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Dr. Olding was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the Washington's Consumer Checkbook as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in Fall of 2004 for his vast knowledge & experience with buttock procedures. Dr. Olding was selected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeon's by 'Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons'

BODY LIFT

(belt lipectomy)

Procedure:

  • Several Types of Procedures
  • Also known as "belt" lipectomy, lower body lift or circumfrential abdominoplasty.
  • Incorporates standard abdominoplasty but continues the excision around the entire waist area front and back.
In/Outpatient:

Inpatient.
Side Effects:

Swelling, soreness, bruising, & numbness.
Risks:

  • Pulmonary embolisms (blood clot to lungs)
  • Asymmetry
  • Infection
  • Hematoma (bleeding collection)
  • Seroma (fluid collection)
  • Excessive Scarring
  • Umbilical skin necrosis
Recovery:

  • Back to work: 4 - 6 weeks.
  • More strenuous activity: 4 - 6 weeks.
  • Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months - 2 years.
Results:

Depends on age and weight gain, but results are usually dramatic.