I received a second quote for my LBL today, and the doc is saying 10-12 hours under anesthesia. This seems crazy to me! In my first consult with a different surgeon, I was told 4.5-6 hours. This is a huge variance. Please advise!
Answer: Making Sense of Body Lift Quotes It's likely the "real" answer that is specific in your case is somehwere in between 6 and 10 hours based on the 2 consults you've had. I perform a tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, and posterior butt lift in one operative session but if I have a patient who also wants an inner thigh lift, it is typically performed in a second surgical session.Perhaps it's possible to get in touch with each of the first two surgeons to ask follow-up questions to better understand what those quotes are based on. And it never hurts to choose a third, board certified plastic surgeon (experienced in body lifts) and have another consult. Getting the right surgeon is important and having three might help you understand which one stands out, and why.Learn as much as you can about the body lift and its components. Ask each of the surgeons to explain the surgical plan in detail and also ask about the surgical techniques they'll be using. Most plastic surgeons are more than happy to explain why they use (or don't use) the Lockwood Technique in body lifts, for example.You'll also want to discuss general anesthesia vs. IV sedation. The dangers of multiple procedure surgeries are mostly related to the general anesthesia commonly used. IV sedation is definitely worth considering.Good luck!!
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Answer: Making Sense of Body Lift Quotes It's likely the "real" answer that is specific in your case is somehwere in between 6 and 10 hours based on the 2 consults you've had. I perform a tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, and posterior butt lift in one operative session but if I have a patient who also wants an inner thigh lift, it is typically performed in a second surgical session.Perhaps it's possible to get in touch with each of the first two surgeons to ask follow-up questions to better understand what those quotes are based on. And it never hurts to choose a third, board certified plastic surgeon (experienced in body lifts) and have another consult. Getting the right surgeon is important and having three might help you understand which one stands out, and why.Learn as much as you can about the body lift and its components. Ask each of the surgeons to explain the surgical plan in detail and also ask about the surgical techniques they'll be using. Most plastic surgeons are more than happy to explain why they use (or don't use) the Lockwood Technique in body lifts, for example.You'll also want to discuss general anesthesia vs. IV sedation. The dangers of multiple procedure surgeries are mostly related to the general anesthesia commonly used. IV sedation is definitely worth considering.Good luck!!
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Answer: Understanding Surgery Duration for Lower Body Lifts Hello Fitforlife82,
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July 22, 2014
Answer: What is the average length of surgery time for a Lower Body Lift (tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, butt lift)? In a smaller patient, the lower body lift may take 4 hrs or less. In a larger or more complicated patient, the lower body lift may take 6 hours.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 22, 2014
Answer: What is the average length of surgery time for a Lower Body Lift (tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, butt lift)? In a smaller patient, the lower body lift may take 4 hrs or less. In a larger or more complicated patient, the lower body lift may take 6 hours.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Lower Body Lift and Length of Surgery A lower body lift is a great operation to help improve the contour of the abdomen, waist, and buttocks after major weight loss. The quote of 10-12 hours that you apparently received seems odd.Most of us do not like an operation to extend much past 6 hours or so. I agree with your other consultations listing 4.5-6 hours as the operative time. This is much more reasonable, and around 5.5 hours is what I usually quote patients. Best of luck to you!
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May 20, 2014
Answer: Lower Body Lift and Length of Surgery A lower body lift is a great operation to help improve the contour of the abdomen, waist, and buttocks after major weight loss. The quote of 10-12 hours that you apparently received seems odd.Most of us do not like an operation to extend much past 6 hours or so. I agree with your other consultations listing 4.5-6 hours as the operative time. This is much more reasonable, and around 5.5 hours is what I usually quote patients. Best of luck to you!
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Body lift surgery The average amount of time for a lower body lift including abdomen, lateral thighs and buttock is 5 hours give or take. If you have special surgical requirements that your doctor think will take that much longer I would ask them to consider staging the procedure. Perhaps a tie-breaking opinion by a third surgeon may help. Good luck.Dr Rodger ShorttOakville Plastic Surgeon
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Body lift surgery The average amount of time for a lower body lift including abdomen, lateral thighs and buttock is 5 hours give or take. If you have special surgical requirements that your doctor think will take that much longer I would ask them to consider staging the procedure. Perhaps a tie-breaking opinion by a third surgeon may help. Good luck.Dr Rodger ShorttOakville Plastic Surgeon
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