Body Lift
Significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging can leave behind excess skin and stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise.
A body lift is a comprehensive procedure designed to remove excess skin, sculpt your figure, and restore a firmer, more youthful appearance.
At Delatte Plastic Surgery, Skin Care, and Wellness, Dr. Stephen J. Delatte brings decades of surgical expertise to body contouring procedures. With a focus on natural-looking results, our team customizes each body lift to help you achieve a more toned, confident appearance.
A body lift is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes excess sagging fat and skin from the abdomen, lower back, thighs, and buttocks while improving the shape and tone of the underlying tissue.
It is especially beneficial for patients with significant weight loss or who experience loose skin due to aging or pregnancy. The procedure(s) can also improve a dimpled, irregular skin surface, commonly known as cellulite.
At Delatte Plastic Surgery, we personalize each body lift to enhance your natural shape while ensuring balanced, proportionate results. Some patients may combine a body lift with liposuction for additional sculpting.
A body lift is performed under general anesthesia and typically involves:
Depending on your needs, a body lift may be performed as a single procedure or in stages for optimal safety and results.
What conditions does a body lift address?
A body lift is ideal for individuals dealing with:
By removing excess skin and contouring the body, a body lift helps create a tighter, more youthful silhouette.
A body lift can target multiple areas of the body, including:
For a comprehensive transformation, some patients combine a body lift with an arm lift or breast surgery.
A body lift offers life-changing benefits, including:
Many patients experience a renewed sense of self after a body lift, as they can finally enjoy the results of their weight loss or body transformation.
You may be a good candidate for a body lift if you:
During your consultation, Dr. Delatte will assess your needs and goals to determine if a body lift is right for you.
After surgery, you will need several weeks to heal. Here’s what to expect:
Most patients return to normal activities within 6 weeks and see full results within 6-12 months.
Patients typically notice a significant improvement in body contours following a body lift. Skin appears tighter, firmer, and more youthful.
A body lift can restore confidence and reshape your figure after weight loss, pregnancy, or aging.
At Delatte Plastic Surgery, Skin Care, and Wellness, Dr. Stephen J. Delatte specializes in natural-looking body contouring results tailored to your needs.
Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward a more sculpted, confident you.
The results of a body lift are long-lasting, but maintaining a stable weight and active lifestyle is essential to preserving your new shape.
Yes, but Dr. Delatte carefully places incisions in discrete locations and provides post-care instructions to minimize scarring over time.
Most patients experience some soreness and tightness after surgery, which is manageable with prescribed pain medication.
Yes! Many patients combine a body lift with liposuction, breast surgery, or an arm lift for full-body rejuvenation.
A body lift is not a weight-loss procedure but rather a contouring surgery. However, patients often feel lighter and more comfortable after removing excess skin.
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