Body and Buttock Lift
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A BODY LIFT?
Individuals who get a body lift at our location may enjoy numerous benefits associated with this treatment, like: - --
- Removing excess skin after losing weight
- Enhancing and firming wrinkled, saggy skin
- Toning the bottom section of the body (like the thighs and abdomen)
- Elevating an individual's overall self-confidence
- Feeling better while wearing tight clothes
HOW IS A BODY LIFT PERFORMED?
In one of our operating rooms, the we will start by administering general anesthesia so you can remain comfortable during the treatment. Body lift surgery involves an incision that goes around the entire waist in the bikini area. Depending on your body type, we may need to perform your tummy tuck surgery and buttocks lift procedure separately. Once we have excised the excess skin and used liposuction to remove the fat, we will start the Brazilian butt lift. Next, we inject the fat into your buttocks for a shapelier appearance. After finishing both parts of your surgery, we will suture your incisions and take you back to the recovery room.
WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR A BODY LIFT?
If you desire a tighter tummy and shapelier buttocks, a body lift can help you achieve your cosmetic goals. To address the excess skin or fat on your stomach, a tummy tuck can improve the shape of your figure. Often, these symptoms are caused by aging, pregnancy, or dramatic weight loss. A body lift works best for patients who have reached their ideal body weight; otherwise, it could impact your surgical results. Even though the procedure will help remove some fat, it does not remove large amounts.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER A BODY LIFT?
To encourage proper healing, patients need to wear a compression garment and an abdominal binder. These items will help with blood circulation, improve the contours of your body, and reduce fluid retention. Dr. Rios will also insert tubes near the incisions, and he will remove them in about a week. Sometimes, you may need the tubes for longer. After a body lift, patients need about 1 – 2 weeks for recovery. Before you leave, we will provide detailed aftercare instructions that will outline information, such as:
- Walking the day after to prevent blood clots from forming
- Managing side effects
Avoiding strenuous activities for 2 – 6 weeks
- It is important to closely follow the post-operative instructions to reduce the appearance of scars, encourage healing, decrease uncomfortable symptoms, and prevent infection.
BODY LIFT FAQ
Is a body lift painful?
The body lift surgery itself does not hurt because we uses general anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Even still, patients might go through a little discomfort during healing. Our practice will supply a thorough list of instructions to address pain so individuals can heal fully from the procedure. Our team may also prescribe pain medicine when deemed essential.
How bad is scarring from a body lift?
Cuts will be closed with sutures immediately after your body lift. Although the healing process of scar tissue differs for each patient, Dr. Rios employs a variety of techniques to downplay their look and development. These involve initiating incisions in spots that are easily concealed. The majority of patients decide that the gorgeous outcomes far outweigh any possible scarring.
Our practice in Mcallen, texas is always clear about costs and can review expenses in detail during your consultation. We also can provide financing choices upon request.