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
Answer: Lower Body Lift Results Hello.. thank you for sharing your story and photos. You could have gotten a pretty good idea of what your final result would look like from researching your board-certified plastic surgeon’s before and after photos. At 6 months you may have mild swelling which can be relieved with a good compression garment, but this is about the final product. A lower body lift after weight loss requires meticulous technique in order to have a contoured shape, an enhanced buttocks, and well-placed symmetrical scars. You may need a revision if you are interested in improving your results. We specialize in body lifts and lower body lift revisions and performs over 50 body lifts per year. This is about one of the largest numbers in the USA performed by one single surgeon. Here is a link to my photo gallery so you can see the results of my body lifts. My instagram is also a good resource - @drsiamakagha.
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Answer: Lower Body Lift Results Hello.. thank you for sharing your story and photos. You could have gotten a pretty good idea of what your final result would look like from researching your board-certified plastic surgeon’s before and after photos. At 6 months you may have mild swelling which can be relieved with a good compression garment, but this is about the final product. A lower body lift after weight loss requires meticulous technique in order to have a contoured shape, an enhanced buttocks, and well-placed symmetrical scars. You may need a revision if you are interested in improving your results. We specialize in body lifts and lower body lift revisions and performs over 50 body lifts per year. This is about one of the largest numbers in the USA performed by one single surgeon. Here is a link to my photo gallery so you can see the results of my body lifts. My instagram is also a good resource - @drsiamakagha.
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Answer: Swelling Post-Op Body Lift Hi Lynnecarson, Congratulations on your massive weight loss of 140 pounds as well as your lower body lift. If you are still swollen 6 months after your lower body lift, this is NOT normal. I would suggest this be more thoroughly worked up with perhaps an ultrasound or even a CT-Scan. This will determine if the fluid is in the tissue (edema) or if it's outside the tissue (seroma). If the fluid is in the tissue, this is called edema and may respond to a fluid pill, diuretic, compression, and or massage. If the fluid is outside the tissue, it may be a seroma which may require insertion of a needle and drainage. Either way, swelling 6 months after a body lift above the incision s not typical. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding body lift. If you have any more questions regarding body lift or plastic surgery in general, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen(Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
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Answer: Swelling Post-Op Body Lift Hi Lynnecarson, Congratulations on your massive weight loss of 140 pounds as well as your lower body lift. If you are still swollen 6 months after your lower body lift, this is NOT normal. I would suggest this be more thoroughly worked up with perhaps an ultrasound or even a CT-Scan. This will determine if the fluid is in the tissue (edema) or if it's outside the tissue (seroma). If the fluid is in the tissue, this is called edema and may respond to a fluid pill, diuretic, compression, and or massage. If the fluid is outside the tissue, it may be a seroma which may require insertion of a needle and drainage. Either way, swelling 6 months after a body lift above the incision s not typical. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding body lift. If you have any more questions regarding body lift or plastic surgery in general, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen(Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and Fellow of American College of Surgeons and American Board for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
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January 24, 2019
Answer: Swelling female massive weight loss Thank you for your question; If you had LBL in July you are still swollen from the surgical procedure but no much. I believe you are going to experience little change in the way you look. I will consider a SAL of the middle section of your body and fat transfer to the Butt. If you have some other areas of concern you can also have other surgeries done at the same time
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January 24, 2019
Answer: Swelling female massive weight loss Thank you for your question; If you had LBL in July you are still swollen from the surgical procedure but no much. I believe you are going to experience little change in the way you look. I will consider a SAL of the middle section of your body and fat transfer to the Butt. If you have some other areas of concern you can also have other surgeries done at the same time
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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 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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