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Old 11-07-2006, 09:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
Blueyz
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Originally Posted by Marilyn
I've searched through past threads looking for discussion about this choice and I haven't found any. I'm starting the plastic surgery consults and I am fortunate to have been approved for the Pannus removal by insurance. Has anyone been told that they should have a lower body lift rather than just a TT with sculpting? What did you choose and why? One surgeon I spoke to ,who I really like, said that she won't do more than one procedure at a time. Any thoughts about this? The LBL sounds very involved, painful and expensive. Just looking for thoughts/opinions. Thanks.

My surgeon did a Tummy Tuck with a hip to hip incision and also did a ventral hernia repair. Since the original and many revisions of the hernia mesh, I had vertical tucks and another horizontal a year from the first TT. My doc wouldn't do a full body lift. He says in a year or so, he will do the thigh lift and pull up the rear a bit. I am sure after getting a consult, your surgeon will be able to tell you what will work best for you.
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