Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

I am so incredibly excited. A little nervous, but mostly excited! June 12 I'm going in for my Lower body lift (belt lipectomy) and liposuction to my medial, anterior, and lateral thighs. I have waited so long for this, and it is finally here!! I had my pre-op with my surgeon on Friday, and she got me even more excited! She is really confident that this surgery is going to be hugely successful and the results will be amazing I ended up taking 5 weeks off from work to recover. In the midst of all of this, my husband and I are putting our house on the market, and will be moving to the east coast from Colorado sometime in August (my husband took a new position out tha…

Ok, so I know most of us have questions, answers and issues about excess skin and the removal of it, so I'm going to ask a few and hope for some advice/info/suggestions. Let me start by telling you that my VSG was paid for by the state (Rhode Island) and Medicare., I had my surgery on April 18, 2016. I had been overweight/obese for too long, started gaining weight when I was 8/9 and am currently 43.., (being classified as obese for one day is too long), My doctor told me not long ago that having my apron removed would be covered by my insurance but nothing else would be, am not sure if they are incorrect about nothing else being covered but am definitely wondering if I…

One week post op from my tummy tuck and excess chest skin removal surgery! So thrilled with results so far.

Here's the details: With the help of a gastric sleeve, over 2 1/2 years, I've lost 369 pounds (high weight of 615 to 246 currently) I've been within 10 pounds of this weight for 6 months I have a minor but persistent rash under the skin folds of my stomach, along with severe pain when the loose skin gets flapping around during exercise. With the help of my bariatric surgeon's office, I've been approved by insurance for: Stomach folds (Pannilectomy) - I will be doing a full tummy tuck (abominoplasty) Bat wings (Brachioplasty) Man boob removal Thigh lift I found a plastic surgeon I like, has good …

Hi everyone who has had plastic surgery after significant weight loss! Please if you would be so kind to give me your advice. Im currently day 3 post op from full tummy tuck/lipo and bilateral lateral chest wall excision to tighten my chest and back from losing all this weight. I am obviously still focusing on mainly protein but was wondering what your diet looked like after having any type of plastic surgery? I am so so scared to gain any weight since my activity levels and all that is extremely restricted for the time being. Any diet plans, menu examples, regimens, recommendations, etc would be greatly greatly greatly appreciated! Thank you and have a nice…

Breast lift question

Hello everyone! I know I've been MIA for awhile but I haven't really had any updating to do. I'm still managing the same weight. I'm trying not to lose at this point since my PS said not to. What I have been doing is obsessing over my cosmetic surgeries coming up. I'm having a tummy tuck with muscle repair and some breast stuff. Its consumed my entire life for the last month and now it's almost here. I'm not going to lie I'm terrified and just now starting to get a slight bit excited. Most people seem to be ecstatic about it. I hate the thought of the pain and whole long recovery period. The results are going to be worth it right? I've paid, I'm going. I woke up on the "l…

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has had skin removal around inner leg/ thigh area? Also back rolls...ugh....Thanks in advance:)

Hi Ihave had a very successful vertical sleeve I am 3 1/2 years post. I have applied for coverage for excess skin and legs. The Dr.says they never cover legs but I have to try it is my biggest problem area. I hope they can at least take care of my. belly.

Any updates on BariatricPal offering a package deal for plastic surgery in Mexico? I'm ready to do this, hopefully early in 2017.

I am not very happy about this last minute news I just got at 4 pm today. My tomorrow 7:30 am Breast reduction and FNG schedule has been cancelled. Now I have to schedule a Breast biopsy instead. They are saying I have a lump in my right breast. I am sure it is a fatty cyst but they will not do the surgery until the biopsy is done and comes back stating it is a cyst. I have had these cyst many times over the course of my 61 years and now that I am less than 24 hours before surgery they want to do a biopsy. Doesn't make sense to me. I had to do a lot of things to prepare for this including get substitute teachers and make up weeks of lessons plans, reports etc not to me…

Hey! So I am not at goal yet but when I get there I really want to get a breast life and augmentation to refill me breasts. My mom is very against it because she knows several people who got augmentations who are in pain all the time. They had it done after cancer though. Has anyone gotten it done and experienced pain nonstop after? I understand it will be painful right after, but this is long term pain she is talking about.

Hi! Has anyone had experience with brachioplasty and had sleeve tattoos? I'm kind of curious how that works as far as scars and what will happen to my artwork. :/

I have been researching ps docs and he seems to specialize in bariatric/extreme weight loss patients. I figure I will be self pay, so find one that has this expertise. Also anyone over 60 planning ps? Anyone have this doc or know of him?

