Body Lift

A body lift is a mid- and lower-body procedure designed to sculpt new contours through fat removal and skin-tightening techniques. It incorporates multiple surgical techniques that lift and elevate the midsection, thighs, hips, and buttocks. Body lifts are most often indicated for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and have an abundance of lax skin. For these patients, this excess skin can be both a physical and emotional burden and obscure one’s true figure. 

Body lifts can also be a suitable solution for aging patients with sagging skin, or new moms who want to restore the youthful shape of their pre-pregnancy body. Surgeons may utilize liposuction to further enhance the outcome. If you are seeking a body lift after weight loss, you should expect to undergo two to three separate procedures to address the major changes. Depending on your unique case, your surgeon may be able to achieve the outcome you desire with just one comprehensive procedure.

The skin can change dramatically with weight loss and fluctuating body composition. This is because most of the skin’s structure comes from the supportive connective tissue fibers in the dermis, the second layer of skin that is only 1 to 4 mm thick. As fat atrophies with weight loss, the skin loses its ability to hold close to the body due to an imbalance of fibers in the dermis. Research has found that patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or have lost a large amount of weight have more elastin than collagen fibers in their skin, resulting in skin that is overly stretchy.

Many of the remaining fibers are disorganized and too thin to provide the necessary rigidity. For many patients who have attained their goal weight, sagging skin can be extremely discouraging, as many feel uncomfortable in their bodies and feel the need to hide behind their clothing. An effective means of combating this issue is through body lift surgeries that involve removing the overhanging skin, redraping, and suturing it to a tighter position.

Tailored Treatment Plans

If you could benefit from a body lift, your surgeon will outline the procedure steps, what you must do to prepare, and steps to facilitate a fast recovery. Our surgeons are committed to balancing surgical skills with artistry to create results that enhance your appearance, not alter it in any unnatural way.

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