BELT LIPECTOMY toronto LOWER BODY LIFT

This plastic surgery procedure removes excess skin and eliminates stubborn fat following pregnancy or significant weight loss and bariatric surgery. It is also known as lower body lift surgery, as it targets the abdominal area, lower back and hips. Some patients may also be able to target the loose skin and excess fat on their upper thighs and buttocks.

This all depends on what you'd like to have done during your lower body lift surgery. An extensive lower body lift would range from $15000 – $20000 for most plastic surgeons. This may include a circumferential abdominoplasty, removing excess skin and fat in the area below that and modifying soft tissue.

It all depends on your general health and goals. Our plastic surgeon has over 30 years of experience performing body lifts. You'll meet with him for an assessment to determine how much excess skin and fat you can get rid of during your body lift.

Body lift surgery is typically performed on an out patient basis by most plastic surgeons, which means that you'll stay in our private surgical facility for a couple of hours as the effects of the general anesthesia wear off. However, you won't need an overnight stay. In some cases, patients who are considered higher risk may require an overnight stay..

Depending on how much is done, you may need to take 2-4 weeks off from work. If your work is physically demanding, you may need to take more time off. Dr. Kesarwani will let you know before your body lift is scheduled.

While both cosmetic procedures can help patients after significant weight loss, there are some key differences between a body lift and abdominoplasty. Lower body lift surgery is designed to eliminate unwanted fat and reduce excess skin to improve skin elasticity in these areas: the entire mid-section, flanks, hips, buttocks as well as the inner and outer thighs. Abdominoplasty is designed to only remove excess skin and fat in the front mid-section, as well as repair separated abdominal muscles.

The lower body lift procedure is considered to be one of the more invasive plastic surgery procedures. For this reason, it's important to follow pre and post operative instructions provided to you by Dr. Kesarwani. Most plastic surgeons advise patients to do the following:

– Avoid smoking and drinking for a few weeks before and after surgery.
– Avoid blood-thinning medications, supplements and foods.
– Make sure to take the necessary time off from work to dedicate yourself to proper recovery.
– Make sure to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan so that your body is primed for your body lift surgery.
– Make sure to get all the things you'll need post-surgery, including medications, a compression garment, and etc.

Because this is surgery, you can expect bruising and swelling for a few weeks. A compression garment may be worn to help with your healthy recovery, assisting in skin retraction and controlling swelling. You may be advised to wear this for a couple of weeks. You'll be instructed to avoid strenuous physical activity for a few weeks. If your lower abdominal area is treated, you may be advised to stay slightly bent for a couple of days to reduce pulling on incision lines.

Drains may be inserted to help with swelling, so that excess fluid build-up can be prevented. These drains are removed in a couple of days.

Common side effects of a body lift include bruising, swelling, and discomfort, all considered temporary. Some patients may also feel some tightness in the treated area, but this will go away as the tissue expands to accommodate your tighter appearance.

Body lift surgery to treat the issues resulting from massive weight loss does have its own set of risks and side effects, much like any other surgical procedures. Risks include excess swelling, infection, blood clots and contour irregularities. There are also risks associated with general anesthesia.

It is extremely common to be left with lax skin and localized fat deposits following excess weight loss, regardless of whether you're a man or woman. When the skin is stretched out to accommodate fat pockets, it is unable to retract completely once that fat shrinks. This is especially true with multiple weight fluctuations and aging. In addition, humans are unable to spot reduce fat, so even though someone has been able to shed the pounds, they can't choose on their body where they shed the pounds from. Some of this fat is also retained as a source of energy in emergencies, and that's what makes it stubborn.

The results of a body lift last for a long time for weight loss patients. A healthy diet and exercise plan should be implemented as your normal routine if you'd like to maintain your new body contours. Unfortunately, the effects of aging, weight fluctuations and pregnancy can negatively impact your results.

All surgical procedures that involve incisions result in scars, and this particularly true for those that target loose skin. A body lift will leave you with scars, most likely in the front and back of your lower mid-section. You may also be left with scarring in the thighs, if a lateral thigh lift was performed. As part of your recovery process, make sure to follow Dr. Kesarwani's post-op instructions to help your scars heal properly. We also offer a topical silicone scar cream that can help.

If it is safe to do so, absolutely! Some patients only want to undergo one surgery to get the body they want, and so such procedures as a breast lift, breast augmentation, and an upper arm lift can all be done at the same time as your body lift if Dr. Kesarwani thinks it's safe. Please discuss your aesthetic goals with Dr. Kesarwani during your private medical consultation. Your medical history and current condition will be assessed to make sure you can get a total body makeover at one time.