Hello and Congrats to everyone! I know not everyone has a fantabulous insurance plan that will pay for all the plastics we want, so I wanted to ask everyone how have you dealt with your excess skin. There are so many myths about doing certain exercises, using body scrub to bring back elasticity etc., etc.., but truth being known, what has Really Worked? Personally, I have the flabby arms, the apron, and a big issue with my thighs (my thighs are very solid, but the excess skin makes me feel like a baby wearing a diaper).., not trying to sound gross or graphic, but am sure am not the only person who has thighs like that- and wants them Gone. So I guess basically what I am a…

I had my surgery in November 2015. I am down 150 pounds and have surpassed my initial goal weight by 12 pounds. I am now going for the blue ribbon, and attempting to lose another 18 pounds. This would bring me much lower than I ever thought I could physically get, and it will be time for plastic surgery. Amazingly, for unrelated reasons, I just moved to Mexico. Of course, I will be doing a lot of research, but I always figured I would come to Mexico for plastics anyway. I am almost 40 and I'm not trying to get the body of a 20-year-old girl who never had weight problems, but it is my intention to get the Fluer-de-lei tummy tuck and to have my breasts lifted. My question i…

Hi everyone, I've had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and one surgeon won't do a TT/BL at the same time as it's 'too much t do at once' and the other will. The only 2 ops I've ever had are my bypass last year and gallbladder removal last week. I healed well after each operation, but struggled emotionally coming out of the anaesthetic. I hate the feeling! This makes me think it would be wise to do it in one operation....along with reducing the overall cost and recovery time. On the other hand, I'm worried the recovery will be too painful & I won't have a carer at my beck and call. I felt a better vibe/connection with the surgeon who wants…

Yesterday was 6 weeks post TT/LBL, which meant I no longer have to wear my compression garment. I didn't wear it to work (which turned into an 11 hour day), and within an hour I just started feeling weird… not bad, just weird. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but it kind of felt like my skin wanted to come apart at the seams! When I finally got home, I immediately (right after I checked to make sure that I hadn't actually split in half… incision looks fine!) put my compression garment back on & felt much better! I'm totally ok wearing this for as long as I need to, but I'm wondering how long it was before other folks felt ok without.

I had a tummy tuck 8 years ago and now thinking of having the sleeve surgery. I know. ... I did this backwards. Has anyone done this? Any extra complications? Will the procedure of bloating my body during the surgery affect my tummy tuck? Thanks everyone. Sent from my SM-J320F using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone! I want to share my success story with you. My greatest wish is that it will give those of you still waiting hope, encouragement and motivation in your own journey. Date of sleeve surgery: Nov 24th 2015 Clinic: Red Deer AB, Canada Surgeon: Dr Gregg Highest weight 275lbs Current weight: 142 pounds Plastic surgery date: May 24th Tummy tuck with muscle repair, breast lift and augmentation, liposculpture to back, flanks and outer thighs and fat transfer to bum. Place of surgery: Dominican Republic Name of Surgeon: Dr Fernandez Goico Complete cost of surgery, plus accommodation for 17 days, all meals, flights, meds, compression garment, transport, hotel, reco…

Just curious as to your opinion on travel 4 weeks post op lower body lift and thigh lipo. I'll need to discuss with my surgeon as well...but wasn't sure if any of you had some good input or personal experience. I'll be having my surgery on June 12, and will be taking 5 weeks off to recover. I'm basically using all of my PTO for the year so that I can take the time paid (since this isn't covered under short term disability). I was really hoping to squeeze in a vacation, if at all possible, since it'll be quite some time before I've built up enough PTO to take time off again. I was thinking about taking a short trip to visit family toward the end of my recove…

Hi, I am Scheduled for a Band to Sleeve revision due to complications, but have good amount of weight off. I was talking with my wife last night about upcoming surgery, She brought up how hard it to see me after surgery, and the Body Lift was the worst. it was actually done Out Patient, in an Excellent 1st Class Facility here in Raleigh. The Surgery was 8+ hr long. She was not prepared about how bad I would look, Guess I looked more than half dead as they wheeled me out to the car! ( They explained when i was brought out that is how they want you to go home) . I could walk and get to my chair etc, still kind of out of it, but I have no id…

I had my surgery in 2014 and things have gone very well. I do have some issues with skin on my arms but it's not significant and I can hide with sleeves. However, my neck is another story. It's the only part of my body that really is driving me nuts. I'm very self-conscious about it. I am in Houston. Has anyone had a neck lift procedure in Texas? It looks like is 7-12K which I think is pretty high. I've thought about Mexico. I am not planning on having any other plastic surgery.

