Body Lift

Purpose

An upper body lift will alter the shape, size or appearance upper bpdy area around the abdomen. Body lift surgery is an extremely effective procedure for patients with excess skin resulting from weight loss. Depending on the location of the excess skin, patients may choose to undergo either an upper, mid, or lower body lift. Total body lift surgery is helpful for patients who have lost skin elasticity all over their body. Excess skin can cause severe chafing and discomfort, as well as prevent patients from wearing clothes in a smaller size.

Procedure

Upper Body Lift

Patients requiring abdominoplasty usually have excess fullness of their flanks associated with large fat deposits on the hips or lower back. These areas may need to be addressed either at the same time or separately as staged procedures. Liposuction alone on the back and flank is sufficient to deal with this presentation and is usually performed at the same time. Less commonly these excess skin rolls on the flanks and hips may require skin excision in addition to liposuction; and this can be done simultaneously or separately as a second procedure.

Though a total body lift is the most comprehensive way to rejuvenate your figure after massive weight loss, you need to take into account the extended recovery period required for such complex surgery. Mr Khan does not perform a total body lift as a single procedure. Once the swelling has gone down and the scars begin to fade, most patients are extremely satisfied with their new appearance.

Results

The Upper Body Lift will tone the appearance of the upper body giving a more lean appearance to the upper body.

Risks

General risks associated with any surgical procedure apply. The surgeon will discuss all associated risks with you in detail. An upper body lift will not stop you gaining weight in the future.