Question:
25 pounds from goal and in need of plastic surgery i

Where do you begin looking for qualified plastic surgeons that have experience with WLS patients? Also I am interested in a full tummy tuck and possibly a lower body lift. If you have the tummy tuck first and the lower body lift at a later surgery, do they tie the scars in together or is there an extra scar due to two different surgeries. Should these surgeries be performed together for best results? Thanks - any input is greatly appreciated. Also, I live in the Detroit area if anyone knows of a GOOD plastic surgeon.    — Judi D. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 29, 2002
I asked my weight loss surgeon for suggestions for plastic surgeons. And I asked around a lot, asked friends & family. I only had a TT so can't help you with the other part of your question.
   — Kathy W.

July 30, 2002
When I went to the support group meetings, I asked to see the scars of people who had lost weight. Then I got the names of there plastic surgeons. After viewing some people's scars, I didn't want to use there plastic surgeon (even though I know everybody is different). You need to get some referrals and see several and interview them and see what they can do for you.
   — Patty H.

August 1, 2002
like the other posters here, your w.l.s. surgeon should lead you to the plastic surgeon..my w.l.s. surgeon has a plastic surgeon lined up for me.. i just hit my goal weight days ago and my surgeon told me to hold that for 2 months, then i'll see the plastic surgeon..i can't wait to get this flab off.. good luck
   — bruce M.