I am 5’9 290 lbs. lost 130lbs from weight loss surgery and have had 5 children; no c sections. Would like to have as close to hourglass figure as possible with good definition on waist line. Working on dropping 30-40 more lbs until surgery Thank you
Answer: Hard to assess without proper photos. Hello and congratulations on dropping those 130 lbs! While you're definitely noticing changes related to massive weight loss, I'd recommend waiting more time and allowing your body to lose more weight. When a surgery is attempted with patients who are above a certain BMI (which is not the best way to assess a patient, but it's a standard that is usually used), there's higher risk of complications around your surgical process. There's also a chance for you to continue losing weight, and if the skin was tightened as much as possible, it will become loose again. I'd recommend continuing to monitor your weight loss journey and waiting until you're around a 30 BMI before attempting skin removal surgery. Your body will change and that will make the decision whether to do an extended, circular or fleur de lis abdominoplasty more accurate in your case. Have a great day!
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Answer: Hard to assess without proper photos. Hello and congratulations on dropping those 130 lbs! While you're definitely noticing changes related to massive weight loss, I'd recommend waiting more time and allowing your body to lose more weight. When a surgery is attempted with patients who are above a certain BMI (which is not the best way to assess a patient, but it's a standard that is usually used), there's higher risk of complications around your surgical process. There's also a chance for you to continue losing weight, and if the skin was tightened as much as possible, it will become loose again. I'd recommend continuing to monitor your weight loss journey and waiting until you're around a 30 BMI before attempting skin removal surgery. Your body will change and that will make the decision whether to do an extended, circular or fleur de lis abdominoplasty more accurate in your case. Have a great day!
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Answer: Fleur de Lis Dear Genuine541607 congratulations on your weight loss journey! Surgical terminology can be confusing and very technical at times, but here is a very short description about the differences between procedures:
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Answer: Fleur de Lis Dear Genuine541607 congratulations on your weight loss journey! Surgical terminology can be confusing and very technical at times, but here is a very short description about the differences between procedures:
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November 7, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty 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 without additional weight loss. 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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November 7, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty 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 without additional weight loss. 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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July 16, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty options Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! An extended tummy tuck refers to when the horizontal scar (which usually is approximately hip to hip) is extended further to the sides to allow for more skin removal. For some this incision may extend all the way around the body which is called a circumferential abdominoplasty. This allows the surgeon to address lax skin from the front, sides and back. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is for those who have significant lax skin in the midline of the abdomen. This is used sometimes for patients with significant weight loss. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty options Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! An extended tummy tuck refers to when the horizontal scar (which usually is approximately hip to hip) is extended further to the sides to allow for more skin removal. For some this incision may extend all the way around the body which is called a circumferential abdominoplasty. This allows the surgeon to address lax skin from the front, sides and back. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is for those who have significant lax skin in the midline of the abdomen. This is used sometimes for patients with significant weight loss. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, you need an extended abdominoplasty or a near-circumferential lower body lift. A fleur-de-lis is definitely an option and will remove skin side-to-side in addition to top-to-bottom. However, it comes with a long midline scar. In my own practice, I only use a fleur-de-lis approach in patients who already have a long midline scar (which is unusual). Also, there can be more wound healing issues with this additional scar. My advice would be to look at photos of both procedures.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, you need an extended abdominoplasty or a near-circumferential lower body lift. A fleur-de-lis is definitely an option and will remove skin side-to-side in addition to top-to-bottom. However, it comes with a long midline scar. In my own practice, I only use a fleur-de-lis approach in patients who already have a long midline scar (which is unusual). Also, there can be more wound healing issues with this additional scar. My advice would be to look at photos of both procedures.
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