Post-Weight Loss Surgery: Tummy Tucks, Fleur-de-Lis & Fat Grafting with Dr. Bill Kortesis

In this episode of Big Butts No Lies, Mavi sits down with Dr. Bill Kortesis, a board-certified plastic surgeon and body contouring expert from North Carolina, to talk about one of the most requested topics: surgery after massive weight loss.

Dr. Kortesis breaks down everything you need to know about post-weight loss procedures—from the truth about mini tummy tucks and reverse tucks to the power of 360 body lifts and fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties. He explains how to determine which procedure is right for your body, why scars are sometimes worth it, and the importance of realistic expectations.

Plus, Dr. Kortesis shares a moving patient transformation story and opens up about the mission behind his private, patient-centered practice.

If you're considering body contouring after weight loss or just want to understand the options out there, this is the episode for you.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Mini tummy tuck vs. full tummy tuck: what you really need
• When to consider a reverse tummy tuck
• Fleur-de-lis and 360 lifts: who are they for?
• Fat grafting and auto-augmentation for the buttocks
• Breast deflation after weight loss — implants, fat, or both?
• How surgeons choose what’s best for your goals
• The emotional impact of transformation
• The truth about teaching, training, and keeping plastic surgery private

👨‍⚕️ Featuring: Dr. Bill Kortesis
Website: hkbsurgery.com
Instagram: @drbillkortesis

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