INTRODUCTION:

A body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat. Excess sagging skin and fat are removed and the procedure(s) can improve a dimpled, irregular skin surface.

Information about Procedure:

Abdominal area - locally or extending around the sides and into the lower back area Buttocks, Thigh - the inner, outer or posterior thigh, or the thigh's circumference

Aging, sun damage, pregnancy, significant fluctuations in weight and genetic factors may contribute to poor tissue elasticity that can result in sagging of the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.

COMPLICATION:

• Asymmetries
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Fatty tissue under the skin might die (fat necrosis)
• Fluid accumulation
• Infection
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
• Pain, which may persist
• Persistent swelling in the legs
• Poor wound healing
• Possible need for revisionary surgery
• Recurrent looseness of skin
• Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling
• Skin loss
• Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become
• visible or produce irritation and require removal
• Unfavorable scarring

RESULT:

The results of body lift surgery are visible almost immediately. However, it may take two years or more for the final results of the body lift procedures to fully develop.

Some visible scars will remain, but the overall results are long lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and general fitness. As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness.