When diet and exercise don’t deliver a well-toned body, body lift surgery may help you a lot. body lift surgery is the procedure of improving the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin. This body contouring procedure generally involves the removal of droopy, excess skin which results from massive weight loss and/or poor skin or tissue elasticity and/or fat removal.
The results of a body lift can last a lifetime and are quickly noticeable. it may be improved with time as the body continues to heal. Various procedures are used during body lift surgery or compliment this procedure. That includes:
- Thigh Lift
- Liposuction
- Upper Arm Lift
- Lower Body Lift
- Breast lift or Mastopexy
- Tummy Tuck or
- Abdominoplasty
- Buttocks: To raise, plump &/or reshape an uneven backside
- Thighs: To re-contour the inner, outer, posterior &/or full thigh area
- Abdominal Area: To remove excess skin at the front, sides &/or lower back
- Between the Legs: To reduce sagging which encroaches on the inner thigh
While liposuction may accompany body lift surgery, it is not a component of this body contouring procedure. It is instead used to compliment a body lift by removing excess fat, which is not the primary goal of body lift surgery itself.
The female body with the drawing arrows on it isolated on white. Fat loss liposuction and cellulite removal concept. If you believe you would benefit from a body lift, start by scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Be sure that the doctor is qualified to perform this procedure, is experienced and is highly knowledgeable.
One way to get a realistic “picture” of what your body might look like after body lift surgery (and determine a surgeon’s skill level) is to ask for proof of prior patient outcomes. This should include tummy tuck photos, photos of related procedures (breast lift, arm lift, thigh lift, etc.) and – while you’re at it – liposuction before and after photos.
After having all of your questions answered, you may decide that a body lift is right for you. If so, this is what you can expect next:
- Examination: To determine which procedures best suit your body
- Preparation: Examples include blood work, EKGs, smoking cessation, etc
- Scheduling: You’ll receive a surgery date, time, location & prep instructions
- Sedation: Before surgery, you’ll be given general anesthesia or IV sedation
- Surgery: This includes incisions, excess skin removal & suturing/bandaging
- Recovery: Your recovery time & post-op restrictions will be unique
- Keep Your Incisions Clean
- Follow Your Doctor’s Orders
- Care for Surgical Drains
- Take rest
- Bath Carefully
- Eat Healthy