Hello wonderful community I decided 2 weeks ago or so that I needed to stop screwing around and get all this skin taken care of - today I called to schedule a surgery day and they had Feb16th open so I took it. I'm terrified... Any advise? Anything I should make sure I do or have beforehand? Thanks so much in advance!!! ~Kitty

Met with PS assistant yesterday. Went over everything for pre op and post op. Got all my questions answered, got my meds and future dates for pre-op at the hospital, marking date , surgery date and time and post op appt. Will be having the boob reduction lift with FNG on March 21st at 7:30 am. Will be the first patient and will be having 2 PS surgeons in the operating room. The lead Doctor has a passion for the massive weight loss patients and extensive experience in brachioplasty, medial thigh lift, extended abdominoplasty and breast lifts. He is the President of the Florida Medical Association with its 21,000 physicians and the President of Palm Beach County So…

Anyone used plastic surgeons in TJ? or any San Diego Docs with similar prices to those in TJ? What was your experience when using docs close to the border or on the other side of the border? Just researching as prices are ridiculous here in Cali!

So, I am booked in for round two of plastics in may which will be an arm lift. Excited and nervous! I'd be grateful for any helpful tips from people who have had this surgery for things that helped your recovery as well as compression garment recommendations? I am in the UK but visiting the USA next week so that may be my chance to get something? If there are any aids or equipment you'd recommend too that'd be fab. Thank you all in advance [emoji4]

Hello, I had my sleeve surgery on May 29, 2016. I started at a high weight of 540 pounds and am currently at 319. Here are my questions: 1. I already have a lot of hanging skin, did anyone get a surgery in between the end surgery to get rid of hanging skin? It's already giving me trouble on my stomach. 2. How long did you wait to get plastic surgery? 3. Did anyone lose the amount of weight I have to lose (over 300 pounds)? What was your skin situation like? 4. Has anyone had to date before having this extra skin removed? Did it make it harder? I am 30 and am trying to date but it is hard, I am very embarrassed with my body. It's odd, I felt more…

So as some of you know I started at 540 pounds October of 2015. I had surgery May 29, 2016 at 480 pounds and today (March 23, 2017) I am 303.6 pounds. I am mostly happy with my progress but am plagued with lots of extra skin. Even though I am not a year out from my surgery I met with a plastic surgeon for my stomach hang. It bothers me a lot and is pretty painful. The surgeon gave me 2 options. 1. I could wait until goal or 2. I could get have surgery to remove the hang now and have a revision later. I chose to try and have insurance cover it now and get a revision later because it bothers me so much. They submitted it to insurance and I got the c…

I started at 540 pounds and I am now at 315 pounds. I am not at goal (which is 199) but I asked my bariatric surgeon about when people got surgery because my stomach hang really bothers me already. They said I could make a consultation with a plastic surgeon and see when their recommendations were. I met with the plastic surgeon and he said I have 2 options. He said usually he recommends people to wait until goal BUT mine is so large and has been giving me so many issues with rashes and pain that he would remove the flap after my one year anniversary (Which is May 29th) but that Insurance would only pay for the surgery once and I would most likely need a revis…

Hi there, Tired a search and couldn't find much. Anyone have plastics in Toronto and have a plastic surgeon they'd recommend or know if one. I want to work with one that is willing to work with OHIP to cover the panniectomy (spelling). Thanks in advance. Erinn

Does anyone have recommendations for scar strips post op? Just curious as to what everyone has used and how well they think they worked. Thanks!

Just wondering if anyone has experienced a change in the appearance of their tattoos due to the surgery to remove excess skin. I had my VSG on April 18, 2016 with a pre-surgery weight of 219 and am currently at 160 (still 40#'s) away from my goal of 120 so I still have time before I talk to a plastic surgeon, just curious of anyone's experiences. Thanks all, and congrats to everyone on your progress and results

Just got a letter from my insurance saying I have been approved for my reduction mammaplasty and reconstruc nipple areolar unil. Now what? I only met one time with the Dr and we didn't discuss hardly anything. The dates of the approval are Feb 20th to March 6th and I just got the letter today. I called the Dr and was told the lady I needed to talk with was at lunch but she was waiting to hear about co-pays. When I called insurance they said my copay would be if I had a hospital room stay. The insurance called the Dr and was told usually this is a not an over night room stay. Can some one help me out and explain more of what questions I should be asking and what the ne…

