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!
Answer: Combining surgeries is an excellent idea. Congratulations on your weight loss and maintenance. There are four areas that you wish improved. It is possible to address these in 2 surgery’s. For safety purposes, it would be better to have a practice which has two plastic surgeons who can work as a team so that your time on the operating table is minimized. The lower body lift would be done first, by starting you on your stomach and completing the back portion of the operation. Then you would be turned over and the front part of the lower body lift will be completed. Next, through an extended incision, your upper arms, lateral chest and breast lift would be done. This gives you one anesthesia, and one recovery for essentially three operations. After you’re fully healed from this, a thigh lift could be done. The thigh lift is not done before the lower body lift, because the lower body lift will elevate the skin of the groin crease and inner thigh, and an incision placed in the groin crease prior to the lower body lift, can be pulled upward so it is out of position. Have a detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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Answer: Combining surgeries is an excellent idea. Congratulations on your weight loss and maintenance. There are four areas that you wish improved. It is possible to address these in 2 surgery’s. For safety purposes, it would be better to have a practice which has two plastic surgeons who can work as a team so that your time on the operating table is minimized. The lower body lift would be done first, by starting you on your stomach and completing the back portion of the operation. Then you would be turned over and the front part of the lower body lift will be completed. Next, through an extended incision, your upper arms, lateral chest and breast lift would be done. This gives you one anesthesia, and one recovery for essentially three operations. After you’re fully healed from this, a thigh lift could be done. The thigh lift is not done before the lower body lift, because the lower body lift will elevate the skin of the groin crease and inner thigh, and an incision placed in the groin crease prior to the lower body lift, can be pulled upward so it is out of position. Have a detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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Answer: Belt lipectomy for abdomen and thighs Thank you for your inquiry! Typically, abdominoplasty and thigh lift are not done at the same time. We would love to sit down with you and discuss your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.
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Answer: Belt lipectomy for abdomen and thighs Thank you for your inquiry! Typically, abdominoplasty and thigh lift are not done at the same time. We would love to sit down with you and discuss your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your goals.
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September 9, 2023
Answer: Belt lipectomy for loose skin of the abdomen and thighs Thank you for your query. A belt lipectomy can be modified to a lower body lift. It will address the abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and lateral thighs but will not address the medial side (inside) of the thighs. A BBL will help with shaping the buttocks but will not help with the inside of the thighs either. An inner thigh lift will be the appropriate procedure, if the loose skin on the inside of the thighs is a major concern. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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September 9, 2023
Answer: Belt lipectomy for loose skin of the abdomen and thighs Thank you for your query. A belt lipectomy can be modified to a lower body lift. It will address the abdomen, lower back, buttocks, and lateral thighs but will not address the medial side (inside) of the thighs. A BBL will help with shaping the buttocks but will not help with the inside of the thighs either. An inner thigh lift will be the appropriate procedure, if the loose skin on the inside of the thighs is a major concern. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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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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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!!!
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August 13, 2023
Answer: After weight loss surgery Congratulations about losing the weight!!!
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