Question:
Has anyone had a body lift?

I am really interested in the body lift. I was wondering if anyone has had it or checked into it. I want to know how it compares in cost to the stomach tuck? I have some much lose skin at the top of my legs and the bottom of my butte and I am only 3 months out of surgery and down 69 pounds, what is it going to be like in another 6 months or a year? Please share with me what you know and also if you have any exercises that helps with the lose skin. Thanks Lori    — Lori V. (posted on August 11, 2002)

August 11, 2002
I had a 'body lift', also known as a lateral and medial thighplasty, combined with a panniculectomy (belly skin removal) and mastopexy (breast reduction). I am about 3 most post panni/masto and 4 weeks post thighplasty. I have lost over 250 pounds and had a large amount of hanging skin. Although I am at the peak of post op swelling and cannot reasonably expect to see the true results of the surgery for about another 2-3 months, I am ecstatic with the results so far. I have a cute lil' butt, with no "shelf" like I used to have. My thighs on the outside don't droop. All the hanging skin on my legs is gone, and while my legs are still swollen, I am no longer ashamed to wear shorts in public. I can't wait to get the brachioplasty to remove the excess skin from my arms. Because this most recent surgery resulted in a few "issues", I want to make sure my body has completely recovered before proceeding with the arm surgery. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
   — merri B.