The underlying tissue that supports skin and fat is better shaped and toned after a body lift. The procedure(s) can improve a bumpy, uneven skin surface by removing extra sagging skin and fat.

These locations may be involved in a body lift.

• Abdominal region, either locally or expanding to the sides and lower back
• Buttocks
• Inner, outside, or posterior thigh, or the circumference of the thigh

Sagging of the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs can be caused by poor tissue elasticity, which can be aggravated by ageing, UV exposure, pregnancy, major weight changes, and genetic factors.

The limitations of a body lift

Body lifts don't just focus on getting rid of extra fat. Where skin is elastic and can naturally adjust to new body features, liposuction alone can eliminate unwanted fat deposits. Body lift treatments and liposuction may be advised when the skin's elasticity is inadequate.

Candidates for a body lift typically are:

• Those who exhibit considerable soft tissue slack in one or more body parts
• healthy persons free of illnesses that would hinder healing or raise the risk of surgery
• People who are optimistic and have fair expectations for what body lift surgery can accomplish
• Nonsmokers
• those who are dedicated to leading healthy lives through appropriate nutrition and exercise

Plastic surgery is a highly individualised choice. You must choose whether the advantages will help you reach your goals and whether the dangers and possible side effects of body lift surgery are tolerable.

The dangers of surgery will be thoroughly explained by your plastic surgeon and/or staff. You will be required to sign consent paperwork to show that you are aware of all the risks and potential issues associated with the surgery you will be having. Risks associated with body lift surgery include:

• Hazards of anaesthesia
• Asymmetries
• Blood loss (hematoma)
• Problems related to cardiac, pulmonary, and deep vein thrombosis
• Under-skin fatty tissue may pass away (fat necrosis)
• A buildup of fluid
• Infection
• Other alterations in cutaneous sensation, such as numbness
• Possibly enduring pain
• Leg inflammation that persists
• poorly healing wounds
• Potential requirement for additional surgery
• Continual skin sagging, skin discolouration, and/or persistent inflammation
• Losing skin
• Sutures may appear through the skin on their own, become apparent, or cause discomfort and need to be removed.
• Negative scarring

Before you consent, all risks, including these ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you ask your plastic surgeon all of your questions upfront.

Following the treatment, dressings or bandages will be placed over the incisions to aid in your body lift surgery recuperation. To temporarily drain any excess blood that may gather, tiny, thin tubes may be inserted under the skin.

You'll receive detailed instructions, which can include:

• How to take care of the surgical site(s) after surgery
• Applying or ingesting medications to promote healing
• specific issues to watch for the following surgery or with your general health
• Tips for maintaining your drains
• When to consult your plastic surgeon again

Ask your body lift surgeon specific questions about what to anticipate throughout your unique recovery period by making sure to:

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I need dressings or bandages? Will they be taken out, and when?
• When and how may I take a bath following surgery?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• How soon will the drains be taken out?
• When may I return to driving, exercising, and normal activity?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

Home healing after a body lift

Seek medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or strange heartbeats. You could need hospitalisation and further care if any of these side effects appear.

Body lift surgery has virtually instant apparent results. The full development of the body lift treatments' end effects, however, could take up to two years.

Even though there will be some noticeable scarring, the overall results are durable as long as you keep your weight constant and stay physically healthy. It is normal for your body to lose some firmness as you become older.

The majority of your first improvement should still be there.

There is no guarantee that your body lift surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, a single surgical treatment might not be sufficient to produce the best results, and a second surgery can be required.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations.

During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to an excessive amount of force, motion, swelling, or abrasion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.