Body Lift

Body lift surgery is performed to tighten loose sagging skin on areas such as the buttocks, the outer and inner thighs, and the hips. Those patients with overly stretched and loose skin, often caused by a significant weight loss, are candidates for this procedure. A body lift combines liposuction with excisional surgery to remove the excess skin along with the fat. A body lift improves the firmness of the skin and underlying tissues. There are a variety of different techniques used by plastic surgeons for body lift. A body lift can be combined with other forms of body contouring surgery, including suction-assisted Lipectomy, or performed at the same time with other elective surgeries. An incision is made and concealed in the groin area and above the buttocks. The skin is tightened and the excess skin is removed. Sutures are used to close the incision.