Body Contouring & Body Lift
Plastic Surgery
The Body Lift Patient
- Patients who have loss large amounts of weight
- Anyone with excess skin and fat around the body
- Body contouring cosmetic surgery often combines a number of body lifting procedures
- To determine whether you are at an appropriate weight for body lift plastic surgery, you can calculate your body mass index using our BMI Calculator
Body Lift Procedure Information
Body Contouring often involves one or more of the following body surgery procedures:
- Upper Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)—An arm lift will reduce or eliminate excess skin from the upper arms. An incision is made from the elbow to the armpit, so some scarring will be visible. Brachioplasty is usually done under general anesthesia, and initial healing occurs in 10 to 14 days, while bruising gradually disappears over 3 to 4 weeks. Scars will fade in 6 to 24 months, depending upon your skin.
- Thigh Lift—A thigh lift will reduce or eliminate excess skin from the thighs, producing tighter, more shapely thighs with fewer skin irregularities. The location of scars will vary, depending upon the part of the thigh that needs to be lifted. A thigh lift is performed under general anesthesia, and recovery will vary depending upon the extent of the surgery. Oral medication may be adequate to control discomfort for smaller thigh lifts, but for larger thigh lifts, skilled nursing may be required. Bruising and swelling usually subside within a month, and full recovery is usually expected within 4 to 6 months.
- Buttock Lift—A buttock lift will reduce excess skin from the buttocks and create firmer buttocks with more flattering contours. This surgery will produce either upper or lower scars, depending upon your body type. Buttock lifts are performed under general anesthesia, and recovery will vary depending upon the extent of the surgery. Bruising and swelling usually subside within a month, and full recovery is usually expected within 4 to 6 months.
- Hip Lift—Often performed in combination with thigh and/or buttock lifts, a hip lift will reduce or eliminate excess skin from the hips, creating a smoother, more shapely physique. Scar locations will vary, depending upon your body type and other surgeries performed. Hip lifts are performed under general anesthesia, and recovery will vary depending upon the extent of the surgery. Bruising and swelling usually subside within a month, and full recovery is usually expected within 4 to 6 months.
Recovery from Body Lift Plastic Surgery
- Initial discomfort can be controlled with oral medications prescribed by Dr. Pittman–Waller
- Bruising can last up to six weeks
- The final results of body contouring may not be evident for up to six months, depending on the procedures involved
Results of Body Lift Plastic Surgery
- A slimmer body profile
- More attractive appearance and a better fit in clothing
More Body Sculpting Plastic Surgery Information
Complete details of the neck lift plastic surgery procedure will be given during your personalized consultation with San Antonio cosmetic surgeon Dr. Pittman–Waller.
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