A body lift (belt lipectomy) removes excess skin and fat in a continuous circle around the lower trunk. In a single operation, I treat the abdomen, flanks, lower back, buttocks and outer thighs. The posterior part of the resection lifts the buttocks and outer thighs at the same time. You
After significant weight loss, loose skin rarely follows a single pattern. In my practice, patients who have experienced significant weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery, medication assisted weight loss, or lifestyle change, often present with extensive excess skin that runs in more than one direction. Skin hangs vertically at the
Many people who have experienced significant weight loss are left with loose or excess skin and stretched soft tissue around the midsection. Skin folds in these areas can cause ongoing skin irritation. A question I often hear in my clinic is whether a belt lipectomy (body lift) or an abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery after major weight loss is more variable than post‑pregnancy abdominoplasty. In patients following significant or massive weight loss, the primary issue is excess skin rather than muscle tightening. After substantial weight loss, reduced skin elasticity and stretched abdominal skin mean the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is primarily
Patients who have experienced significant or massive weight loss often have different concerns when considering abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. One of the most common questions is how long they may need to remain in the hospital after surgery, particularly as post-weight-loss procedures are often more extensive than standard cosmetic abdominal
Circumferential hybrid abdominoplasty is an extensive body lift (belt lipectomy) procedure that combines a fleur de lis abdominoplasty with a circumferential abdominoplasty (belt lipectomy). This operation is most commonly considered by patients who have undergone significant weight loss, including after bariatric surgery or prolonged changes in body weight, and who are
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Combined With Circumferential Abdominoplasty Recovering from circumferential hybrid abdominoplasty requires time, planning, and structured post-operative support. This procedure combines a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty with a circumferential abdominoplasty (belt lipectomy), making it a significant surgical procedure with a more complex recovery period than a standard tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). This operation
A Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty (also known as a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck) is a major surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal wall following significant or massive weight loss or major weight loss. This type of reconstructive surgery is particularly beneficial for post-bariatric surgery patients who have undergone
A Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty (also known as Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck) is a major surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles after significant weight loss. This type of body contouring surgery may be considered for patients who have experienced significant weight loss through diet, exercise, or bariatric
For many people who have achieved significant weight loss—whether through bariatric surgery such as a gastric bypass surgery or through consistent lifestyle change—the journey doesn’t end when the weight comes off. What remains is often excess skin and fat that doesn’t contract naturally. A full or extended abdominoplasty (tummy tuck