Loose skin on your stomach, thighs, arms, or butt feels overwhelming, and Googling “body lift” only adds to the confusion. Can you do it all at once? Should you?
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme breaks down how to think about your treatment plan to match your goals, health, and lifestyle.
Since losing more weight can still affect other areas, Dr. Brahme often starts with the stomach and saves the thigh lift for last due to the tougher recovery. A strategic combination of procedures can cut down on cost and recovery time, but not everyone is a candidate for everything at once.
Recovery depends on the procedures you choose, but expect compression garments, limited activity for a few months, and possibly surgical drains. Lymphatic massage can also help reduce swelling and support healing.
From arm lifts to thigh lifts, Dr. Brahme explains what to expect, how long results take, how long to be at a stable weight before surgery, and why well-placed scars are a worthwhile trade for better contour.
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Learn from the talented plastic surgeons inside La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the 20x winner of the Best of San Diego and global winner of the 2020 MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice.
Join hostess Monique Ramsey as she takes you inside LJCSC, where dreams become real. Featuring the unique expertise of San Diego’s most loved plastic surgeons, this podcast covers the latest trends in aesthetic surgery, including breast augmentation, breast implant removal, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, labiaplasty, facelifts and rhinoplasty.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre is located just off the I-5 San Diego Freeway at 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 in the Ximed building on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus.
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