I had a gastric bypass in 2012. I weighed 320 pounds before I went in, and I went down to 150 pounds after the surgery. Over the past several years I've gained back about 80 pounds. I have a huge ball of flash for my stomach and my breasts are very large and it makes it harder for me to exercise is it possible to have a reduction as well as a pantelectomy so that the battle doesn't seem so hard. Is it safe what does a person have to lose a certain amount of weight first?
April 29, 2015
Answer: Yes, but not the safest way to go… Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. As you know, recruiting other professionals such as personal trainers, nutritionists, physicians who specialize in weight loss concerns etc. may be helpful to you. Whether or not combination surgery should be performed (or whether the procedures should be staged) will depend on many factors, especially safety considerations. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. You may also find the attached link, dedicated to patients who have experienced significant weight loss, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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April 29, 2015
Answer: Yes, but not the safest way to go… Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. As you know, recruiting other professionals such as personal trainers, nutritionists, physicians who specialize in weight loss concerns etc. may be helpful to you. Whether or not combination surgery should be performed (or whether the procedures should be staged) will depend on many factors, especially safety considerations. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. You may also find the attached link, dedicated to patients who have experienced significant weight loss, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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April 29, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and panniculectomy I think that you need to be seen in person to be properly evaluated. Remember if you undergo a breast reduction now, and then lose more weight, the breast will likely become smaller.
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April 29, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and panniculectomy I think that you need to be seen in person to be properly evaluated. Remember if you undergo a breast reduction now, and then lose more weight, the breast will likely become smaller.
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