The body lift surgery refers to a secure
body contouring procedure that aids in restoring the shape of the body. It does so by discarding the surplus sagging skin and ensuring tissue tautening. A sagging skin is mainly the result of aging, many pregnancies, and decrease in weight, which gives an embarrassing look. But, with this body contouring method, saggy skin will leave you forever. Further, the procedure is appropriate for all the body parts such as thighs, chest, arms, tummy, waist, hips, and knees. Only those folks whose health is good can go for the body lift surgery.
If you are planning to for this body contouring surgery, it is a must thing to do that you first take the advice and information about the surgery from a trained or certified plastic surgeon. This is because you will be able to know the procedure, outcome, risks, and benefits of the surgery clearly. With this understanding, you can avoid dissatisfaction later. Also, let the surgeon know about the desires and expectations of yours so that you can decide for the most suitable surgery type.
>> Methods
There are two body lift surgeries namely, the lower lift and the central lift called the Belt Lipectomy. The latter one concentrates on effectively removing the surplus fats and skin from the parts like hips, buttocks, back, belly, and outer thighs. On the other hand, the lower lift surgery focuses on reshaping the buttocks and thighs by discarding the additional skin and fat deposits.
>> The Body Contouring Procedures
The body lift surgery is sometimes done along with the further cosmetic surgeries like tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift, and liposuction to discard fats and reduce weight. In some cases, as per the requirements, skin grafting is also performed on certain areas.
This body contouring procedure needs 3 to 7 hours to complete in which general anesthesia is given
. To facilitate the removal of additional skin, a surgeon induces many incisions in some portions. The style and length of these cuts are decided as per the skin removal quantity and the treatment area. If the complete lower lift is performed, then it is likely that the waist, belly, hips, thighs, and the buttocks are treated just in one surgery. To tighten the skin, circumferential cuts are made. Finally, the additional fats and skin are removed and stitches close the cuts. In short, this body contouring method is performed in three stages. The first phase involves removing the surplus skin from the tummy and tightening the muscles of the abdomen. During the second phase, incisions are induced at the back and on the buttocks to discard surplus fats and skin. Lastly, the additional skin is discarded from the arms.
>> The after effects
These are actually minor and include pain, redness, infection, swelling, inflammation, and blood clots and loss. Yes, scar marks will be there, but that will vanish in a period of 6 months or a year. Stitches dissolve and so their removal is not required. The downtime is there for this procedure, which is 4 to 5 weeks after which the patients can perform normal activities.
