I'm considering whether to get a tummy tuck or body lift and maybe some skin reduction on thighs if possible. I am currently a 157lb., 6'1", 27-year-old male, and I have lost ~100-110 lbs. over the past two years. I have some excess skin that has not responded to weight loss. It's worst in the abdomen/butt/thighs (mostly on the sides of the body). My major concerns are recovery time and danger of complications from the operation (is a body lift significantly more dangerous than a tummy tuck)? I wouldn't be able to miss more than 2 weeks of work. Thanks.
September 14, 2016
Answer: Recovery from Body Lift Surgery A body lift almost always accompanies a tummy tuck in a person who has lost 100 pounds or more. The previous excess weight expands the skin, making skin redundancy the norm in someone who has lost over a 100 pounds. The body lift portion of the procedure does not typically lengthen the recovery from tummy tuck surgery yet makes the first week or so a little more difficult because the incision is circumferential. The vast majority of patients should still be able to return to work in a couple of weeks. If this surgery is combined with thigh skin excision procedures, the recovery might be a little longer. Complications can occur where wound separation requires prolonged healing, but it usually does not affect the ability to return to work.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Recovery from Body Lift Surgery A body lift almost always accompanies a tummy tuck in a person who has lost 100 pounds or more. The previous excess weight expands the skin, making skin redundancy the norm in someone who has lost over a 100 pounds. The body lift portion of the procedure does not typically lengthen the recovery from tummy tuck surgery yet makes the first week or so a little more difficult because the incision is circumferential. The vast majority of patients should still be able to return to work in a couple of weeks. If this surgery is combined with thigh skin excision procedures, the recovery might be a little longer. Complications can occur where wound separation requires prolonged healing, but it usually does not affect the ability to return to work.
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August 18, 2019
Answer: Recovery time The answer is dependent on your procedures. Generally, 6-8 weeks of protecting your incisions should cover most uncomplicated situations with a body lift. Even after this time, you will not be fully recovered, as there will be some lingering edema and the scars will be immature. Complete healing and final results will typically be apparent at 6 months; maybe even longer in some cases. Complications after such cases are fairly common (mostly minor) but will often prolong recovery when they happen. I would advise that it is very unlikely that 2 weeks is long enough for a procedure of this magnitude, and you should adjust your timing and plans accordingly.
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August 18, 2019
Answer: Recovery time The answer is dependent on your procedures. Generally, 6-8 weeks of protecting your incisions should cover most uncomplicated situations with a body lift. Even after this time, you will not be fully recovered, as there will be some lingering edema and the scars will be immature. Complete healing and final results will typically be apparent at 6 months; maybe even longer in some cases. Complications after such cases are fairly common (mostly minor) but will often prolong recovery when they happen. I would advise that it is very unlikely that 2 weeks is long enough for a procedure of this magnitude, and you should adjust your timing and plans accordingly.
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October 30, 2015
Answer: Body Lift Recovery The Lower Body Lift surgery, while more extensive than a Tummy Tuck, has a very similar recovery period. Most patients are able to carry out their non-strenuous daily activities by 2-3 weeks after surgery. The use of sequential tension sutures for closure allows the procedure to be done without drains, which helps decrease discomfort during recovery time. Exercise is fine at after 6 weeks from the day of surgery. Dr. B
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October 30, 2015
Answer: Body Lift Recovery The Lower Body Lift surgery, while more extensive than a Tummy Tuck, has a very similar recovery period. Most patients are able to carry out their non-strenuous daily activities by 2-3 weeks after surgery. The use of sequential tension sutures for closure allows the procedure to be done without drains, which helps decrease discomfort during recovery time. Exercise is fine at after 6 weeks from the day of surgery. Dr. B
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