Body Lift

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A Body lift (also be called a 'Belt Lipectomy') is a surgical. procedure that removes excess tissue, skin and fat and repositions and tightens the remaining skin. This is a very common procedure after massive weight loss. This procedure usually involves the reduction of excess skin in many areas of the body, and can be divided into a buttock/thigh lift, lower body lift, arm lift and tummy tuck.

After extreme weight loss it is common to have excess droopy skin, which cannot be reduced in any other way. Depending on the extent and number of areas to be lifted the surgery may not be performed in one surgery or stretched over multiple surgeries.

The results of a body lift are instantaneous but the final result will not be seen until the patient has recovered some and the swelling has reduced. The areas lifted can be bruised, swollen and sore after surgery and this can last for a month or more. The surgery may be done on an outpatient basis or you may be asked to stay overnight.

Patient may feel discomfort after surgery, but any pain can be controlled with medication. A surgical compression garment may be worn post-surgery to help support the muscle tightening. Your surgeon will give you specific recovery instructions but usually patients are asked to rest for the first 2 - 4 weeks after surgery. Patients are usually instructed not to participate in strenuous activities for 6 - 8 weeks after their procedure.

Body Lift is not only a procedure to remove excess skin, it is also meant to boost the patient's confidence and help the patient achieve a more confident and better quality of life.

Overview

Do you wish your body was tighter and firmer? You aren't alone. Many women and men experience problems from sagging skin for one reason or another. This surgery has great success in restoring a firmer and toned look to the body.

A body lift is a lot like a face lift, but for your body. The goal is to tighten and firm the skin around the body. Skin can become stretched out and sag after childbirth. As well, people who lose massive amounts of weight, often through bariatric surgery, experience problems and discomfort with sagging skin. A body lift can address these needs and we hope this site will help you discover if it is right for you.

A Body lift can be a great option for a wide range of women and men, and we hope this site can help you start your search to find out if it's right for you. We offer both information on body lifts as well as a directory of surgeons you can contact for a consultation.

About Surgery

This surgery combine a number of powerful cosmetic surgery techniques in order to give the patients the ability to appear toned, attractive and streamlined.

Body lifts are being performed all over the country. This surgery provides a way for people to sculpt and perfect their bodies in ways that were impossible in the past.

In the best of scenarios, a body lift can help a patient to experience a level of attractiveness that they previously thought impossible for them. Some patients find that this increase in attractiveness gives them an accompanying boost in confidence and in the general quality of their lives.

This procedure can shape and tone a wide number of different body areas, including the abdomen, the buttocks, the thighs and the breasts. Unlike most cosmetic surgeries, which only treat a small part of the body, a body lift can fix wide-spread problems and improve the appearance of large parts of the patient's body all at once.

This surgery excels at treating excess skin, sagging fatty tissue and even cellulite. This makes the surgery excellent for people who have experienced large scale weight loss, such as people who have had some form of bariatric surgery. This procedure can also be extremely helpful for women who have suffered extensive damage to their figures due to pregnancy.

Getting the right surgeon can help to ensure that a patient has a successful surgery with beautiful results and the lowest chances of complications.

Who's a Candidate?

A one-on-one consultation with a trained surgeon is the best way to find out if you're a candidate for this surgery, but here are some things that may make someone a good candidate:

• Strong desire for a tighter, firmer body
• Sagging skin following an extreme loss in weight or bariatric surgery
• Stretched out skin following childbirth
• Stumbling over hanging skin or leftover pains following extreme weight loss
• Frustration at working fleshy arms through shirt sleeves
• Discomfort and frustration from tucking excess skin into clothing

A good way to know if you are a good candidate for this surgery is to do the "pencil test". This is a quick test, just place a pencil in a crease of the excess skin. If the pencil stays by itself, then you can be a good candidate for this procedure.

How does a Body Lift Work?

This procedure enhances the shape and contour of the body to give it a firmer, more youthful appearance.

This procedure are often employed after bariatric surgery and extreme weight loss as this leaves behind stretched out skin that will never return to its original shape. There are a variety of techniques and procedures available under the body lift umbrella and each are based on each patient's unique needs. In general, the surgeon will remove skin and some fatty tissue to relieve sagging skin along the limbs and abdomen. This requires incisions that will leave permanent scars, but the size and shape will be determined by the extent of work the patient is having done. After skin removal, the surgeon sutures the incision sites and then dresses the new wounds. Some results of a surgery can be undone by childbirth, so it is best suited to individuals who have finished having and nursing children.

Healing from a this surgery takes time and a patient may require some weeks to return to work. Final results of the surgery take shape in the first six weeks, but progress throughout several months.

Benefits

A body lift can help both men and women to appear younger, more athletic and more attractive.

A body lift can help to restore a tighter and toned appearance. When full-body changes are needed, this surgery can be broken up into several stages in order to treat all necessary areas: lower body lift, upper body lift, breast lift and arm lift can all be performed on a patient to help achieve total body improvements.

In addition to helping a person to appear more attractive, this procedure can help to boost a person's self-confidence and improve the overall quality of life. It can make it easier to find clothes that fit, and it can improve a person's degree of comfort. It can also make it easier to maintain good hygiene by removing permanent folds of hanging skin.

Cost

The cost of a body lift depends mainly on the surgeon, the technique performed and the extent of the procedure. Many surgeons offer financing and payment plans that make this procedure affordable to everyone.

Consultation

A consultation is the only way to really know if you are a good candidate for this surgery and the cost for your case.

This is a safe, effective and fast procedure and today, surgeons can deliver incredible results. Setting up a one-on-one consultation with a surgeon is your first step.

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