Body Lift

A body lift is a procedure that is becoming increasingly common due to the growing use of bariatric surgery today.

Post-bariatric surgery, or a full body lift, removes the excess skin that results from significant weight loss; the stretched skin has lost its elasticity and, as a result, can no longer conform to the new body contours.

This skin forms folds, particularly around the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs. A full-body lift addresses all of these areas.

The surgery is an extremely serious procedure that requires the patient to be in very good health and, at the same time, results in numerous and long scars.

 

When and for whom is this surgery recommended?

Ideally, you should wait about one year to 18 months before undergoing a full-body lift to allow your body to stabilize at a certain weight. The procedure is suitable for both men and women. If you are planning to become pregnant, it is best to postpone the surgery until after childbirth, as pregnancy can compromise the results. Certain medical conditions contraindicate surgery, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bronchial asthma, arthritis, and mental health disorders. What does the surgery involve?

The surgery is an extensive procedure that can last between 3 and 7 hours, depending on the areas being treated. In the case of a thigh and buttock lift, the scars are extensive and circular, hidden as much as possible under a bikini.

 

After the surgery

After surgery, special compression garments must be worn for several months. Recovery takes between 6 and 8 weeks.

Risks and Complications of the Surgery

Adverse reactions are those commonly associated with any surgery—infections, bleeding, reactions related to anesthesia, thrombosis, and, in extreme cases, embolisms. Complications specific to this procedure include numbness in certain parts of the body, the development of seromas, hematomas, keloid scars, and wound dehiscence.