F32 down 212lbs since October 2021, 157lbs 5'7. I workout doing combat sports and conditioning 12-13 hours a week, no chronic medical conditions. I've been on a weight loss and fitness journey for a while now, and have always thought my goal weight would be 150, but that was arbitrary. I recently got a follow up DEXA scan, and found that my torso is at 21% body fat, with my overall body fat of 26%, which was lower than I thought (my legs, however, are at 32% ). With my body fat lower than I expected, I realize that each additional pound I lose isnt going to contribute meaningfully to an improved appearance. In other words, I keep waiting to look fit but now it seems thats not likely. However, I assume Ill require a lot of procedures, and know that these types of surgeries are often shorter on those with lower body fat. Is there a world where an additional 8lbs lost might result in being able to bundle one more procedure into a surgery? And if so is that a good reason to delay seeking out a consult until Ive lost more weight? Or am I not lean enough for that to make a difference? Ive found the surgeons Im interested in have (understandably) significant fees for a consult, and I dont want to waste a round of consults only for that additional weight to change the game plan/potential possibilities. Thank you for your time!
What preparatory measures like weight loss, exercise or adjusting medication dosage will maximize the probability of a successful body lift? What medications can slow down the process of healing? Are their things that can be done before and after a body lift for the most effective healing?
I workout 4-5 times per week, usually running 3-4 miles per day or a kickboxing workout. If I have a full lower body lift will I be able to resume these type of workouts without ruining my results?
What would be best to get rid of the back roll at the bottom and the sacral fat pad? Im in the middle of losing weight but I hate the roll at my lower back and sacral fat pad. Ive had lipo on the butt shelf but it still never looked the way I wanted it to. This has a very bad effect on my mental health.
Hello! I have recently lost a lot of weight and undergone a breast lift. Ive been advised to wear a bra as much as possible to help minimise tissue stretching from gravity, to delay sagging over time. I am also looking to get a body lift. I really want to maintain my results as long as possible after my surgeries. Of course, my main focus after my skin has been tightened is to maintain the weight. But I would like to know what else I can do to maintain the tighter skin as long as possible for the rest of my body too? Will wearing compression garments/supportive shapewear for the rest of my body help to support the tissue and skin and subsequently delay age-related sagging in the same way that a bra supports the breasts? Thank you in advance for your help!
I have lost 160 lbs with the aid of gastric bypass. I have consulted with three plastic surgeons, and two have recommended a vertical abdominal incision (one w/fleur-de-lis abdomioplasty, one w/belt lipectomy and added vertical cut), while the third thought the added vertical incision would be the wrong choice for my body type (pear shape). I know I have a lot of skin to be removed but I am afraid of the additional scar. Would I still be able to get a good result with just the lower body lift?
I lost 100 lbs after having gastric bypass and as a result I have redundant skin issues. I have had two body contouring procedures so far. In May I had a lower body lift and then last week I had an upper body lift. I am interested in having a thigh lift and arm lift in July. I have been told by one surgeon that he does not like to combine these due to mobility issues during recovery. I really want to limit my surgeries to three, can anyone offer advice on this matter?
I canot imagine how is it possible to do scarless lifting? If great amount of fat has been sucked out the space created inside will disappear? The skin is just like balloon when stretched it doesnot come back to normal when it shrinks? For example thigh lifting? Are there internal sutures where the skin is lifted for only short period of time and after that operation for a year the lifting will disappear?