Should I consider a 360 body lift instead of just a tummy tuck after 112 pound weight loss? (photos)

Thank you for your question regarding whether you should undergo a 360 circumferential lower body lift or a tummy tuck after massive weight loss. Based on your history of massive weight loss, I would definitely suggest a 360 circumferential lower body lift, instead of a tummy tuck.  A tummy tuck and the 360 circumferential lower body lift will both address the abdomen.  Both the tummy tuck and the 360 circumferential lower body lift will eliminate excess skin and fat the abdomen and during both procedures, the muscles will be sewn together. However, the MAIN difference between a lower body lift and a tummy tuck is in  the hips and buttocks. A tummy tuck only addresses the tummy and does not fix the hips or the buttocks. If your hips, outer or lateral thighs, and buttocks bother you, then, I would highly suggest the 360 circumferential lower body lift instead of a tummy tuck. The 360 lower body lift only takes several more hours than a tummy tuck and the recovery is only maybe a week longer. In the end, if you are concerned about your buttocks and outer thighs, I would undergo a lower body lift;  if you are content with your hips, outer thighs, and buttocks, then go with an extended tummy tuck. Thank you for your question whether you should have a 360 circumferential lower body lift or a tummy tuck.  I specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss.  If you have any more questions regarding the lower body lift, 360 circumferential lower body lift, belt lipectomy, belt abdominoplasty, or belt dermolipectomy please contact my office. Since the body lift is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the lower body lift. Do your research.  Make sure they have performed at least 100 circumferential lower body lift surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   If you cannot find an experienced, lower body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Hello, thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss, It seems like you can benefit from a lower body lift, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

What a wonderful weight loss! Congrats.Most patients who lose a significant amount of weight can benefit from a full lower body lift, however it is not always necessary. It depends on your tissues quality but also on what your aesthetic goals are. You could achieve a slim waist and flat stomach with just liposuction and a tummy tuck, with tightening of your muscle wall. However, a body lift is very powerful and would lift your thighs, addressing sagging and deflation in your buttocks with some targeted fat grafting. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and review some before and after photos.Good luck!