Body Lift

The term "body lift" is usually associated with one long operative plastic surgery procedure that combines lifts of more than one part of the body. This can include a tummy tuck, breast lift, and thigh/buttock lift. Often reserved for patients who have had massive weight loss, it can also be applied to those seeking to get as much done at one time to avoid missing work or going through the inconvenience of several operations at different times.

Patients who have had considerable weight loss after gastric bypass, or from a disciplined diet, find that their skin has stretched out so much that it can not retract back to its original shape. This extra skin and fat hangs over in such places as the back, the pubic area, and the thighs. In addition, the entire area just seems to droop. A body lift combines procedures to remove the extra skin and elevate the tissues.

A body lift requires the patient to be in excellent physical condition since the operation can sometimes take up to ten hours! Patients are often hospitalized for a few days and may even require a blood transfusion. A way to avoid this prolonged cosmetic surgery is to break the surgery up into stages.

The cosmetic surgeons at South Florida Plastic Surgery are doing body lifts on select patients in the Naples, Fort Myers, and southwest Florida area. Our experienced plastic surgeons can discuss the body lift with you and determine if it is the best procedure for you. They will take you through each part of the operation and tailor it to your needs. Call to make a consultation today to determine if a body lift is for you!