Body Lift

A belt lipectomy is the technical term for a body lift, a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes undesirably saggy body contours. A body lift is ideal for healthy patients who have excess skin and tissue that have lost elasticity, contributing to a body contour that is unappealing. Typical causes include aging, pregnancy, and dramatic weight loss. This cosmetic surgical procedure can help you achieve an improved body contour and more youthful appearance.

Areas that may be treated with a body lift include the lower torso and upper legs including the abdomen, waist, inner/outer thighs, buttocks, and/or hips. Excess fat that may be required for removal can be targeted by liposuction.

General Body Lift Surgery
The exact techniques and methods applied during your body lift surgery depend on your body, your expectations, and what you’d like to achieve. The procedure may take anywhere form 3 to 7 hours.

Generally, however, you can expect to be placed under general anesthesia. Incisions will be made in the mid-body, for example, the upper thighs and torso. The more correction, the more extensive the incisions.  The incisions allow for excess skin and tissue to be removed, and liposuction may be used to remove unwanted fat deposits. Finally, the remaining skin is sutured together.

Recovery Following a Body Lift
A complete list of post-operative instructions will be given to you. Follow them closely to help your body recovery quickly and properly. You’ll most likely require plenty of rest and limit your movement. Dressings, applied immediately following surgery, will help the recovery process. Tubes may be placed in specific areas to help drain away excess fluids. Any discomfort experienced following surgery can be minimized with prescribed oral medication. Complications are rare, and can be minimized by following post-operative care instructions carefully.