Body Lift Surgery: Everything You Need To Know

Posted by Dr. Hasan Ali on December 12th, 2022

Body lift surgery is becoming increasingly common as bariatric surgery and extreme weight loss become more popular. Surgery for a body lift targets sagging, drooping skin brought on by significant weight loss, pregnancy, aging, and sun exposure.

Body lifts are typically done on people with a lot of loose, hanging skin on their legs and trunk in various places. Its objective is to restore the body's look to a more normal state following the loss of skin elasticity brought on by drastic weight loss or aging-related changes.

Following preparation and anesthesia, a frequent surgical procedure is to tighten the belly, waist, groin, thigh, and buttocks by making incisions that resemble a bikini pattern. The surgeon can remove an "apron" of extra skin and fat by making many incisions all over the body.

The surgeon can then realign and tighten tissues as a result.

The surgery process:

Before the surgery: Be prepared to explore if a body lift is your best plan during your initial appointment. While assessing your general health, your surgeon will inspect, measure, and take pictures of your body. You two will also talk about the results and drawbacks of the body lift. You should prepare a list of inquiries for your surgeon.

Your surgeon will typically request pre-op lab testing before your treatment to verify your current health. Aspirin, NSAIDs, and herbal supplements must be avoided for two weeks before surgery, among other prescription medications that may need to be changed, stopped taking, or started again.

During the surgery: You are prepared for surgery. For your comfort throughout the entire procedure, a general anesthetic is frequently administered so you are unconscious throughout the surgery. However, a body lift can also be done while being sedated intravenously and under local anesthetic. Your surgeon will suggest the ideal option for you.

There are cuts made. Different body lift incision patterns are used depending on the amount and location of extra skin and fat. You and your surgeon will decide the incision method which will suit you. However, a body lift incision wraps around your body like a low-slung belt. The extra skin is taken off and realigned. The remaining skin is then moved into place. Additionally, it could be necessary to realign the belly button.

After the surgery: You will be transferred to a recovery area following your body lift surgery, where medical staff will keep an eye on you. Although body lifts can occasionally be outpatient, many necessitate an overnight hospital stay. At the very least, you must have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours.

The length of your recovery depends on your operation. According to some sources, it will take you four to six weeks to heal before you can resume your regular activities, and you should wait six to eight weeks before you start exercising. Review with your surgeon how long you will need to restrict your activity to get ready.

Conclusion

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