47yr, 5'7, female , VSG patient who has lost 120lbs. What procedures will address the front and back of torso? (photos)

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47yr, 5'7, female , VSG patient who has lost 120lbs. I plan to have surgery but I'm not sure what i need. I would like to address my stomach, arms and back fat. Current weight is 210lb

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is wonderful what you have achieved after losing all the weight. Your BMI still little high and I will recommend to lose 20-25 lbs more in order to achieve a healthier BMI. 
Your will be candidate in separated stages to: Lower Body Lift which will include 360 skin resection, muscle repair, mons lift, front and outer thigh lifting, real buttocks lift, liposuction to waist and lower back, use that fat to transfer to your buttocks and also Butt flap to add more projection. 
Next stage Upper Body Lift which will include Back lift, lateral vertical torsoplasty, arm lift and lipo to arms, breast Lift. 
Be encouraged!! 
You will look awesome after all. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!  From the front you can consider a breast lift with/without reduction and a tummy tuck with liposuction to contour your curves.  The approach for the tummy tuck could be an extended incision or even a circumferential.  A bra line lift would address excess skin and tissue on the upper back.  I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At 5'7 and 210 lbs, your BMI is 32.5 which is a little high for surgery.  I would begin with your breasts using The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  At the same time, liposuction can be done.  After these have been completed, you have consider a tummy tuck,  If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement.  The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.  You will eventually need a posterior continuation of the abdominoplasty that will create the circumferential lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I would recommend a lower body lift followed by an upper body lift and last a thigh lift. I would highly recommend seeing a board eligible or board certified plastic surgeon for a physical exam and accurate analysis with safe recommendations for potential surgical options. Best of luck!

Wess Cohen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss! The road to body contouring can be long. You will likely need multiple procedures to get the absolute result that you want, especially if you are considering a breast lift, arm lift etc. The first procedure should be a circumferential body lift. This will get rid of the excess abdominal tissue, lift your outer thighs, and take care of most of your back rolls. The benefit of this procedure is that it avoids the large midline abdominal scar of a Fluer de lis abdominoplasty. Good luck

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