A body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat. Excess sagging skin and fat are removed and the procedure(s) can improve a dimpled, irregular skin surface.
In preparing for body lift surgery, you may be asked to:
Body lift surgery may be performed in an accredited office-based surgical facility, ambulatory surgical center or a hospital.
If your body lift is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery, and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
The results of body lift surgery are visible almost immediately. However, it may take two years or more for the final results of the body lift procedures to fully develop.
Some visible scars will remain, but the overall results are long lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and general fitness. As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness.
Losing a large amount of weight through diet and exercise or weight loss surgery is a noteworthy achievement. However, significant weight loss can often leave behind loose unwanted skin in areas of the body including the abdomen, arms, thighs and buttocks.
If your weight loss has left you with excess loose, sagging skin, you may already be considering one or more body contouring options, including:
As with any invasive or surgical procedures, body lifts have risks and complications, which include: Unfavorable scarring and/or skin discoloration. Excessive bleeding or hematoma. Skin or fat necrosis (tissue death).
More invasive surgery means more recovery time. So, you will need to adapt to a new routine for at least 6-8 weeks before you will be able to return to your pre-surgery routine. You'll need to learn how to deal with pain/discomfort, how to sleep comfortably, and how to move around after your body lift.
Googling "body lift surgery near me" or "body lift procedure in Delhi" will return a list of body lift surgeons in the Delhi/NCR area. However, because this is such a personal and important experience, investing time and effort in finding the right surgeon is wise.
At a minimum, you should always seek out plastic surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have met the standards required for membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Meeting these standards means these surgeons have undergone extensive training and passed rigorous testing in order to practice their craft.
Our doctor Vijay Kakkar is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery member. We are the best plastic surgery clinic in Delhi/NCR. Our doctors have vast experience of 30+ years in relevant fields.
All services Get an appointment