I am 5’3.5” tall and 58 years old. At my highest weight I was 410. I’m now 137. I have so much loose skin everywhere. I need an arm lift, back skin removed, my breasts lifted, and a thigh lift. Can’t afford to Sonia all at one time. My atm skin is more than 2 times the size of my actual arm. I’m miserable looking like this. Can an arm lift go from the armpit to the wrist and a thigh lift go from the groin area to the ankle? I am so depressed over the way I look all over.
Answer: Tucks The arm tuck might be able to go to the wrist or close to the wrist in certain people. However, due to circulation, the thigh tuck may or may not be able to go down to the ankle. It may have to stop mid-calf or knee for safety. An examination and Dopler arterial studies would be needed to see how far down the leg the tuck could go. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit at least 4 weeks prior to surgery, and the lower leg could not be done. Congratulations on your weight loss!
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Answer: Tucks The arm tuck might be able to go to the wrist or close to the wrist in certain people. However, due to circulation, the thigh tuck may or may not be able to go down to the ankle. It may have to stop mid-calf or knee for safety. An examination and Dopler arterial studies would be needed to see how far down the leg the tuck could go. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit at least 4 weeks prior to surgery, and the lower leg could not be done. Congratulations on your weight loss!
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Loose skin Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! For excessive skin laxity it is often recommended to have the procedures done in stages. To address the forearm area and calves an examination would be needed so alternatives can be discussed. I've included a video on plastic surgery after major weight loss that I hope you find helpful.
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Loose skin Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! For excessive skin laxity it is often recommended to have the procedures done in stages. To address the forearm area and calves an examination would be needed so alternatives can be discussed. I've included a video on plastic surgery after major weight loss that I hope you find helpful.
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November 11, 2023
Answer: Arm and thigh lift Hello Gregarious632816
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November 11, 2023
Answer: Arm and thigh lift Hello Gregarious632816
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October 17, 2023
Answer: Extended Arm and Thigh Lifts After Significant Weight Loss Dear Gregarious632816,
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October 17, 2023
Answer: Extended Arm and Thigh Lifts After Significant Weight Loss Dear Gregarious632816,
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October 12, 2023
Answer: Multiple areas of skin excision after extreme weight loss Skin laxity in your case can be addressed only with skin excision. Although it is not routinely performed, excision from wrist to armpit and/or ankle to groin, is the only way to remove redundant skin. This should be done in stages with enough time to recover between stages. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this type of surgery is recommended. Good luck.
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October 12, 2023
Answer: Multiple areas of skin excision after extreme weight loss Skin laxity in your case can be addressed only with skin excision. Although it is not routinely performed, excision from wrist to armpit and/or ankle to groin, is the only way to remove redundant skin. This should be done in stages with enough time to recover between stages. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this type of surgery is recommended. Good luck.
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