After my TT w/lipo surgery, I've lost 20 lbs. My tummy is nice and flat but I have some love handles on my hips and some rolls under my bra. My PS suggested getting a belt lipectomy to remove the excess skin. The rolls are not fat - just loose skin. My questions are: will I be able to sleep on my back after the lipectomy or do I have to sleep on my stomach? Also, will I be able to sit? And, do I still need to wear a compression garment after the surgery?
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February 5, 2016
Answer: Sitting and Sleeping after Belt Lipectomy #plasticsurgery #bodylift
Congratulations on your remarkable achievement of losing 160 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. Your journey and commitment to health are truly commendable. Based on your history and provided pictures, a 360 belt lipectomy, also known as a circumferential lower body lift, seems like an...
Your photo and description best describes what is called a pyogenic granuloma due to a foreign body. In your case this is likely to be a retained and infected permanent stitch. Removal is usually curative.#bodyliftcomplication
Thank you for reaching out with your question about discerning between loose skin and subcutaneous fat following your commendable 30 kg weight loss. Your attached pictures and detailed history provide valuable insights into your current situation.
Firstly, congratulations on your significant...