I am having an Inverted T Tummy Tuck on April 21st. I'm very excited and extremely nervous. I'm 43 and a mother of five children. I have had three c sections, one on the pelvic line and two up and down the stomach. I'm overweight with it all being in my belly. I met up with my surgeon and agreed he could make me have a flat belly with a curve again. I have looked at numerous before and after pics and videos of stories. Do's and don't and care afterward. I would appreciate any advice. I have cut out all caffeine and chocolate. I have also started working out. I have had a previous back surgery so I am limited. I'm working mostly my arms and some excercises for the lovely b…

I'm 3 weeks post op and become extremely nauseous when eating my vitamins. I've tried in empty stomach, during meal and after. Anyone have any suggestions on vitamins

Has anyone heard from or seen posts from Djmohr ? I am concerned that I have not heard from her since her surgery and hope she is doing okay!

I went to see my surgeon today and he told me that I don't need to wear my compression bra anymore. In fact I can get away with not wearing one at all right now. (no implants) I have been wearing bra's since I was a young girl. Now I am like a bohemian, '60's burn the bra' type of radical woman. I feel like making a daisy chain, wearing it around my head, popping some tie dye flowing clothes on and running barefoot through the woods. I kind of like it

Did the doctor allow you to have surgery with a blood disorder?!

I just had surgery last month but I'm wondering about skin removal. I've heard that it's possible for insurance to cover it. I'm wondering how that all works? Is it common? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

​I went to Lithuania for a breast lift two weeks ago because a friend of mine told me about this option. I had thought about the possibility of having a breast lift before, but the prices in the UK are too expensive. I contacted Wellness Travels to have a surgery. The doctor, (Dr. Stankevicius​) was very kind and explained me the surgery very well. After the arrangements, I went to Lithuania and the surgery was perfectly done, and everything for a price much cheaper than the UK´s. A completely recommendable experience.

I had another consultation today, and everything went really well! I saw Dr. Dennis Gonyon in Colorado. He was very nice, personable, not intimidating, and didn't try to push extra stuff or convince me I need other surgeries. We decided on the circumferential body lift with lipo on my upper abdomen and thighs. I'll stay in his surgical facility for one night. Quote was for $24,000. More than we originally expected, but I think this is probably the norm for this surgery! (First surgeon I saw quoted me $34,000!). I'm looking at a June 10 surgery and taking 6 weeks off for recovery. I'm so excited and scared! Can't believe this moment has finally Come and is only 4…

If you have lost 80 pounds and are at goal. Do you feel you need plastic surgery??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I had my plastics consult.. My surgeon said that she's had really good luck with insurances paying for most of the plastics.. We are trying for a 360 lift, I have good reason, cause I get rashes in the back where I sweat a lot (TMI, but butt crack area ). She also believes I don't need much in way of a breast lift, just removal of some skin to tighten them up. She also thinks I don't need arms redone, but a little lipo she says will tighten my arm, and then I'm hoping for a little neck lift as well.. I'm so excited!

Please see : www.bariatricpal.com/topic/389322-then-and-now-two-photos-say-a-thousand-words/ Many Thanks Kate

Wondering if anyone had experience with thread lifts... kind of a mini lift. Much improved from older " lunchtime lift" 10 years ago. Very simple and reasonable ... how helpful? And for how long seem to be the big questions.

Hey all, had plastic surgery in Monterrey Mexico in March with Dr. Sauceda. I am now 6 weeks post op from brachioplasty, breast lift, breast augmentation with silicone implants, tummy tuck, lipo of top part of tummy and back and brazilian butt lift with lipoed fat injected in rear to "plump" it! YOu are welcome to view my before/after pics and pictures through this process over the last 6 weeks. I still have some swelling in the tummy, but the rest is mostly all gone. I also posted my surgery blog, my personal story, and a good links section. Hubby was kind enough to do the website for me!! You can view it at: My Mexico Plastic Surgery Journey! Thanks!! Misty

I'm going to be in MX with my mom while she has plastics, I'm wanting to have my teeth whitened while I'm there. Does anyone have a Recommendation for a dentist there?

Has anyone had any experience with Red Light Therapy? I was told that it helps with collagen production to tighten and firm skin, I'm wondering if it really works or if anyone has had any experience with it before I go dropping money on it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The big day is approaching! I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast lift on November 21. I have my pre-op appointment today for blood work and instructions. I'm so nervous and excited!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App