Body Lift

The following part will help you prepare for, understand what to anticipate during, and appropriately care for yourself after the body lift.

Before & Preparation

The following guide will help you avoid any risks and disappointing outcomes:

• The whole surgical experience begins with a consultation with a board-certified healthcare professional;
• You will discuss your objectives, expectations, and medical history and a personalized treatment plan will be developed;
• You should avoid smoking and nicotine-containing products for at least three weeks before surgery. (Tobacco use can decrease blood circulation and healing.)
• Avoid caffeine use in the days preceding your operation;
• Stay hydrated before the procedure since optimum hydration is critical for a successful surgery and recovery;
• Avoid intense physical activity, such as heavy lifting;

During the Procedure

Depending on the type of body lift and the regions being treated, the actual procedure might take several hours. The operation is normally performed under general anesthesia, and you will be monitored by an anesthesiologist during the process.

• To enhance your comfort throughout the treatment, you will be given either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation;
• An incision will be created to get access to the desired locations;
• The incisions are positioned deliberately to minimize obvious scarring.
• Excess skin and fat will carefully be removed from treatment regions such as the belly, waist, thighs, buttocks, and other places;
• Underlying tissues will relocate to provide the illusion of being more young and natural;
• Additionally, muscles can be tightened to improve outcomes;

Aftercare & Recovery

• As the effects of anesthesia wear off, you will spend time in a recovery area;
• Compression garments will be used to reduce edema and promote recovery;
• Depending on the length of the surgery, you may be required to stay in the hospital overnight for monitoring;
• After the procedure, avoid intense physical activity such as heavy lifting and severe exercise;
• Avoid exposing your incision areas to direct sunlight;
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco use during your recovery period;
• Avoid immersing the incision sites in water, such as swimming pools or hot tubs, until your physician has cleared you;
• Avoid wearing tight clothes since they can impede healing and cause pain;
• Eat a balanced and nutritious diet to encourage recovery;
• Avoid eating too much salty or processed food, which can cause edema;
• Check-ins are required on a regular basis to monitor your healing process and resolve any issues;

You are a good candidate for the body lift Procedure if:

• You have significant soft tissue looseness in one or more body areas;
• You have experienced weight loss;
• You are in good physical health overall with no serious medical disorders;
• You aren’t smoking;
• Typical Age: 19-64 years old;

You are not a good candidate for body lift if:

• You are an active smoker;
• You have unstable weight;
• You plan to become pregnant soon;

Side Effects & Risks

Like with any other treatment, it is critical to be informed of any potential side effects and risks that come with the body lift Surgery. Some of the side effects that you might experience include:

• Excessive Bleeding (Hematoma) and Blood Clots: Blood clots in the deep veins (deep vein thrombosis) or their migration to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are potential risks.

• Pain and Discomfort: Post-surgery pain and discomfort are normal during the first healing phase.

• Skin Discoloration: Discolored skin after body lift is normal and it goes away after a few weeks post-surgery;

• Skin or Fat Necrosis (Tissue Death): Skin necrosis is a rare side effect of any surgical procedure resulting in death in the fat tissue underneath the skin;

• Swelling and Bruising

• Infection: Any surgical operation has the danger of infection. To reduce this danger, postoperative care and good hygiene are essential.

• Scar Formation: While attempts are taken to minimize their appearance, scarring is an inevitable side effect.

• Anesthesia Risks: There are inherent hazards connected with the administration of anesthesia in all surgical procedures utilizing anesthesia. Side effects of local anesthesia can include:
• Soreness where the anesthetic was injected;
• Allergic reaction to the anesthetic;