A body lift is a dramatic plastic surgery procedure that helps tone and shape the body. While it sounds desirable, it is not suitable for everyone. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can determine if you are a good candidate.

Types of Body Lifts

An upper body lift involves the breasts, chest and middle back. A lower body lift targets the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and lower back. Some people get a total body lift that encompasses all these areas.

Reasons To Get a Body Lift

This type of procedure can treat cellulite, sagging from the normal aging process, excess skin from extreme weight loss and the body changes that often accompany childbirth.

Considerations

The most suitable candidates have kept a stable weight for at least three months---a year is optimal. You should be committed to regular exercise and healthy eating. Wait at least a year after any weight-loss surgeries. Do not get a body lift if you plan on having children.

Procedure

Body lifts take place in a hospital or outpatient surgical centers. You are asleep for the procedure, which takes four to seven hours. The surgeon will make incisions in various parts of the body that will allow him to remove excess fat and skin. This will tone and tighten the respective areas. You might also have certain follow-up procedures that target other areas like the arms and inner thigh.

Cost

Cost varies depending on the extent of your surgery and other factors and can range anywhere from $12,000 to $50,000.

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Plastic Surgery Guide