Weight loss from gastric bypass procedures or weight loss programs can leave you with stretched-out, loose skin that makes movement uncomfortable. A body lift procedure effectively removes this excess skin, improving the shape and tone of your body. Dr. Kenrick Spence and Dr. Fernando Ovalle have tightened the skin of many patients with body lift procedures, and they can do the same for you.
What Parts of the Body Do Body Lift Surgery Target?
Hillcrest Plastic Surgery offers body, thigh and buttock lifts. You can contour your figure with a body lift by targeting areas such as the arms, breasts, neck, face, back and abdomen.
If you want to contour your thighs, your surgeon might advise an inner thigh or a standard thigh lift. An inner thigh lift removes excess skin and leaves the inner thigh more toned. However, plastic surgeons more commonly perform standard thigh lifts on people who have lost a lot of weight and struggle with sagging skin. Similarly, a buttock lift can improve the shape of the buttocks and smoothen out the surface.
Rely on Result-Driven Surgery
This 53-year-old patient received a circumferential body lift after losing weight. As a result of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and receiving a body lift, this patient enjoys noticeably tighter skin around their abdominal area.
Evaluation: Body Contouring Patient After Massive Weight Loss
Before administering treatment, one of our caring staff members will evaluate your current body shape and overall state of health to ensure you are fit for the procedure. Candidates should be nutritionally stable, and their weight loss period should be complete.
Evaluation for Cosmetic Surgery Following Gastric Bypass
An expert will determine which areas of your body need volume replacement, such as the buttocks, and which will benefit from skin removal, such as the thighs and abdomen. Your surgeon will thoroughly plan for upper body rejuvenation, targeting areas such as the face, arms and breasts, and lower body rejuvenation, including the buttocks, thighs and abdomen.
What to Expect in the Body Lift Procedure Process
Our plastic surgeons, nurses and administrative staff work together as a supportive team to offer you the comfort you need before, during and after your body contouring procedure.
Preparation
To ensure the best results and safest procedures, you'll need to prepare for your surgery by:
- Getting medical clearance.
- Discontinuing blood-thinning agents, like aspirin and vitamin E, at least 10 days prior to surgery.
- Not smoking six to eight weeks prior to surgery.
- Staying hydrated before your surgery.
Procedure
Dr. Spence and Dr. Ovalle usually perform buttocks lifts and lateral thigh lifts together with tummy tucks. These procedures normally take four to six hours. At a later stage, we can contour the medial thighs and arms.
Recovery
An extensive body lift procedure may require hospitalization for a day or two. The recovery period is between two or three weeks.
Why Choose Hillcrest Plastic Surgery for a Body Lift Procedure?
At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery, you can:
- Make informed choices:Â One of our knowledgeable team will run you through all the benefits and risks to empower you to make the best choice for your body.
- Get customized treatment:Â Your physical makeup is entirely unique, so you need a tailor-made treatment plan to ensure you get the most natural-looking results that are in line with your expectations.
- Rely on experts:Â Our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Spence and Dr. Ovalle, have helped thousands of patients and have over two decades of combined experience.
Book a Consultation With Expert Bariatric Surgeons in Orlando, FL
Schedule a body lift consultation with one of our masterful plastic surgeons at Hillcrest Plastic Surgery by requesting a consultation online.
