Hi I had a LBL done back in late July 2018. I lost over a 140 pounds over 16 years ago and kept it off by committing a better lifestyle. I did have a Tummy Tuck back in 2005 and had Liposuction done on my fanny and my thighs. After turning 40, I started having a large amount of loose skin I was grabbing around my hip,butt, thigh area leading to my LBL. It has been six months now and am just curious on what areas of concern should be brought up at my next appointment Thank you
January 20, 2019
Answer: Thoughtful Posterior Body Lift Design Can Lead to Desired Results Congratulations on your weight loss and lifestyle change! I appreciate you sharing your photos and concerns. The results of a body lift can vary based on the design of markings prior to surgery. During a consultation, it is important to share your concerns and priorities as honestly as possible to ensure that those concerns are prioritized during treatment. This information helps to design a treatment plan that will most closely reach your goals. Body lift markings posteriorly that are higher on the waist and back are more effective in treating the love handle bulges and lower back rolls while preserving buttock projection because most of the tissue resected is in that area. If your body lift markings in the back are lower on the buttock area such as yours, then it will be more effective in lifting the buttock and lateral thighs which you mentioned were priorities. The trade-off of a lower markings posteriorly is that it is not as effective in correcting the love handles and side area as you are experiencing. The fullness that you are experiencing is not likely swelling at this point but remaining fat and skin. The good news is that the area of concern can be treated with liposuction at the time of surgery or afterwards as in your situation. Thoughtful body lift marking design and planning is key to meeting your goals. I hope that helps. Best wishes!
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January 20, 2019
Answer: Thoughtful Posterior Body Lift Design Can Lead to Desired Results Congratulations on your weight loss and lifestyle change! I appreciate you sharing your photos and concerns. The results of a body lift can vary based on the design of markings prior to surgery. During a consultation, it is important to share your concerns and priorities as honestly as possible to ensure that those concerns are prioritized during treatment. This information helps to design a treatment plan that will most closely reach your goals. Body lift markings posteriorly that are higher on the waist and back are more effective in treating the love handle bulges and lower back rolls while preserving buttock projection because most of the tissue resected is in that area. If your body lift markings in the back are lower on the buttock area such as yours, then it will be more effective in lifting the buttock and lateral thighs which you mentioned were priorities. The trade-off of a lower markings posteriorly is that it is not as effective in correcting the love handles and side area as you are experiencing. The fullness that you are experiencing is not likely swelling at this point but remaining fat and skin. The good news is that the area of concern can be treated with liposuction at the time of surgery or afterwards as in your situation. Thoughtful body lift marking design and planning is key to meeting your goals. I hope that helps. Best wishes!
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January 19, 2019
Answer: Swelling after body lift Since swelling tends to go from your trunk towards your feet simply due to gravity, having it collect just above the incision is perfectly normal. For it to occur after 6 months is unusual but could need just a little more time and maybe wear some light compression like spanex garments for a few more weeks. Good luck.
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January 19, 2019
Answer: Swelling after body lift Since swelling tends to go from your trunk towards your feet simply due to gravity, having it collect just above the incision is perfectly normal. For it to occur after 6 months is unusual but could need just a little more time and maybe wear some light compression like spanex garments for a few more weeks. Good luck.
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