Age 56, super healthy athlete, bra spillover, love handles (see photos). Want to look my best. 2 prior breast reductions + abdominoplasty. Not wanting arm/armpit work - fear of lumps/scars. 1. Is pulling skin up a problem since abdominoplasty pulled front skin down? 2. Would "L or V" scar on side suffice or do sides to back lift? 3. Recommend compression garment? What is recovery time for moving arms to eat, to stationary recumbent bike, to full on weight training? Thanks
March 2, 2023
Answer: Considering options You appear to be a good candidate for liposuction of the hips/flanks. A photo of your back is needed to determine the best way to approach the skin at the bra line. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. If you have both areas treated a leotard style compression can be used. You will be able to move your limbs after surgery, but activity restrictions will be in place while you recover. Your surgeon will give you more details according to your surgical plan.
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March 2, 2023
Answer: Considering options You appear to be a good candidate for liposuction of the hips/flanks. A photo of your back is needed to determine the best way to approach the skin at the bra line. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. If you have both areas treated a leotard style compression can be used. You will be able to move your limbs after surgery, but activity restrictions will be in place while you recover. Your surgeon will give you more details according to your surgical plan.
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March 1, 2023
Answer: Back Lift is Best Overall, a bra line excision would be best to treat this. This essentially excises the excess axillary tissue but takes the "dog ear" onto the back . It should also correct the excess tissue on your flanks to a good degree. The scar is long but well hidden in the bra line, hence the name "bra line excision,"
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March 1, 2023
Answer: Back Lift is Best Overall, a bra line excision would be best to treat this. This essentially excises the excess axillary tissue but takes the "dog ear" onto the back . It should also correct the excess tissue on your flanks to a good degree. The scar is long but well hidden in the bra line, hence the name "bra line excision,"
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