As bariatric surgery and extreme weight loss become more and more common, body lift surgery is also more in demand. This surgery targets the loose, hanging skin that is the result of significant weight loss, pregnancy, aging, or sun damage. The procedure will raise, firm, and tighten the skin on areas of the lower body.
The best candidates for this procedure are those with large amounts of loose, hanging skin on multiple areas of the body. Before moving forward with the surgery, your weight must be stabilized at or near your goal, as this procedure does not remove large fat deposits. In cases where there are still some local fat deposits, plastic surgeons in Raleigh, North Carolina, may recommend liposuction and then a body lift surgery.
Before your Surgery
During your consultation, be ready to discuss whether this option is the best choice for you. Your surgeon will evaluate your overall health, as well as examine and measure your body and take photos. You may need to adjust, cease, or begin taking certain medications in the weeks leading up to your surgery to ensure the best results while under the knife.
Recovery Time
Once your surgery is complete, you will be taken to a recovery area to be monitored for at least 24 hours. Most people can return to non-strenuous work and activities after two or three weeks, and any strenuous exercise or more physically demanding jobs will need at least four to six weeks.
