Body lift procedural steps

What happens during body lift surgery?

Step 1 – Anesthesia

In order to assure patient comfort during the body lift procedure, the proper medications will always be given, the patient will be under general anesthesia and must have someone with them after discharge for the first 24 hours.

Step 2 – The incision

Incision length and pattern depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed, as well as personal preference and surgical judgment.

A complete lower body lift treats the buttocks, abdomen, waist, hips and thighs in one procedure. A circumferential incision around the body removes an apron of excess skin and fat and repositions and tightens tissues.

A combination of liposuction and surgical body lifts may be necessary to achieve an improved contour.

Deep support sutures within underlying tissues help to form the newly shaped contours.

Step 3 – Closing the incisions

Sutures, skin adhesives or tapes close the skin incisions.

Step 4 – See the results

The results of a body lift are visible almost immediately. It may take as long as one to two years for the final results to fully develop.