I am 5’4”, currently 170 lbs, with a estimated BMI of 29.2. I lost 120 lbs over the course of a year through natural weight loss, and have maintained for 2 years. I plan to lose 25 more lbs before surgery. I understand I may not be able to get all of my body addressed in one round. I have consulted with 2 plastic surgeons who have recommended either a “super extended tummy tuck” or a “360 Tummy Tuck”, ether to go along with lipo of Flanks, muscle repair, and breast lift.
November 22, 2020
Answer: After weight loss surgery It is wonderful what you have achieved by yourself!! Congratulations.After weight loss you have developed a significant degree of saggy skin on abdomen, pubic area, laterally and buttocks (cellulite dimples are sign of flaccid tissues), plus your muscle loose which make you look a bit protruding, so you will be a wonderful candidate for a Lower Body Lift which means: 360 Tummy Tuck to remove the skin, pubic lift, Muscle repair, and Real Buttocks Lift and definitely some liposuction to lovehandles and waist.Your breast have lost a lot of the volume and it also have developed a 3rd degree of flaccid breast tissue, so you will be a great candidate for a Major Breast Lift and maybe some augmentation if this is your desire. In my hands, the LBL is already a super long and invasive procedure, 5-6 hour procedure and I will recommend to do breast lift (4 hour procedure) separated, at least 5-6 months in between.You will look wonderful after the correct procedure, be encouraged!!Dr. Laura Carmina Cardenas
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November 22, 2020
Answer: After weight loss surgery It is wonderful what you have achieved by yourself!! Congratulations.After weight loss you have developed a significant degree of saggy skin on abdomen, pubic area, laterally and buttocks (cellulite dimples are sign of flaccid tissues), plus your muscle loose which make you look a bit protruding, so you will be a wonderful candidate for a Lower Body Lift which means: 360 Tummy Tuck to remove the skin, pubic lift, Muscle repair, and Real Buttocks Lift and definitely some liposuction to lovehandles and waist.Your breast have lost a lot of the volume and it also have developed a 3rd degree of flaccid breast tissue, so you will be a great candidate for a Major Breast Lift and maybe some augmentation if this is your desire. In my hands, the LBL is already a super long and invasive procedure, 5-6 hour procedure and I will recommend to do breast lift (4 hour procedure) separated, at least 5-6 months in between.You will look wonderful after the correct procedure, be encouraged!!Dr. Laura Carmina Cardenas
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Super extended tummy tuck or lower body lift? The best procedure for you depends on if you want the buttocks to be lifted in addition to the abdominal area. A lower body lift will address front and back and the extended abdominoplasty will only address the front. You would obtain a good result with either. It depends on what you want and your goals. A breast lift also will give you considerable improvement. Best of luck.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Super extended tummy tuck or lower body lift? The best procedure for you depends on if you want the buttocks to be lifted in addition to the abdominal area. A lower body lift will address front and back and the extended abdominoplasty will only address the front. You would obtain a good result with either. It depends on what you want and your goals. A breast lift also will give you considerable improvement. Best of luck.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Super extended tummy tuck or lower body lift? (Photo) You are to be commended upon the loss of 120 pounds! There is no question that you can have a very dramatic result. A circumferential body lift could be performed at your current weight. I would seek out a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons with great reviews and great before and after pictures who performs hundreds of body contouring procedures each year.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Super extended tummy tuck or lower body lift? (Photo) You are to be commended upon the loss of 120 pounds! There is no question that you can have a very dramatic result. A circumferential body lift could be performed at your current weight. I would seek out a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons with great reviews and great before and after pictures who performs hundreds of body contouring procedures each year.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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