Hello, and thank you for your question regarding loose skin removal and whether it is feasible to undergo an arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, and butt lift in a single surgical session. The short answer is no. This is too much surgery at one time; most experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss suggest that these procedures be staged. The reason these procedures need to be staged is that the time under anesthesia is too long, the risk for infection is too high, your risk for a blood clot is increased, and it is too long an incision line for your body to heal all at one time. Therefore, most board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in reconstructive procedures, such as these, would suggest staging these procedures into two or three surgeries. The first surgery usually includes a tummy tuck and butt lift. This procedure is typically called a 360 circumferential lower body lift, lower body lift, belt lipectomy, or belt abdominoplasty. You can include the thigh lift or thigh reduction at the same time, depending on the severity of the legs and the skill set of your chosen plastic surgeon. I would not suggest you have the arm lift and thigh lift combined. Getting out of bed after undergoing combined arm lift, and thigh lift is very difficult because you need your arms to get out of bed, your legs to ambulate to your bathroom, your arms to get out of the garment, your legs to sit on the toilet, your arms to get yourself clean, your arms to get the garment back on, and then, finally, your legs get back to bed. Even though your arm lift and thigh lift can technically be performed together, the recovery is very difficult. Therefore, most plastic surgeons recommend staged surgery. Do not have the arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, and butt lift in one surgical setting. Good luck. I hope this helps to answer your question regarding whether it’s feasible to undergo these combined procedures in one surgical session. Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual or in-office physical consultations. Therefore, explore what other plastic surgeons have to say. If you have any further questions regarding arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, or butt lift, please get in touch with an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, and butt lift surgeries are big procedures, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in performing tummy tucks. Do your research. If you cannot find an experienced arm lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, and butt lift plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS. ( Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, 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, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)
