I've recently lost 115lbs and am looking for skin surgery. I'm 5'3", weight 150-155lbs and have been at this weight for 1+ years. Curious about recommended surgeries to address thighs, stomach, mons, arms and breasts. Could I get a belt lipectomy which would address the abdomen and thighs? Would a BBL help lift the thighs without the need for thigh surgery? Can arms, breasts and stomach be done at one time? Thanks in advance for the help! Appreciate you all!
September 2, 2023
Answer: Post massive weight loss body contouring Congrats on your weight loss! Based on limited photos, you appear to be a good candidate for circumferencial abdominoplasty/ buttock lift, medial thigh lift, possible monsplasty, breast lift with or without implants . In our Practice we often perform complex body contouring procedures post massive weight loss in a Hospital setting-with patients staying overnight for observation. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and discuss your options and details during consultation.
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September 2, 2023
Answer: Post massive weight loss body contouring Congrats on your weight loss! Based on limited photos, you appear to be a good candidate for circumferencial abdominoplasty/ buttock lift, medial thigh lift, possible monsplasty, breast lift with or without implants . In our Practice we often perform complex body contouring procedures post massive weight loss in a Hospital setting-with patients staying overnight for observation. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and discuss your options and details during consultation.
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August 13, 2023
Answer: After weight loss surgery Congratulations about losing the weight!!! Based on your photos you will be candidate for at least 3 stages because of SAFETY. Stage 1 will be recommended to do a Lower Body Lift which means 360 skin resection and vertical as well (Fleur de Lis) because you have saggy skin not only as excess of length which is the skin as a little apron on the bottom but also the wrinkly upper abdomen which means an excess of width, if only the 360 is performed, the saggy skin above bb will remain, you will also need muscle repair to tighten the muscle and achieve a smaller waistline and flatter abdomen, mons lift and reduction, tightening of front and outer thighs, no improvement of the inner thighs, because you will need in the future an Inner Vertical Thigh tightening (incision from groin to inner mid thigh). Real buttocks lift should be included in the LBL, some liposuction to waist and lovehandles and use that small amount to transfer to buttocks. 6 months later the upper body lift can be done safely which means breast lift and augmentation using implants (if you want), arm lift and lateral torsoplasty. BBL won’t improve or lift buttocks and either thighs. You have already a nice bone frame, so I can only foresee a wonderful result. My recommendation is to have consultation only with a Board Certified PS and expert in After weight loss surgery. Be encouraged! Dr. Cárdenas
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August 13, 2023
Answer: After weight loss surgery Congratulations about losing the weight!!! Based on your photos you will be candidate for at least 3 stages because of SAFETY. Stage 1 will be recommended to do a Lower Body Lift which means 360 skin resection and vertical as well (Fleur de Lis) because you have saggy skin not only as excess of length which is the skin as a little apron on the bottom but also the wrinkly upper abdomen which means an excess of width, if only the 360 is performed, the saggy skin above bb will remain, you will also need muscle repair to tighten the muscle and achieve a smaller waistline and flatter abdomen, mons lift and reduction, tightening of front and outer thighs, no improvement of the inner thighs, because you will need in the future an Inner Vertical Thigh tightening (incision from groin to inner mid thigh). Real buttocks lift should be included in the LBL, some liposuction to waist and lovehandles and use that small amount to transfer to buttocks. 6 months later the upper body lift can be done safely which means breast lift and augmentation using implants (if you want), arm lift and lateral torsoplasty. BBL won’t improve or lift buttocks and either thighs. You have already a nice bone frame, so I can only foresee a wonderful result. My recommendation is to have consultation only with a Board Certified PS and expert in After weight loss surgery. Be encouraged! Dr. Cárdenas
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