Hello Everyone:

I am about 40lbs away from my goal. Thats about half way to my goal. I am researching liposculpture and I really want it done. There is a doctor locally which will do upper abs, lower abs and flanks for about $3k. Since I just had my plication three months ago, Im feeling like maybe I need to let my body recouperate before any other type of surgery, even liposculpture. However, with my slow weight loss, Im thinking that losing most of my ab fat almost instantly would really boost my spirits.

Does anyone know how long a person should wait between surgery and plastics?

Thanks

Sorry, but I've heard it's advised to wait at least one year after you reach goal before scheduling plastic surgery. Mainly for two reasons. 1. In case you dont keep the weight off. Gaining weight after plastic surgery supposedly doesn't look so good! And 2. To allow your body to adjust and rearrange.

Hello Everyone:

I am about 40lbs away from my goal. Thats about half way to my goal. I am researching liposculpture and I really want it done. There is a doctor locally which will do upper abs, lower abs and flanks for about $3k. Since I just had my plication three months ago, Im feeling like maybe I need to let my body recouperate before any other type of surgery, even liposculpture. However, with my slow weight loss, Im thinking that losing most of my ab fat almost instantly would really boost my spirits.

Does anyone know how long a person should wait between surgery and plastics?

Thanks

Hi Diva,

I think most docs want you to be at a stable weight for 4-6 months before plastic surgery. I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon when I got close to my lowest weight with the band and was told that I should wait at least 3 months at that weight before I had surgery. I gained back almost all of my weight so it was a good thing I didn't have surgery!!

However, I've had 2 children since being banded and I can really see the difference in my body. I'd love to have a tummy tuck since my stomach is one of my major problem areas. I agree that this would be very motivating. Have you met with the doctor yet? He/she may have a set time they want you to wait before having plastics.

Good luck and please let us know what you decide.

Take care,

thanks for the responses.. yes, I have been medically advised to wait 1 year.. so it will be next April 2012 im sure before I have the liposculpture.. but, I am definately having it.. losing 41 LBS AT THE AGE OF 42.. looks a heck of a lot different then when I lost 42 lbs at the age of 32.. back then.. after loosing weight after a car wreck, i still looked "perky" 10 years later, same amount of weight loss and I look like a severe gravity victim.. So I will be patient and weight.. also, it will give me time to save the rest of the money

Thanks!