14/11/2024

Belt Lipectomy (Lower Body Lift Surgery) After Bariatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

A belt lipectomy (lower body lift, 360 degrees abdominoplasty) removes excess skin from the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks after significant weight loss, such as post-bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery can be life-changing for those struggling with obesity, often resulting in significant weight loss that impact health mobility. This is where a belt lipectomy, also known as a lower body lift, can be a next step. A belt lipectomy is a specialised body contouring procedure designed to remove excess skin and reshape the lower body, targeting the abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the ins

20/10/2024

How Significant Changes in the Body’s Morphology (Biology) Affects Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery

Significant morphological changes resulting from massive weight loss impact Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty surgery, affecting the approach, customisation, execution, and outcomes. Massive weight loss could cause extreme changes in body morphology (biology), many times necessitating surgical intervention to reinstate the body’s aesthetic and functional features. One such surgical procedure is Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty, which can be very effective in cases of extensive skin laxity and irregular contouring. Despite the specialisation in significant skin laxity in the lower and upper abdomen, significant morphological changes can have profound impact on the planning, execution, and outcomes of a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty. If you’re planning for Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty, it’s

18/10/2024

Customised Approaches for Lower Body Readjustment: Abdominoplasty, Belt Lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty, and Combined Procedures

Patients looking for lower body readjustment can consider traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), belt lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty, or a combination of procedures. Massive weight loss leads to loose skin in the lower body, especially the abdomen, flanks, hips, and buttocks. The loose skin affects the patient’s aesthetics and can cause functionality difficulties, which calls for removal. Face blurred for privacy Disclaimer: Operation performed by Dr Bernard Beldholm. Adult content, surgery has risks; individual results vary, seek 2nd opinion. Please see the full disclaimer. The primary surgical procedures to treat loose skin in the lower body include tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), belt lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis

16/10/2024

Regaining Weight After Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty

Gaining weight after Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty can impact the procedure’s results. Therefore, it’s recommended to maintain a stable weight after weight loss surgery. A Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess, loose skin from the lower and upper abdomen. It also involves repairing any weakened or separated abdominal muscles. The results of this procedure are long-lasting, but gaining weight after the surgery can impact the results. Significant weight gain can cause the abdominal skin and muscles to stretch again. If there is a significant fluctuation in weight, it can have serious consequences and may require revision surgery. Therefore, it

15/10/2024

Lower Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy) Surgery Guide

Substantial weight loss could leave excess skin and fat 360 degrees around your waist, affecting your abdomen, flanks, upper pubic zone, buttocks, and thighs. Belt lipectomy surgery removes excess skin from these areas with a 360-degree incision around the belt line. This surgical procedure is often performed in one or two stages and is one of the most comprehensive options for post-weight-loss patients after losing more than 30 kilos. Preparing for a Belt Lipectomy Before your body contouring surgery, you’ll meet with the surgeon for a consultation. Your surgeon will review the following: Who is a Candidate for a Belt

12/10/2024

Recovery Timeline: What to Expect One Day, One Week, One Month, Post Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty

Recovery is an integral step following Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. Though the recovery time frame differs in each patient, most patients can resume light activities 3-4 weeks after surgery. Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty targets excess skin and separated abdominal muscles in the lower and upper abdominal region. In order to achieve this, however, it is important to follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully. To that end, understanding the recovery process and what to expect after surgery is crucial. This article provides a detailed recovery timeline following Fleur-de-lis surgery. The First 24 Hours Post-Surgery The first 24 hours after surgery can be very overwhelming, as the

10/10/2024

Managing and Minimising Belt Lipectomy Scarring (Circumferential Body Lift Scars)

Losing 30+ kilos often leaves behind loose skin and stubborn fat deposits on the abdomen and nearby areas such as the lower back, hips, thighs, pubic area, and buttocks. Tightening loose skin in all these areas is achievable through belt lipectomy surgery, also known as a lower body lift. Though the surgical scar is quite long, many patients find the tradeoff is worth it for a firmer-looking physique. What is a Belt Lipectomy (Circumferential Body Lift)? Belt lipectomy surgery removes excess skin and fat 360 degrees around the waist after a patient has undergone significant weight loss. It features a

28/09/2024

Obtaining Medicare Coverage for Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery

Medicare will only cover Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty if it is a medical necessity. There are two groups qualifying for MBS number: post-pregnancy cases involving muscle separation (Diastasis recti) and related symptoms and post-weight loss cases where the patient records a weight loss exceeding 5 BMI levels and maintains stable weight for at least 6 months. Funding fleur de lis surgery can be costly and challenging. Therefore, most patients in Australia consider Medicare rebates to help cover the procedure’s cost. This is a viable option; however, Medicare has set strict criteria that patients must meet for eligibility. Proof of medical necessity is

27/09/2024

Umbilical Hernia Repair during Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery

Though umbilical hernias, which are highly prevalent in babies, are painless and commonly go away on their own, sometimes, when adults experience them, they may be tender to the touch, cause discomfort, and can be aesthetically unappealing. A common indication of an umbilical hernia is a bulge around the navel. Most patients report seeing a protrusion when they sneeze or lift something heavy. Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty offers adults with an umbilical hernia more than just aesthetic benefits, it presents a unique opportunity for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair and removal of fatty tissue and skin excess on the upper and lower abdomen

25/09/2024

Self-Testing to Determine Whether You’re a Candidate for Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty

Self-assessment measures, such as evaluating physical condition, defining Fleur-de-lis (FDL) goals, assessing skin laxity extent, and determining discomfort or dysfunction can help a patient determine if they are the ideal FDL candidates. More extensive and complex than standard abdominoplasty, Fleur-de-lis (FDL) abdominoplasty is the ideal option for anyone with skin laxity on the abdominal area that cannot be effectively treated with a traditional tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedure. However, it can be challenging for patients to determine whether they are ideal candidates for an FDL procedure on their own, which is why I highly suggest that you come in for a

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