Bodylift or Full Body Lift
A bodylift, or full body lift, is ideal for individuals who have undergone significant weight loss, including after bariatric surgery, and are left with excess skin. This combination of surgical procedures reshapes and adjusts the skin of the entire body, eliminating the issues caused by loose skin and offering a fresh start. A bodylift can dramatically change your life and appearance, providing a transformation that matches your new, healthier lifestyle.
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Result
Immediate or progressive
Procedure duration
4-6 hours
Recovery
7 -14 days
Duration of effect
Permanent
About the Procedure
- Most loose skin remains in the area of the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, and chest. After significant weight loss, the breasts often become saggy and deflated, and excess tissue in the chest area is also common in men (gynecomastia). Since fat no longer stretches the skin, facial skin also sags, resulting in a tired and aged appearance.
- Excess skin can cause frequent inflammation and sweating under skin folds. Due to constant friction, it may hinder walking and physical activity.
- A body lift is a longer and more complex combined surgical procedure within body contouring, combining abdominoplasty, breast lift or correction, buttock and thigh lift, upper arm correction, and facelift and neck lift.
- This type of full-body transformation is usually performed in stages, and the body contouring plan is adapted to the client’s wishes and, above all, the condition of their tissues.
- A thorough preoperative examination, a discussion about expectations, and precise measurements are crucial for achieving good results and client satisfaction.
- The procedures are performed under general anesthesia, and each phase of the surgery typically lasts between 4 to 5 hours. In the first phase of the body lift, corrections are usually made to the torso (abdominoplasty, buttock lift, and sometimes thigh lift), while the second phase includes a breast lift, thigh lift, and upper arm lift. A facelift is performed as a separate procedure.
- Recovery after a full body lift is demanding and challenging, and it varies from person to person. It depends on the body’s ability to heal, the patient’s general well-being, and their mental resilience. During the extended recovery period, our clinic’s professional staff will be at your disposal to ensure your comfort and care.
- For 4 to 6 weeks after the procedures, we recommend wearing compression garments and a surgical bra. It is also advisable to adjust daily activities during this time.
- A full body lift procedure is not recommended for smokers and individuals with chronic health conditions.