What is the recommended time to wait after weightless surgery to get skin reduction? Can you do some operations before others? I am interested in getting a full body lift also including arms, inner thighs and breast.
Answer: #Key to considering #PlasticSurgery after a #BariatricSurgery and #WeightLoss: 6-12 months of stable #weight Thank you for your question.It is considered safe to wait for a minimum of 6 months (6-12) of stable weight (+/- 5 lbs per month) prior to considering any type of body lifts, be it a lower body lift, a breast list, an inner thigh lift, a facelift or an armlift.Bigger fluctuations can alter your results.Prior to considering the plastic surgery contouring procedures, make sure your blood results have returned to normal and that your protein intake is adequate; most body lifting procedures are large procedures with long incisions and you will need a good nutrition (especially proteins) to heal those wounds rapidly and efficiently.Many different combinations exist with varying complexities and recoveries; it is common in my practice to combine breasts and arms or breasts, torso and back rolls; a body lift is usually done on its own as it is already a complex and lengthy (yet rewarding) procedure. A full vertical thigh lift is also a relatively serious procedure and usually done alone, whereas a smaller crescentic inner thigh lift can be combined with an upper body procedure. A healthy discussion with your plastic surgeon will guide you.Let us know if this information was useful.Good luck,Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and body surgeon
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Answer: #Key to considering #PlasticSurgery after a #BariatricSurgery and #WeightLoss: 6-12 months of stable #weight Thank you for your question.It is considered safe to wait for a minimum of 6 months (6-12) of stable weight (+/- 5 lbs per month) prior to considering any type of body lifts, be it a lower body lift, a breast list, an inner thigh lift, a facelift or an armlift.Bigger fluctuations can alter your results.Prior to considering the plastic surgery contouring procedures, make sure your blood results have returned to normal and that your protein intake is adequate; most body lifting procedures are large procedures with long incisions and you will need a good nutrition (especially proteins) to heal those wounds rapidly and efficiently.Many different combinations exist with varying complexities and recoveries; it is common in my practice to combine breasts and arms or breasts, torso and back rolls; a body lift is usually done on its own as it is already a complex and lengthy (yet rewarding) procedure. A full vertical thigh lift is also a relatively serious procedure and usually done alone, whereas a smaller crescentic inner thigh lift can be combined with an upper body procedure. A healthy discussion with your plastic surgeon will guide you.Let us know if this information was useful.Good luck,Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and body surgeon
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Answer: Timing for Skin Reduction Surgery After Gastric Bypass After significant weight loss, it's common for patients to have excess skin that can be addressed with plastic surgery. The recommended time to wait after a gastric bypass before getting skin reduction surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on individual healing time and recovery. In general, it's advisable to wait until your weight has stabilized, and you have maintained a stable weight for at least 3 months. This is because significant weight fluctuations can impact the results of skin reduction surgery. In terms of combining surgeries, it's possible to do them together in some cases, but it would depend on the specifics of each patient's case and the recommendation of their surgeon. It's important to prioritize safety and optimal outcomes when making decisions about surgery. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon can provide you with more personalized information about your options and the best timing for surgery. Good luck on your journey towards a healthier and happier you. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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Answer: Timing for Skin Reduction Surgery After Gastric Bypass After significant weight loss, it's common for patients to have excess skin that can be addressed with plastic surgery. The recommended time to wait after a gastric bypass before getting skin reduction surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on individual healing time and recovery. In general, it's advisable to wait until your weight has stabilized, and you have maintained a stable weight for at least 3 months. This is because significant weight fluctuations can impact the results of skin reduction surgery. In terms of combining surgeries, it's possible to do them together in some cases, but it would depend on the specifics of each patient's case and the recommendation of their surgeon. It's important to prioritize safety and optimal outcomes when making decisions about surgery. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon can provide you with more personalized information about your options and the best timing for surgery. Good luck on your journey towards a healthier and happier you. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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November 5, 2015
Answer: Timing of plastic surgery after weight loss Most patients will undergo plastic surgery around one year after weight loss surgery. What we are really interested in seeing is when the weight loss plateaus and your weight stabilizes. Insurance companies want at least 6 months of stable weight.
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November 5, 2015
Answer: Timing of plastic surgery after weight loss Most patients will undergo plastic surgery around one year after weight loss surgery. What we are really interested in seeing is when the weight loss plateaus and your weight stabilizes. Insurance companies want at least 6 months of stable weight.
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Timing of Body Lift Most of the time I tell my patients to wait at least 6 months after bariatric surgery before considering body contouring surgery. The most important things are for your weight to be stable and your vitamin and lab levels to be normalized. If you are still losing or gaining weight, that will affect the final outcome of the plastic surgery as well. Some procedures go well together and meeting with a board - certified plastic surgeon can clear this up as he or she will need to examine you and make a unique plan.
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Timing of Body Lift Most of the time I tell my patients to wait at least 6 months after bariatric surgery before considering body contouring surgery. The most important things are for your weight to be stable and your vitamin and lab levels to be normalized. If you are still losing or gaining weight, that will affect the final outcome of the plastic surgery as well. Some procedures go well together and meeting with a board - certified plastic surgeon can clear this up as he or she will need to examine you and make a unique plan.
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October 19, 2015
Answer: Body lift timing I agree that once your weight has stabilised and you have achieved your weight loss goals and you are nutritionally well then you can begin to think about your plastic surgery.Combing procedures is often down to surgeon preference and governed by your ability to recover from multiple procedures. I don't have a problem combining a thigh lift with a body lift. I certainly would leave the breasts and arms for another time.Treat what is most important to your, however in general terms the abdomen should be done before the breasts so that the breasts are not pulled down during an abdominoplasty.Good Luck!
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October 19, 2015
Answer: Body lift timing I agree that once your weight has stabilised and you have achieved your weight loss goals and you are nutritionally well then you can begin to think about your plastic surgery.Combing procedures is often down to surgeon preference and governed by your ability to recover from multiple procedures. I don't have a problem combining a thigh lift with a body lift. I certainly would leave the breasts and arms for another time.Treat what is most important to your, however in general terms the abdomen should be done before the breasts so that the breasts are not pulled down during an abdominoplasty.Good Luck!
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