Does it take less time to do a 360 body lift on a male?

Hello,
Thank you for your question about the duration of a 360 circumferential lower body lift for male patients. To answer your query directly, no, it does not take less time to perform a 360 circumferential lower body lift on a male compared to a female.
The scope of the procedure in both males and females includes a comprehensive series of steps: pubic lift and reduction, rectus abdominis muscle plication, and the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen, hips, and buttocks. It also encompasses a tummy tuck, hip lift, hip reduction, and buttock lift. This constitutes the "standard" 360 circumferential lower body lift.
It's important to note that additional procedures such as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) or thigh lift are not typically included in this standard procedure.
Experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in this surgery typically complete the procedure in about 5 to 7 hours under general anesthesia, regardless of whether the patient is male or female.
I hope this clarifies your question regarding the time it takes to perform a 360 circumferential lower body lift on a male. Good luck with your procedure.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

According to your BMI, you are an ideal candidate for a body lift.
The time in the operating room varies for each patient; depending on the amount of weight you have lost, it may be necessary to divide the surgeries into multiple stages to avoid compromising your health.
To have an estimate of the time needed in the operating room, it is essential to evaluate you beforehand, create various surgical plans, and define your priorities.
Best, Dr Rodolfo Castillo.

Dear FatterThanHomerSimpson,
the length of surgery depends on a lot of factors and sex is not that important. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

There is no inherent difference in the time that it takes to do a body lift on a male versus a female. One of the biggest factors in how long a lower body lift will take, is how close to ideal bodyweight you are. If you have lost essentially all of your weight then the procedure will only be removal of excess skin and will take less time than if your tissues are thicker, and there is more to go through. If your plastic surgeon works with another surgeon, then this will also reduce the time for surgery. A duo of surgeons could then do a lower body lift, as well as upper arm, lift, and other procedures within 6 hours which is generally considered a time frame that helps maximize safety. Have detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! No it doesn't necessarily take less time to complete a body lift on a male versus a female. Each surgical plan is highly individualized to the needs and desires of the patient. This may mean that certain procedures are combined for one patient, but may not be for another. I've included a video of a lower body lift performed on a male that I hope you find helpful.

The time it takes to perform a 360 body lift, or any surgical procedure, can vary depending on several factors. The duration of the surgery is influenced by the complexity of the procedure, the patient's specific anatomy, the plastic surgeon's experience, and the surgical team's efficiency.A 360 body lift typically involves removing excess skin and fat from around the entire torso, which includes the abdomen, flanks, and back. This procedure is often performed as part of body contouring surgery after significant weight loss.It's important to note that the time taken for surgery should not be rushed, as the primary concern is the safety and well-being of the patient. Surgeons and their teams prioritize precision and thoroughness to achieve the best possible results.If you are considering such a procedure, it is recommended to consult with a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon. They can provide you with more specific information about the procedure, including the estimated duration based on your individual circumstances. Additionally, they can discuss potential risks, recovery time, and expected outcomes.

The extensity of the procedure is generally based on the size of the patient or how much skin is being removed. For successive, massive weight loss patients this can be literally measured in yards.Look for providers who have extensive experience with weight loss surgery. I suggest relying exclusively on in person, consultations if it all possible. You may want to contact bariatric surgery centers to see if they have recommended plastic surgeons they work with for successful weight loss patients.I don’t think a BBL should be included with a full body lift at least not as a standard option.In the end this probably no substitute to scheduling in person consultations.The process can be time-consuming, so give yourself plenty of time for the process.During each in person consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of Previous patients who had similar characteristics to your own.Ideally an experienced provider should have no difficulty showing you before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients. Massive male weight loss patients seeking body lift is not as common so there may be more female pictures than male pictures, but anyone who does a lot of these procedures should have a proportionate number of male outcomes as well.Being shown a handful of pre-selected images, representing only the best results of a providers career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of what average results look like in the hands of each provider, what your results are likely to look like, or how many of these procedures they’ve actually performed.A full body lift on some on your size is a pretty major operation and that is probably appropriate for one surgery. I wouldn’t add too much more more surgery to something that’s already going to take a significant amount of time. Quality surgery takes time and the best plastic surgeons are typically detail oriented.Ask each provider how many hours they anticipate the surgery to take.Six hours is probably appropriate for a body lift for someone your size.It’s also very important that you and the surgeon are on the same page. If the procedure is going to be a wraparound or 360°.There’s a big difference on an extended tummy tuck versus a body lift.Individuals who have significant skin laxity generally need extensive skin surgery and typically these means Going all the way around. A wraparound procedure. Aires repositioning the patient during surgery. This is a time-consuming maneuver, but it’s important to address that the surgeon is going to do this during the consultation so there are no surprises after the outcome. Make absolutely sure you and the surgeon are in the same page in regards to the extent of skin resection. Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD