What is a Body Lift?

The main purpose of a body lift is to hide excess skin, especially after a gastric bypass surgery or extreme weight loss. It is not intended to be a weight loss technique and merely hides the folds of skin that hang off of the body. Many patients have heard of tummy tucks, but the most effective plastic surgery for removing loose skin is actually the full body lift. It combines the tummy tuck with other sculpting surgeries that make the entire body appear to be tighter and more youthful.

Surgeons may be able to accentuate the patient’s abdominal muscles and make him or her feel sexy again. The doctor can shrink the arms, legs and even the neck to make the patient seem slimmer. However, this surgery can be extremely complicated and often requires a great deal of recovery time. It is important to talk to your plastic surgeon before you make the decision.