Tighten and re-contour the midsection after weight loss or aging. Remove excess skin and restore a toned, sculpted silhouette.
If you’ve worked hard to lose weight and now find loose skin hanging in folds around your midsection, a body lift with double board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery may be the right next step. This procedure tightens the contour of the body to create a more toned, fit silhouette.
Body lift surgery enhances a large portion of the body, focusing on the midsection. It is often performed following significant weight loss, which frequently leaves behind folds of excess skin. During surgery, excess skin and fat are trimmed, lifted, and re-contoured for smoother curves and a sculpted physique.
A body lift is a proven procedure that tones and tightens from the arms through the thighs and buttocks.
After significant weight loss, many people expect a fit, toned body but are left with hanging folds of skin and small pockets of excess fat. Others seek a body lift when aging reduces skin elasticity. Ideal candidates are at or near a healthy weight and want to remove excess skin or modest residual fat.
Body lift plans are customized for each patient. Men who have lost substantial weight may benefit from a tailored approach that can include abdominoplasty, buttock lift, thigh lift, and related procedures. Learn About Body Lift for Men.
Body lift surgery typically combines several techniques in one operative plan. A combination approach is often more efficient than staging each procedure separately.
Body lifts require general anesthesia and up to seven hours of surgical time. Some patients stay overnight in the hospital for recovery and monitoring.
Your surgical plan is designed around your unique goals. It may combine a buttock lift, thigh lift, and tummy tuck. Incision placement and length depend on the areas being treated and the degree of skin laxity.
During the procedure, excess fat and skin are removed. The remaining tissue is lifted and sculpted to provide smooth, natural-looking contours from multiple angles.
Because this surgery involves a large portion of the midsection, a fairly lengthy recovery is expected. Most patients find full results visible in about three months.
Recuperate in bed with limited activity. Discomfort, soreness, and bruising are common and managed with prescribed medication. A compression garment supports your new contours.
Gradually return to light daily activities. Most patients take three weeks to a month off from work. Strenuous exercise remains off limits until cleared.
Swelling continues to resolve over weeks. By about three months, the sculpted silhouette you planned with Dr. Eberle becomes fully visible.
Actual patients. Individual results may vary.
Costs vary widely based on the extent of surgical work performed. Combining a buttock lift, thigh lift, and tummy tuck in one plan is often less expensive than staging each technique individually, though it may require hospitalization with an overnight stay. Financing is available for your procedure.
Are you a Fort Lauderdale or Broward County resident looking to tighten your curves through the removal of excess skin? Contact double board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery today.
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