I had a lower body lift and breast lift with fat transfer with Dr. Michaels about 18 months ago. My results continue to be really awesome. I paid about $25k for all of it.

If you're following your surgeon-recommended post op diet and exercising you probably will lose quite a bit past your goal weight.

I would wait too until the two year honeymoon period was over . A lot of peoples weight resettles in different places ... skin firms up and your results will be far more beautiful if you diligently exercised and developed your muscles and now your surgeon just has to redrape and attach the skin to show your new definition off .

Also liposuction and loose skin removal ( which removes empty fat cells too and REALLY helps prevent the hormonal changes ( excess estrogen put out by " hungry" empty fat cells trying to refill themselves ) that lead to hunger cravings and regain will be much more effective at your lowest weight.

I used Francesco Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico and I was EXTREMELY pleased with all my results. ( armlift, LBL, thigh lift, Brazilian Butt lift , TT, liposuction of flanks and tummy, and fu-pa) he even liposucked my jiggly knee fat giving me great legs !

Thank you so much for the feedback. Of course I'm antsy to have these bat-wings fixed but it's worth waiting at least 6 months for better results. Time flies so I just have to remind myself to be patient! And thanks for the congrats as well.

If history repeats, maintenance will be the hardest part for me. I've lost significant weight (over 80 pounds) 4 times in the past 20 years, only to gain it back plus some. This is the primary reason I made the decision to have WLS. To have this amazing tool in place that will assist me in keeping it off. I know I'll still have to be vigilant and that some regain is common. My hope is that with this tool, I'll be successful.

He is a magician indeed! I can't recommend him enough!

You very well may lose past your goal and I highly recommend it since many people get bounceback in years 2 or 3 or 4. Reaching "goal" felt momentous to me but then I realized what was really going to change? I still followed the rules, weighed my portions, ate high protein and low carb...it's only been this year (year 5) that I am struggling with regain :(

But I would really recommend waiting 6 months to a year at a stable weight before plastics. Most doctors will tell you the same. Trust me, I get wanting to run out and do it immediately since the loose skin can be pretty demoralizing, but that's just my two cents. Your fat and skin sort of rejiggle over time and settle in. For best results, I would wait.

Congrats on your weight loss so far though! That's awesome. I know you must feel amazing!

All of my plastics were with Dr. Michaels and he was amazing. Great bedside manner in addition to skill.