Considering ps - when is the right time

[Goldie 0]

I have about 10 more pounds to go. How long after I reach my goal should I wait before getting plastic surgery? I am thinking about a TT and a breast reduction. Can those be done at the same time? Any suggestions about surgeons in the Washington, DC area?

[cori in wa 0]

From what I've read on here it seems like NOW would be a perfect time for a consult. I'm on the opposite coast but if I was anywhere in the NYC area I'd definitely schedule a visit with Dr. Schulman. His photos show wonderful results and he has been a God send of information.

Best of luck with your journey and yes, I believe both of those procedures can be done at the same time, in most instances.

[losingjusme 12]

Goldie,

i agree now would be a good time to at least start the consult process... even if you LOVE the first surgeon, i suggest going to see at least 2.

good luck and congrats on your weight loss!

[slimmy120 2]

Why would someone get a breast reduction after losing weight? was you bust still too big? I found out that now i have lost weight all the top bits of my bust in bra are empty, what should i get done?

[pooled1 0]

Hi goldie, I'm not sure about the timing, but many plastic surgeons offer free consultations and would be able to give you an idea. I've heard that you're supposed to wait about a year after your weight has stabilized.

I've heard of a doctor in the Richmond, VA area (I know that's not exactly DC), but he has minimally invasive body lift/contouring procedures that offer much quicker recovery time, less scarring and I think they are less expensive. As you begin to meet with doctors, it may be worth making the trip to meet with him. Here is a link to his website:

Dr Bermant's Background and CV Plastic surgery, aesthetic, and cosmetic surgery

I live in the Kansas City area and I'm hoping to find someone who does the same type of procedures closer to home.

[snowbird 2]

I have heard some doctors recommend checking into ps when you are 10 lb short of your goal, because you may have that 10 in extra skin that surgery will remove.

[Jachut 487]

Slimmy many people still have overly large breasts after weight loss, if nature dictates that is what their shape is.

I have that empty top bit too, I was large breasted but am not now, I'm still a D but on my five foot ten frame, that's not really big. I've had some initial consults about my boobs, which are very saggy and completely flat on top. I've had two main pieces of advice. First is that yes, a breast lift is what you need, we can fix all that but the other guy said no, you have too much loose empty skin on the tops of your breasts and will get a better result with an implant as well as a lift.

Not sure. I like not having big boobs. I dont want big boobs. But if I can get an implant that will fill out that top portion but not make me noticeably bigger I will.

To the OP, I'd say now is a great time to start looking for a surgeon.

[slimmy120 2]

Slimmy many people still have overly large breasts after weight loss, if nature dictates that is what their shape is.

I have that empty top bit too, I was large breasted but am not now, I'm still a D but on my five foot ten frame, that's not really big. I've had some initial consults about my boobs, which are very saggy and completely flat on top. I've had two main pieces of advice. First is that yes, a breast lift is what you need, we can fix all that but the other guy said no, you have too much loose empty skin on the tops of your breasts and will get a better result with an implant as well as a lift.

Not sure. I like not having big boobs. I dont want big boobs. But if I can get an implant that will fill out that top portion but not make me noticeably bigger I will.

I am with you just want to have more shape on top, will go and get 2 opinions, the guy who did my lapband does not do breasts, but he said i would need implants to give shape uptop. I am a size 10d,but i am 5ft 4, now weigh 59kilos. So I will sus around and see who can be recommended in Perth.

[Michee 2]

I went to my consult when I was 25 pounds from goal. I am having a TT next week, currently I am 9 pounds away from goal, hopefully I will be 7 away on the surgery day, and they will cut 5 pounds off. Voila......I will be 2 pounds away from goal.

I looked into a breast lift, got the quote, but decided to wait on the breast lift. I am thinking I may need a facelift to deal with my now droopy jowls. Doc recommended doing boobs and facial surgery together. I may wait until this time next year for that round of surgery.

Congrats on being almost at goal. Good luck with your Plastic Surgeon research

[Frangipani 1]

Re Timing:

Even if you are in doubt as to the timing, it's a good idea to do your consultations and let the Dr. advise you accordingly.

I started consulting with Dr.'s long before I thought I was ready -- when I was still 38 pounds from my "goal." The Dr. I ultimately chose told me that I only needed to lose another 15 before surgery, and he was right! (Although I did manage to lose 20). I lost another 18 pounds from the surgery itself and hit goal in less than one month post-op.

I had plastic surgery 10 months after being banded and I am SO glad I did. I figured that I had already wasted enough precious time being fat, and I didn't want to deal with being "flabby" one minute longer than I needed to. I am only 2 months post-op, but having a TT and a breast lift with implants has already made a huge improvement in the way I feel about my body.

So, my advice is to get everything set up in advance, and have the sugery as soon as your Dr. advises.

Re Implants:

I have them and I love them. I wanted a nice, full breast and after consulting with 4 surgeons and looking at dozens of photos, I realized that an implant was the only way that I was going to achieve the look that I desired.

Even though I do have an implant, my breasts are not large. I went with a 400cc silicone implant which resulted in a "C" cup on my small(ish), 5'4" frame, and it's perfect for me.

Everyone is telling me that my results look very natural, and that if they hadn't known that I had surgery, they never would have guessed. Still, I do have a "shapely" look on top, which I'm very happy with.

Re TT next week, Michee:

Good luck and please keep us posted!!!! You will be so happy you did this!!!! :thumbup: What day are you going in?

[nina874 48]

I booked my Tummy Tuck straight after I had my band fitted, I just booked it 5 months ahead to give me the motivation that I needed, and it worked!

If I hadnt hit the goal that we set then I would have shifted the surgery back. When I went in I was still about 30lb from what I knew I wanted to be my end goal, but I knew that the surgey would give me such a boost (which it did!) that I would hit afterwards.

I am now 6lb off the goal that I set, but I have been at this weight for about 3/4 months now, I am kind of maintaining. Part of the problem is that I am so happy with the way that I look now that the impetus has kind of faded!

I had no problems with loose skin as a result of the subsequent weightloss, all it did was improve the results.

I would say go now for sure! Make sure that you choose a PS that has experiance with WLS patients and you shoudl be fine. Ask to see LOADS of before and after pics, there is no better way of judging their work.

Nina x

[Dr.JLo 1]

There is a lot of planning needed for PS, so I advise an early consultation to get the facts and begin looking for the best PS.

Its easy to get tied to the scale as a measure of how "successful" you are, but the scale is only a part of the story.

A stable weight, where your diet and excercise mesh comfirtable wiht your lifestyle is far superior than starvation to satisfy some number on the scale.

I have seen patients (often bypass or DS) thin to the point of Protein malnutririon who will not heal properly from their PS and so I need to get them built up for a safe procedure.