Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Body Lift REVIEWS

Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss (169 Pound Lbs) Love the Results! Video Attached! - Boston, MA

Name: Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss (169 Pound Lbs) Love the Results! Video Attached! - Boston, MA
Item: Amy Colwell, MD
Rating: 4
Author: everchanging

ORIGINAL POST

I had a gastric bypass 5 years ago which helped me...

everchangingAugust 22, 2013

WORTH IT$5,000

I had a gastric bypass 5 years ago which helped me lose 169 pounds.They cut off 12 pounds of extra skin total.

Pain- very intense, but worth it. Needed help bathing, standing, getting up for 2 weeks. 6 weeks until back to life 100%. I needed and used all of my pain meds. Stayed in the hospital for 2 days.

Money- Insurance paid for the front portion! I paid the difference to have the incision go all the way around! Out of pocket expense was $5,000 (without would be around $13,000)

Scars- I think I got lucky because I have no scar at all in the front! My sides have a darker almost purplish scar. My back has a super thin white scar. It has been two years, the scar is there and will always be but to me it was worth it!

I have a youtube channel that shows before the lower body lift and after the lower body lift . It also shows you how to clean the drains, get insurance to approve the procedure, and a interview with the doctor. Along with other helpful info.

everchanging's provider

Amy Colwell, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

everchanging rating for Dr. Colwell:

Overall rating

Doctor's bedside manner

Answered my questions

After care follow-up

Time spent with me

Phone or email responsiveness

Staff professionalism & courtesy

Payment process

Wait times

Replies (10)

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

August 23, 2013

Thank you for putting your story out there. I actually watched your videos before making the decision to proceed with the lower body lift! Congrats on the remarkable weight loss, you look fantastic!

everchanging

August 25, 2013

Wow that is the best thing anyone has said to me- so glad I could have helped you- Thank you. You look amazing! What have you had done (if you don't mind me asking)

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

August 25, 2013

Thank you!! No I don't mind at all. I had a lower body lift...tummy tuck, outer thigh lift and buttocks lift. And yes I'm sure you story has helped many people!! :)

everchanging

August 25, 2013

Awe thanks :) thats it? Wow you look amazing! I pretty much need it all done, I'm a mess! lol But it'll be worth it.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

August 26, 2013

No you are not a mess! Just look at how far you come and compare all your B&A pics...You will see an amazing transformation! We are way too hard on ourselves sometimes...I know I can be that way with myself too! Are you considering other procedures? You had just the lower body lift too right?

everchanging

August 27, 2013

You are too sweet, thank you and you are right.... I've come a long way I should give myself some slack but its hard! I have had a lower body lift. On the 29th I am having my boobs, an extended arm lift, and lipo of my chin/neck.

K_at_RealSelf

August 28, 2013

Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us!

Congratulations on your weight loss and subsequent surgeries. You've obviously worked very hard to get to where you are, and it shows! You look awesome!

everchanging

September 9, 2013

Thank you! :) I will keep everyone (realself) posted on everything.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

September 5, 2013

How exciting! I'd love an arm lift...they look good as long I don't raise them up wave :( lol Can't wait to see your results from upcoming procedures!

everchanging

September 9, 2013

Thank you! It went very well I LOVE my arms!! very happy with the results so far. I made a video on youtube of the results/experience if you'd like more info :) My arms were my most hated body part my entire life so I know exactly what you mean

UPDATED FROM everchanging

2 years post

Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss (169 Pound Lbs) Love the Results! Video Attached! - Boston, MA

I had a gastric bypass 5 years ago which helped me...

everchanging's provider

Amy Colwell, MD

Replies (10)

Story of the day before my extended arm lift and breast augmentation. How to prepare for surgery.

Replies (0)

Before my lower body lift (removal of extra skin) Weight loss of 168 pounds

Replies (0)