Body Lift for An Aesthetically Pleasing Appearance

After a massive weight loss which leaves you with fat pockets and sagging skin, you should consider undergoing a body lift surgery to improve your body appearance. The procedure is performed to tone and shape the underlying tissues that support skin and fat. The sagging skin and excess fat are removed through excision, but in some body areas liposuction may be used to remove fat as long as skin elasticity is not bad. In order to successfully tone and contour the body to make its appearance aesthetically appealing, the experience and skills of the plastic surgeon performing a body lift procedure matters. Dr. Bloch is a board certified plastic surgeon and performs body lift procedures with great outcomes to achieve the cosmetic goals of his patients. You can enjoy the convenience of booking for an appointment with the Body By Bloch’s plastic surgeon online at www.bodybybloch.com.

LOWER BODY LIFT

Also known as belt lipectomy

Dramatic weight loss, weight fluctuation or natural aging frequently results in sagging skin in areas below the waistline. Lower-body-lift surgery tightens and sculpts the buttocks, back of the thighs, outer thighs, inner thighs, hips and abdomen. Loose skin that looks aesthetically displeasing or causes mobility restrictions is removed. A lower body lift is appropriate if you are near your ideal weight and may precede or follow an upper body lift procedure. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful lower-body-lift surgery and are pleased with the results.

PREPARING FOR BODY LIFT SURGERY

In preparing for body lift surgery, you may be asked to:

• • Get a lab test or a medical evaluation
  • Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
  • Stop smoking
  • Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

Body lift surgery may be performed in an accredited office-based surgical facility, ambulatory surgical center, or a hospital.

How is the procedure performed?

A body lift procedure often requires extensive incisions, but Dr. Bloch makes his surgical judgment for every individual patient to determine the length and pattern of the incisions to make. Of course that will take into consideration the location and amount

of excess skin that will need to be removed. The Chicago plastic surgeon being an expert in performing body lifts uses very advanced techniques to place the incisions strategically where they can be well hidden by swimwear and most other clothing types. The procedure is performed with the patient under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation depending on what the doctor recommends. For a lower body lift procedure, a circumferential incision is commonly made following a bikini pattern that allows removal of an apron of excess skin from the waist, abdomen, buttocks, thighs and the groin areas. In the process fat is also removed with tissues repositioned and tightened. If necessary, body lifts may also be combined with liposuctions to achieve the desired contour improvements. Incisions are closed with sutures that support deep in the underlying tissues.

What is the cost of a Body lift surgery?

Cost will vary mainly depending on how extensive your surgery needs to be performed to achieve your goals. The doctor’s experience, facility fees, anesthesia charges and medical tests also determine the cost. During your body lift consultation with Dr. Bloch, you can fully discuss about the cost of your procedure to understand exactly what it includes. You will also be informed if you can benefit from an insurance cover.