I am a 33 year old female Lupus patient with a history of successful renal transplant. I lost a significant amount of weight (over 100lbs) and have saggy skin everywhere. I want a tummy tuck, arm lift, and possibly a butt lift. I have no interest in implants anywhere, just want to tighten what I have and remove loose skin. I have tried years of rollers and various at-home devices with no visible improvements. Also, the SLE caused a perforated septum. Can I correct my horrible nose?
Answer: This is a tough one I don't doubt that you have the loose skin that needs excision and you would benefit from tummy tuck, arm lift and butt lift. However, if you are on immunosuppresent medications because of the transplant (which just about everyone has to be on), these get in the way of healing wounds/tissues and increase the chance of infection. This is why most plastic surgeons will generally not take on a case in a post-transplant patient because of the increased risk of complications. It is unfortunate and I understand where you are coming from, but I think you will have a hard time finding a plastic surgeon to do the case. Best of luck to you on your journey.
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Answer: This is a tough one I don't doubt that you have the loose skin that needs excision and you would benefit from tummy tuck, arm lift and butt lift. However, if you are on immunosuppresent medications because of the transplant (which just about everyone has to be on), these get in the way of healing wounds/tissues and increase the chance of infection. This is why most plastic surgeons will generally not take on a case in a post-transplant patient because of the increased risk of complications. It is unfortunate and I understand where you are coming from, but I think you will have a hard time finding a plastic surgeon to do the case. Best of luck to you on your journey.
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Lupus Post-Transplant Patient Dear LupusWarrior1989,
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Lupus Post-Transplant Patient Dear LupusWarrior1989,
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Need medical clearance You will need to get medical clearance for an operation that will take 5-6 hours. You will not be able to do everything at one time. I recommend doing the arm lift, nose and tummy at one time and then do the butt lift later.
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May 17, 2023
Answer: Need medical clearance You will need to get medical clearance for an operation that will take 5-6 hours. You will not be able to do everything at one time. I recommend doing the arm lift, nose and tummy at one time and then do the butt lift later.
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May 16, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate? Congratulations on your impressive weight loss and all that you've endured! Due to your medical history you will need to be evaluated individually to determine if you are a candidate for surgery. You will need to get clearance from your specialists as well. If you are a candidate for the procedures that interest you I encourage you to seek only board certified plastic surgeons and to have your procedure performed in an accredited facility. You may want to consider breaking these procedures into stages for safety and more optimal outcomes.
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May 16, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate? Congratulations on your impressive weight loss and all that you've endured! Due to your medical history you will need to be evaluated individually to determine if you are a candidate for surgery. You will need to get clearance from your specialists as well. If you are a candidate for the procedures that interest you I encourage you to seek only board certified plastic surgeons and to have your procedure performed in an accredited facility. You may want to consider breaking these procedures into stages for safety and more optimal outcomes.
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May 15, 2023
Answer: Addressing Aesthetic Concerns Post-Weight Loss for Lupus and Transplant Patients: A Balanced Approach Thank you for reaching out with your questions. First, congratulations on your weight loss – that's a significant achievement!
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May 15, 2023
Answer: Addressing Aesthetic Concerns Post-Weight Loss for Lupus and Transplant Patients: A Balanced Approach Thank you for reaching out with your questions. First, congratulations on your weight loss – that's a significant achievement!
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