Exercise and proper diet typically equate to a well-toned, healthy looking body. However, for some people that ideal body image cannot be achieved naturally due to aging, sun damage, pregnancy, and significant fluctuations in weight or simply genetic makeup. For these individuals, sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and loose upper arms may be an issue.
A surgical body lift is a procedure designed to help those who seek a firmer, more youthful looking body contour. Generally, a body lift reduces excess fat and skin improving your body image and enhancing your self-confidence.
This page gives you an overview of the body lift process and procedures involved. In order to learn more about the process and see how it can work for you, meet with a qualified professional. A plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada can give you a better understanding of the process as it relates to your goals.
What is a Body Lift?
A body lift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove excess loose and sagging skin and fix irregular body contours. Areas that are typically addressed are the abdominal area, the buttocks, the groin, the thigh, and the upper arms, including the armpit. It improves the shape and tone of your body by fixing these problem areas caused by poor tissue elasticity. A body lift can also improve cellulite.
The process is not meant to remove excess fat alone. If you’re looking to remove excess fat deposits, ask your plastic surgeon about liposuction. A body lift and liposuction can be done alongside each other depending on your goals and the elasticity of your skin.
Body Lift – Who is This Procedure For?
Body lifts are designed for those have maintained a stable weight appropriate for their height and body frame. Any women who are still considering pregnancies should hold off on any body contouring in the abdomen area, as the results will be affected once their body weight changes drastically.
Ideal candidates should
- Have significantly loose skin in one or more areas of the body
- Not have any medical conditions or life-threatening illnesses
- Be a non-smoker
- Be positive about the process and have reasonable and definite goals for improving their body contours