Question:
Belt Lipectomy (body lift) Surgery

Researching Belt Lipectomy (body lift)surgery & would appreciate recent info regarding your experiences, surgeon used especially if a surgeon is located in Southern California area. I have BC/PPO insurance but don't believe it will cover this procedure. Thanks!    — Lynn E. (posted on October 5, 2002)

October 6, 2002
I know of a DR in Orange, CA that has seminars on the "Body Lift", from what I have seen he is "awesome" Unfortunetely, I cannot remember his name, however, he works with DR Milton Owens
   — willcra

October 6, 2002
Hi, One of my fiends just had a consultation for a body lift and other procedures with a Dr. Padilla (sp?) in Santa Barbara. He did another one of my friends tummy tuck, thigh lift and breast lift in April and June. She loved him and is very pleased with his work. Hope that this can be a help to you. If you'd like to e-mail me I'll get a number for you. [email protected]
   — Tracey W.

October 6, 2002
I tried to write you direct but my email was returned "undeliverable". Since you're southern California do you have an serious reservations about seeing a doc in Mexico? I had my abdominoplasty done in June just over the San Diego border. My incision goes all the way around me except for just a couple inches at the backbone. Basically it was a beltectomy or the lower body lift but without having my inner thighs done at the same time. If you're self pay the price is much lower and he is an awesome surgeon who does a great job. If you'd like more info on my doc please write directly & I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Shelly
   — Shelly S.