WHAT IS A BODY LIFT?
A Body Lift*, also known as a belt lipectomy, is a procedure to raise and reshape unsightly, sagging body contours. During the aging process, skin loses some elasticity, causing the mid-section to lose its natural shape and firmness. This procedure is designed to remove loose skin and related fat deposits. A body lift can be applied to the lower torso and upper legs including the abdomen, waist, inner/outer thighs, buttocks, and/or hips. Liposuction may also be completed in conjunction with a body lift.
Is a body lift procedure right for you?
BODY LIFT SURGERY
Reasons for considering a body lift
- reshape and contour the mid-body
- correct sagging skin and fat due to aging or excessive weight loss
- remedy weight gain and stretched skin caused by multiple pregnanices
What is body contouring?
Body lift surgery varies with each patient, depending on the body type and desired surgical outcome. Generally speaking, the body lift procedure entails making an incision that follows the upper and/or inner thigh, to the waistline. In more extensive surgeries, the incision goes completely around the waist and lower back. Adjustments to the buttocks and thighs require an incision at the crease of the buttocks. Excess skin is then removed, followed by the underlying fat deposits. Finally, the skin is pulled taught and sutured into the new configuration. The entire procedure can last from 3 to 7 hours. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
Find a body lift procedure near me
BODY CONTOURING IN MT. JULIET & LEBANON,TN
A body lift procedure is one of many options for body contouring. During a consultation at The Lett Center, our team is able to understand your specific goals in relation to your body type to help you decide if a body lift procedure is right for you.
*Individual Results May Vary
The photos on this website are not intended to represent the results that every patient can expect. Surgical results are not guaranteed and can vary greatly from patient-to-patient.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for general purposes only and is not intended to nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Dr. Lett & The Lett Center for Plastic Surgery, Mt. Juliet, TN.
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