Body Lift: Have Loose Skin Removed

A body lift can reshape your figure to remove saggy extra skin. If you have lost a large amount of weight, you may want to get a body lift to firm and tighten your shape. The procedure is also effective if you find that your skin has lost the tightness that it had during your youth. This procedure may be recommended if exercise has not been effective for you. Your figure may not appear to be toned even if you work out and eat properly and that is impacting your self-esteem. The condition of having loose sagging skin may also occur after pregnancy or due to age. Damage from the sun can also cause this condition. If your skin is not smooth or rippled in certain areas, you may feel self-conscious wearing a bathing suit or revealing outfits.

The procedure may improve your stomach area, making the skin look firmer and smoother where it sags and hangs. The doctor may be able to remove the extra skin around your back area and your sides, removing hanging skin that appear to be handles on the side. The procedure is also used to reshape the buttocks, helping them to appear to have a more lifted look and shape. The procedure can remove sagging skin on the thigh as well, and doctors remove the skin on the inner and outer thigh.

Don't expect a miracle from a body lift. This procedure is not the same as liposuction. The procedure is not recommended to remove fat or replace exercise. The procedure will simply help to smooth out the skin and remove hanging skin. Liposuction, however, can be conducted in a combination with this procedure for more dramatic looks if the patient would like to remove fat and tighten the skin at the same time.

When you meet with your plastic surgeon, you will discuss your motivation for wishing to have the procedure. You will also talk about your personal background and your health. If you have lost a substantial amount of weight from having another procedure, like a lap band, you should inform your doctor about this if your doctor does not already know. Your doctor will examine the areas where you believe the procedure will be effective and the doctor will let you know if your goals are feasible. He will give his recommendations for achieving your cosmetic goals. The doctor may take your measurements during the examination.

You are likely to have concerns regarding risks associated with the procedure and your comfort during and after the procedure. Your doctor will give you specific information regarding these issues. You must weigh the risks with your desire to achieve favorable results. Understand; however, that many treatments have some associated risks. Having an experienced doctor who has performed the surgery on many other patients with favorable results can make you feel more comfortable and secure in making a positive decision. Your doctor should work in facilities that are accredited and have had years of training in plastic surgery.