appear to be a good candidate for extended tummy tuck, and possible additional body contouring procedures . In our Practice we often perform complex body contouring procedures post massive weight loss. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding if you’re a good candidate for a lower body lift. Congratulations on your 150-pound weight loss. That is incredible. By examining your photos, you look like you are a great candidate for a lower body lift. A lower body lift would address the excess skin of your abdomen, hips, and buttocks. I can see that you have a small frame underneath your excess skin. During the tummy tuck portion of the body lift, we would do muscle plication, which would bring in your abdomen by an additional 4 to 6 inches. I think this would result in a very hourglass figure and you’ll be very happy with your results. 
Please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience. Lower body lifts can also be combined with other procedures, such as an arm and lift reduction or breast lift and augmentation. It can also be combined with a thigh lift and reduction or liposuction of other areas. I wish you the best of luck on your skin removal journey. Congratulations again.

Jose A. Munoz, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note that you appear to demonstrate fullness of the abdomen with a hanging abdominal pannus and full flanks. As your body is otherwise covered, I cannot comment upon laxity of your thighs. Extended abdominoplasty with liposuction of the flanks will improve the abdomen and flanks, but if involved, a lower body lift will also address hips and buttocks.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! Yes, you likely need a circumferential body lift with liposuction and rectus plication (muscle tightening).

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos and so significantweight loss, it is very likely that lower body lift (belt lipectomy) may be good procedure for you. There are variations of this procedure which may include thight lift in the same procedure. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring of post bariatric surgery patients, is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Jubilant2973,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!   If you are at your goal weight and able to maintain it you are ready to consider surgery.  The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.  During this important meeting you will review your medical history, have an exam, and discuss your goals for the lower body lift.  You will also have an opportunity to learn about the procedure and recovery as well as have your questions answered.

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

Most gastric sleeve patients require a lower body lift due to significant weight loss causing circumferential excess skin.  Tummy tuck alone will not yield optimal results.  Adding lipo to the torso, like in a lipotuck, would achieve better Contour.  Make sure your neurologist clears you for surgery.

Olivier Deigni, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. Congratulations on losing the weight and maintaining it. Although an in-person examination will provide much more information, a few things we are unable to see from your photos is the amount of loose skin around your hips and buttocks. That being said, you would benefit from at least an extended tummy tuck to remove the excess skin around your belly and into your love handles. I recommend you consult with a plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring and and can thoroughly examine you and develop an appropriate treatment plan for you. Best wishes!

Am I a good candidate for the lower body lift? (Photo)

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