Body Lift
BELT LIPECTOMY
Overview
Body lift surgery removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, abdominal areas extending around the sides and lower back, buttocks, and thighs. It is an ideal option for people who have lost tissue elasticity resulting in loose, sagging skin in these areas as a result of aging, sun damage, weight changes, or pregnancy.
Body Lift Benefits
- Improves the tone and shape of underlying tissue that supports skin and fat in the abdomen area, abdominal areas extending around the sides, lower back, buttocks, and thigh
- Smoother skin and better proportioned contours in these areas of the body
- More youthful-looking proportions to the overall body
Consultation
- During your body lift consultation, Dr. Cho will assess your current medical history, including medications, vitamins and herbal supplements you take, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
- Discuss your surgical goals
- Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
- Examine and measure your body, this may include detailed body measurements
- Take photographs for your medical records
- Discuss likely outcomes, risks, benefits, and alternatives of your body lift surgery
- Discuss potential complications
- Recommend a course of treatment
Pre- and Post-Op Care
- Do not take any blood thinning medications for 1 week before surgery, including aspirin, NSAIDs, ibuprofen/motrin, naproxen (also, avoid any herbal supplements or vitamins which can prolong bleeding)
- Do not smoke, vape, or take nicotine-containing products before or after your surgery as they can impair the healing process
- You will typically be allowed to sponge bathe, but do not shower until the drains come out or until cleared by Dr. Cho
- Wear your binder/compression garments at all times if possible
- Take medications as directed
- Avoid heavy lifting as directed by your surgeon
- Come to all postoperative visits as scheduled
Recovery
- After surgery, there will be specific dressings and bandages to be left in place
- You may have one or two small clear silicone tubes (“drains”) which may help drain excess fluid following your body lift - you will be taught how to maintain and empty these and keep an accurate record of the drainage
- You may have an abdominal binder and/or additional compression garments that are designed to help minimize swelling following surgery
- You will be given specific instructions on how to care for the surgical sites and medications to take to both control your pain and aid in healing or reduce the risk of infection
- It is important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, swelling, abrasion or motion during the time of healing
Ideal Candidate
- Significant soft tissue looseness in one or multiple body areas
- Committed to leading a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and fitness
- You have a positive outlook and realistic goals for what body lift surgery can accomplish
- You are a nonsmoker and without medical conditions that impair healing
Patient Review
Dr. Cho and her staff are very professional and make you feel welcome. Dr. Cho came highly recommended and now I know why and I will continue paying it forward by recommending her to anyone who asks. I went into a consultation... The end result was a vertical and horizontal tummy tuck/body lift. Even after only 1 1/2 weeks post op, I am already seeing shape and curves that I didn’t feel would ever exist. Thank you to Cho Plastic Surgery.... See full review
Brooke P. / Body Lift/Tummy Tuck Patient
Surgery is a Big Decision
We are here to answer any questions you have and help you determine the right choice for you. If you are considering surgery, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Cho today. She would be honored to discuss your goals and help you achieve the look you desire.