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Read about the services and procedures offered at U Cosmetic. Get the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about your treatment.
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Body Lift
Who is a Candidate for Body Lift? Often with weight gain or loss, individuals development excess fat or tissue around their waist. An abdominoplasty procedure can improve the contour of your abdomen but will not address the excess skin and fat on your back or sides. A body lift is an extension of the tummy tuck to address the same issues on the back. Body lift is for otherwise healthy individuals looking to improve the overall contour of their mid-section.
Planned Results: Decreased fat and excess tissue and overall improved contour of the mid-section.
Description of the Surgery: The body lift is done under general anesthetic as a day surgery. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you.
The area of excess skin and tissue to be removed will be marked out prior to the surgery. The incision is placed above the buttocks and extended on to the flanks to meet the tummy tuck incision, which can be done at the same surgery if necessary. The excess skin and tissue are removed and the incision closed with internal, dissolving sutures. Drains will be left in place and you will have a large dressing. Slight elevation of the buttocks is likely to result from the surgery.
Recuperation and Healing: You will experience some discomfort, swelling and bruising and will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be required to wear a special garment for 6 weeks after the surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You are encouraged to return to your normal daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to complications. Avoid any activities that increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. Avoid abdominal workouts or heavy lifting for 6 weeks after the surgery.
Options and Considerations: Body lift surgery is often combined with tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. You may also be a candidate for the Ultrashape noninvasive body contouring treatments.
Notes: It is not uncommon to experience numbness along the incision line and in the skin above and below the incision. All potential complications will be discussed at your consultation.
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