Body lifts
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Body lifts
A body lift is also know as a “belt lipectomy”, a “circumferential body lift” or a “full body lift”. It is an operation designed to correct, contour and rejuvenate the trunk area of the body in one procedure. It is especially applicable for those that have lost weight and have excess and redundant skin in the front and the back of the trunk. There is also a reverse body lift, with the scar placed in the upper trunk.
Benefits of a body lift
The main benefit of a full body lift is that is can address the concerns of patients in one operation. Any excess skin and fat in the abdominal area, the flanks, and the back is removed in one operation. It also helps to lift the buttocks and the mons pubis area.
despite having a scar all around the lower abdomen, the aesthetic benefit of removing this excess outweighs this for most patients.
The procedure
The body lift procedure is done under a general anaesthetic. It is one of the longest aesthetic procedures and carries the most risks. It usually requires a 2 team surgeon approach to minimise the anaesthetic time.
The procedure involves removing all the excess through a carefully planned procedure and then bringing the skin back together through careful suturing of the skin.
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Potential Patient Benefits
PSYCHOLOGICAL
- Feeling better in clothes
- Increase self confidence
- Boost self-esteem
CLINICAL
- Improve symmetry
- Remove excess skin and fat
- Reduce skin irritations
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Options
There are several complex decisions to be made after the consultation. Whether a lower abdominal incision is best or whether an upper abdominal incision is needed.
Sometimes a central vertical abdominal incision is also needed to bring together the abdominal excess, sometimes done at a second stage.
Again at a second stage, any breast lift needed can be done at a future date.
After Care
A full body lift is a long operation and requires a prolonged recovery period. We normally suggest a minimum of 6 weeks.
You will need to wear a pressure garment for 3 months to support the wounds and prevent fluid collection.
We expect some minor wound healing problems that require continued nursing care.
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360 body lift
It is the same as a full body lift. The operation can be combined with liposuction to help in contouring.
preparation for a body lift
Maintain a stable weight and a healthy diet. If you suffer from vitamin deficiencies consult with your GP is you need supplementation.
smoking & body lifts
Smoking and nicotine replacements have a negative effect on wound healing, and so you will need to be off them for at least 3 months before surgery.
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Frequently asked questions
The procedure can take in excess of 6 hours sometimes. You will need to be turned under general anaesthetic to gain access to the different types of the body.
You will need 2 teams for the surgery and a few days of hospital stay as well, in addition to prolonged aftercare, hence the high cost.
The procedure is one of the most complex aesthetic procedures. It carries risks like any other procedure, such as infection, wound healing problems, bleeding, seroma (fluid) collection, bad scarring, clots in the legs and lungs, anaesthetic complicaions, asymmetry and the need for further surgery.
You will need to have a stable weight before a body lift procedure for at least 3 months. You will also need to have a BMI of less than 30 to be able to proceed with a general anaesthetic for safety reasons.
If you have lost weight naturally then there is no need to see a nutritionist before a body lift procedure. However if you have lost weight through having weight loss surgery then we would advise that you do because some elements might be deficient like vitamins that need supplementation.
Pain and discomfort that last for up to a week. We encourage mobilisation from the next day after surgery. Routine day to day activities can resume within 2 weeks, but work up to 6 weeks and sports up to 3 months.
We would use drains to help drain the fluid from under the skin and they can stay in for up to 7 days. You might be able to go home with the drains.
For a traditional procedure the scars will be similar the tummy tuck on the front, going around the pelvis, and above the buttocks on the back.
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