I just had a lower body lift and breast lift with Dr. Michaels. There are pictures on my profile if you friend request me you can see them.

You're welcome :)

I don't "use" instagram either (i.e., I don't have an account), but you don't actually need one to see the pics he posts.

https://www.instagram.com/drjosephmichaels/

BE WARE - there are graphic pictures of pre-, post-, and during-operation bodies :D

There really isn't a way to say "I'm a size X now and expect to be a size Y after surgery." First, you'll have a lot of swelling post-op and, second, all bodies are different. You might not change sizes at all once the swelling is gone or you might go down two sizes.

Your best bet is to schedule a consult. You can do this via Skype if you don't want to travel.

I had my initial appointment with Dr. Michaels in February 2017, but I had to schedule my surgeries when they fit into my schedule - I was able to schedule all of my surgeries for exactly the days I wanted.

I was trending at 166.8 the day of my LBL and 156.1 the day of my leg lift. I have not yet reached my ultimate goal weight. I had surgery when I did because it was the best option for my long term life goals, with the knowledge that I might need revision surgeries when I reach my ultimate goal weight. (I wish Dr. Michaels had more thigh results on his website. There are some better pictures on his instagram, though.)

As for Dr. Capella - while I know some people have had great results with Capella, I'm turned off by the use of an assistant and his stitching technique.

I am about 95% thrilled with my legs. I had some wound openings and will likely seek revision for a few places due to those wound openings. The wound openings are a known minor complication with this surgery, as legs have the highest rate of complications. Mine more so, since my leg lift goes 3/4 of the way down my calves as well.

Thanks for the info. I have a few other question if you don't mind. I have so much loose skin that I feel like I don't know if I need to lose more weight or not. I don't really have a goal weight as much as a size. Currently I am 5'3" and weight 158 and am a size 12. I plan on having the skin removal surgery around May or June if the dr can get me in by then. I could lose maybe 5-10 more and be in a size 10 and would expect to be in an 8 when surgery is complete. I see you are 5'4" so you are slightly taller then me. What weight were you when you had the LBL and thigh reduction? Does what I am saying make sense? Also, how long of a wait did Dr Michaels have from appointment to surgery? He seems to be the busiest in the area. Also, have you heard anything about Dr Capella? Im asking because I was looking at his before and after photos and from the ones I picked that look like my body shape the after photos had awesome results and the "after" thigh photos were better than the ones on Dr Michaels website. I understand that its really hard to tell in photos so personal experience from peers is very helpful.

Congrats on the new job and moving soon! I am sure you will love the warmer weather! My parents moved from NY (Westchester) down to Wilmington, NC 23 years ago and love it.

Congrats on the healing so well ... you look fantastic!