I canot imagine how is it possible to do scarless lifting? If great amount of fat has been sucked out the space created inside will disappear? The skin is just like balloon when stretched it doesnot come back to normal when it shrinks? For example thigh lifting? Are there internal sutures where the skin is lifted for only short period of time and after that operation for a year the lifting will disappear?
Answer: Scarless Lifting?
If you have excess skin from weight loss, unless you are young with good skin tone/elasticity, you will need to have the excess skin removed and that means a scar. There are options to help minimize scars such as silicone strips, lasers and scar gels, and with time, scars will fade and look acceptable to most people. Best rule of thumb, if it sounds too good to be true, it typically is. Best of luck!
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If you have excess skin from weight loss, unless you are young with good skin tone/elasticity, you will need to have the excess skin removed and that means a scar. There are options to help minimize scars such as silicone strips, lasers and scar gels, and with time, scars will fade and look acceptable to most people. Best rule of thumb, if it sounds too good to be true, it typically is. Best of luck!
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If the issue is loose skin, then the loose skin must be removed and this will leave a scar. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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If the issue is loose skin, then the loose skin must be removed and this will leave a scar. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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April 3, 2014
Answer: Scarless NO, Minimal Scars YES A breast lift cannot be done without producing a scar. The best technique uses active weight transfer to produce long term stability. The advantage of this technique is it avoids the unsightly vertical scars such as lollipop or boat anchor shaped incisions. You are a candiate for a new technique called The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Scarless NO, Minimal Scars YES A breast lift cannot be done without producing a scar. The best technique uses active weight transfer to produce long term stability. The advantage of this technique is it avoids the unsightly vertical scars such as lollipop or boat anchor shaped incisions. You are a candiate for a new technique called The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 22, 2013
Answer: Body Lift scarring minimized
A body lift, or belt lipectomy, utilizes a continuous incision around the entire panty or belt line. Through this incision, a tummy tuck is done, as well as removal of excess skin and fat around the entire lower waistline including the lower back/buttock area. Abdomen, thighs, and buttocks are re-contoured all together. This more extensive procedure requires an in-patient hospital stay, also scarring is minimized.
After this lifting procedure, there will be some degree of bruising and swelling. Small plastic drains will be in place, and are removed within 5-10 days. A post-surgical garment is worn for several weeks to decrease the swelling and improve the contour. Patients return to work within 2-4 weeks for body lifts. More strenuous activities can be resumed in 6-8 weeks.
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Answer: Body Lift scarring minimized
A body lift, or belt lipectomy, utilizes a continuous incision around the entire panty or belt line. Through this incision, a tummy tuck is done, as well as removal of excess skin and fat around the entire lower waistline including the lower back/buttock area. Abdomen, thighs, and buttocks are re-contoured all together. This more extensive procedure requires an in-patient hospital stay, also scarring is minimized.
After this lifting procedure, there will be some degree of bruising and swelling. Small plastic drains will be in place, and are removed within 5-10 days. A post-surgical garment is worn for several weeks to decrease the swelling and improve the contour. Patients return to work within 2-4 weeks for body lifts. More strenuous activities can be resumed in 6-8 weeks.
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September 27, 2013
Answer: Contouring after weight loss
All body contouring procedures require some degree of scar to achieve better form. A common first line of attack for patients who have lost weight is a body lift procedure. Most plastic surgeons refer to a body lift as a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy. This procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck + waist/lateral thigh lift + buttock lift (with the option of buttock augmentation). A physical exam would be needed to make any recommendations. Please visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.
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Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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September 27, 2013
Answer: Contouring after weight loss
All body contouring procedures require some degree of scar to achieve better form. A common first line of attack for patients who have lost weight is a body lift procedure. Most plastic surgeons refer to a body lift as a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy. This procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck + waist/lateral thigh lift + buttock lift (with the option of buttock augmentation). A physical exam would be needed to make any recommendations. Please visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.
Best wishes,
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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