Body Contouring

Body Lift

If you are unhappy with the presence of excess body skin on the stomach and / or back (often resulting from significant and quick weight loss or gastric bypass surgery) you may want to consider a body lift procedure. A body lift procedure can help by providing you with a flatter abdomen, tighter buttocks, less cellulite, and the removal of back rolls or excess back skin.
At The Freeman Center for Plastic Surgery in The Woodlands we have spent the last 25 years studying the effects of excess skin and aging on the body. Under the direction of experienced board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Phillip Freeman we can help you select the right body lift procedure to reshape and re-contour your body to a youthful more attractive appearance.

Body Lift Facts

Our body lift procedures are typically performed in either a hospital or outpatient facility under general anesthesia. Body lift surgery will vary from patient to patient, as different individuals have very different aesthetic goals and body types. However, in most procedures a surgeon will begin by removing excess skin from the belly. After this, the abdominal wall muscle is tightened and the fat and skin above the belly button is stretched down to the pubic area and sutured in place. After this part of the procedure, the patient is flipped over and the back is worked on. Excess fat and skin from the middle of the back is removed, which lifts the outer thighs. In some patients, a liposuction procedure will also be performed.
There are always risks involved with surgery and it is important to be aware of these. While there are occasionally minor complications associated with body lift procedures, major complications are extremely rare.

Body Lift Recuperation and Healing

Body lift procedures are some of the more uncomfortable plastic surgery procedures, and can often require a long recuperation time. Professional medical care is usually required for 1-3 days after the procedure takes place.
Moving and walking around can usually happen 1-2 days after the procedure, and light activity can be resumed within 10-20 days. Sports and other heavy activities, however, may not be comfortable for several weeks.

Body Lift and Other Surgical Options

Body lift results may be enhanced by additional procedures, such as liposuction, breast procedures, upper arm lift or thigh lift.

Body Lift Insurance Guidelines

A Body Lift is considered to be a cosmetic procedure by many insurance companies, and as such, is not covered under the policy. If your insurance company considers this treatment to be cosmetic, you will be responsible for covering the cost in full. It is suggested that you check with your insurance company about their policies regarding cosmetic procedures.

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