I’m a 66 year old woman who’s had an “apron” since my first pregnancy in 1979. With 3 more kids and years of weight struggles, it only got worse. I had a gastric sleeve 5 years ago. I’m 5’4” at 170 lbs, began at 254. I have excess skin on my stomach, butt, hips, inner thighs, and right above my knees. What surgeries do I need and what weight I need to be before I can schedule them? Even a ballpark on prices as insurance will cover nothing. Thanks.
Answer: What to do? It seems you have a very complicated case as far as timing and how to proceed. It is difficult to even start to give you any advice without a long conversation regarding your expectations. When you decide on a plastic surgeon, you should make sure they have plenty of experience dealing with such significant procedures. Good luck with everything.
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Answer: What to do? It seems you have a very complicated case as far as timing and how to proceed. It is difficult to even start to give you any advice without a long conversation regarding your expectations. When you decide on a plastic surgeon, you should make sure they have plenty of experience dealing with such significant procedures. Good luck with everything.
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February 13, 2025
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your weight loss! You have excess abdominal skin making you a great candidate for an Abdominoplasty procedure at your current weight. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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February 13, 2025
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your weight loss! You have excess abdominal skin making you a great candidate for an Abdominoplasty procedure at your current weight. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Loose skin Dear Tough829939,
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Loose skin Dear Tough829939,
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January 24, 2025
Answer: The Best Treatment Option For You! HelloFirst, you would need a tummy tuck and thigh lift. Vaser liposuction can be applied to the abdominal area, and fat injections can be used to fill the hollow areas in the buttocks. Since your back and arms are not visible, I don’t have an opinion on those areas. With a BMI of 29, it’s not necessary to focus on losing more weight. Once the tummy tuck is done, you will already lose a significant amount of volume. After that, if you choose to continue, dieting will be easier and more effective.
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January 24, 2025
Answer: The Best Treatment Option For You! HelloFirst, you would need a tummy tuck and thigh lift. Vaser liposuction can be applied to the abdominal area, and fat injections can be used to fill the hollow areas in the buttocks. Since your back and arms are not visible, I don’t have an opinion on those areas. With a BMI of 29, it’s not necessary to focus on losing more weight. Once the tummy tuck is done, you will already lose a significant amount of volume. After that, if you choose to continue, dieting will be easier and more effective.
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January 22, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck - "Apron" after having children I would recommend an extended tummy tuck with liposuction of the back. The fat from liposuction could be used to add fullness to your lower buttocks and help round that area out. There are other techniques out there such as a "belt lipectomy" aka bodylift or a "flankplasty" that would work well also however an in person exam and review of your priorities is really important to figure which of these options is the best plan for you. Liposuction of the inner thighs and an energy based treatment to help tighten skin could also be added. A second stage surgery 3-6 months later may be needed to optimize the outcome such as a thighlift. At that second stage, other touch up work could be done such as additional skin excision or liposuction. Best Wishes!!
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January 22, 2025
Answer: Tummy Tuck - "Apron" after having children I would recommend an extended tummy tuck with liposuction of the back. The fat from liposuction could be used to add fullness to your lower buttocks and help round that area out. There are other techniques out there such as a "belt lipectomy" aka bodylift or a "flankplasty" that would work well also however an in person exam and review of your priorities is really important to figure which of these options is the best plan for you. Liposuction of the inner thighs and an energy based treatment to help tighten skin could also be added. A second stage surgery 3-6 months later may be needed to optimize the outcome such as a thighlift. At that second stage, other touch up work could be done such as additional skin excision or liposuction. Best Wishes!!
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