A body lift usually refers to a procedure surgery involving both men and women, designed to remove excess skin and fat from various body areas. This procedure is often requested by people who have experienced significant weight loss, either by diet and exercise or bariatric surgery.
Body lift surgery targets multiple areas in a single area procedure and usually includes
Abdominal area: Removal of excess skin and fat the abdomen (Abdominoplasty).
Buttocks: Lift and shape the buttocks by removing excess skin and fat. ‘facelift buttocks’
Thighs: Reduction of excess skin and fat in the legs thighs.
Waist: Improving waist circumference by removing excess skin and grease.
This surgery aims to reshape and profile the body, providing a more toned and youthful appearance. It is important to note that a body lift is a major surgical procedure and should be considered with caution. Potential candidates should be in good general health, have maintained a stable weight for some time and have realistic expectations of results.
During surgery, the surgeon removes a strip of skin 20 to 40 centimeters wide around the lap belt. The skin is then stretched (“lifted”) at the belt. This surgery usually involves liposuction of the affected areas (tummy, hips, buttocks, thighs). This procedure, done under general anesthesia, lasts on average between 4 and 5 hours. Requires a 3-day hospitalization and a 10-day stay in Tunisia.
The results obtained by a bodylift are generally spectacular because the intervention is applied to the entire middle third of the figure and the abdominal belt:
- The hips are re-dug and re-tensioned,
- The buttocks are raised and re-aligned,
- The camber of the back is corrected,
- The waist is hollowed out,
- The abdomen is flattened, and the skin over the abdomen is stretched.
- The horse panties are flattened and stretched towards the belt
Sometimes a lipofilling of the buttocks, such as an upper back lift or gynecomastia repair in men, is also used.
As with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications, and the recovery time can vary. Dr. Abdelaali is qualified and experienced to assess your individual situation, discuss your objectives and provide information on the procedure, potential risks and expected results.
