I have lost 120 lbs (need to lose 25 more). Thankfully, I don't think my stomach is in terrible shape. My inner thighs have a lot of loose skin. My arms seem to be in the worst shape. I react badly to anesthesia. I would prefer one surgery with a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and arm lift. Is this recommended? I'd think while legs are recovering, I would need to rely more on my arms to complete daily tasks, then rely on lower body while my arms heal. Can both be done at the same time?
May 20, 2017
Answer: Multiple procedures Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss. I would not recommend having all three performed at the same time. I think a tummy tuck and arm lift could safely be performed together. Based on your
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May 20, 2017
Answer: Multiple procedures Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss. I would not recommend having all three performed at the same time. I think a tummy tuck and arm lift could safely be performed together. Based on your
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May 20, 2017
Answer: Would it be safe to do a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and arm lift in the same surgery? Thank you for your question and photos. Although all these procedures could be done together, I personally would not advise it. We have to think about your recovery process and also to minimize your risks for complications and poor surgical outcome. I would suggest doing your tummy tuck and circumferential liposuction of your body with possible fat transfer to the buttocks to enhance your feminine shape. The arms are still poorly "deflated" and an arm lift will be suboptimal. I would do arm liposuction first to define your muscles, at the time of the TT and an arm lift later (you want your arms to match your new body). It is difficult to evaluate your thighs from this photo and decide what type of thigh lift you need. I reserve this operation as the last procedure after body contouring, since it is a more difficult recovery.I'm not sure what "I react badly to anesthesia means". I do these procedures in my accredited office surgical suite under intravenous sedation only, including the tummy tuck. No general anesthesia or epidural required! I've been using this technique for the past 5 years and my patients are very pleased with the fast recovery.See a board certified [plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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May 20, 2017
Answer: Would it be safe to do a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and arm lift in the same surgery? Thank you for your question and photos. Although all these procedures could be done together, I personally would not advise it. We have to think about your recovery process and also to minimize your risks for complications and poor surgical outcome. I would suggest doing your tummy tuck and circumferential liposuction of your body with possible fat transfer to the buttocks to enhance your feminine shape. The arms are still poorly "deflated" and an arm lift will be suboptimal. I would do arm liposuction first to define your muscles, at the time of the TT and an arm lift later (you want your arms to match your new body). It is difficult to evaluate your thighs from this photo and decide what type of thigh lift you need. I reserve this operation as the last procedure after body contouring, since it is a more difficult recovery.I'm not sure what "I react badly to anesthesia means". I do these procedures in my accredited office surgical suite under intravenous sedation only, including the tummy tuck. No general anesthesia or epidural required! I've been using this technique for the past 5 years and my patients are very pleased with the fast recovery.See a board certified [plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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