Body Lift

If you've lost a significant amount of weight, have a sagging and/or drooping skin due to life changes, then a body lift procedure may be for you. A body lift procedure can improve the look, the contour of the buttocks, abdomen and thighs.

The body lift surgery can either be performed in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center. Depending on what you are having done, the procedure can last between 4-8 hours and will be is performed under a general anesthetic.

The Procedure

Your cosmetic surgeon will normally begin the surgery in the abdomen area, making an incision horizontally along your pubic region, next, your doctor will remove fat and excess skin then he or she will strengthen and tighten the muscle walls of the abdomen.

The remaining skin will be gathered just above your naval area and sewn into position in the area of the pubic incision, the naval is reposition into a more natural looking position. The same process is performed in the buttocks and thigh areas until all of the excess fat and skin have been removed and everything has been lifted and sutured into the correct positions.

Recovery

A body lift is considered major surgery and you will need a significant amount of recovery time to heal. In most cases, you will stay in the hospital 3-4 days following your procedure. You will be given IV medication to manage any pain or discomfort that you may be experiencing.

Tubes for drainage will be inserted during surgery will need to stay in for about 14 days. You will also be required to wear a compression garment, bandages and dressings that you have post operatively will be removed a couple of days after your surgery.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area who can assist you with your cosmetic surgery needs whether it's a body lift or another procedure that you would like to have done, schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area today.

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