Body Lift

What is Body Lift?

A body lift improve the appearance of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and breasts which have been damaged because of aging, sunlight, pregnancy, significant weight loss, and genetic issues. Its major goal is returning the body to a normal appearance after loss of skin elasticity. It’s important to note that body lifts are not carried out only for removing excess fat. If the only aim patients have is getting rid of extra fat collected in their body, liposuction is mostly a better option since it can easily remove excess fat deposits where skin has good elasticity. In cases when the skin has lost its firmness, surgeons prefer to conduct body lift along with liposuction to achieve the desired results.

There are three major types of body lifts: the lower body lift or belt lipectomy, the upper body lift, and corset trunkplasty. When upper and lower body lifts are carried out on the same person, the whole procedure is called a total body lift.

Why Iran?

Body Lift is a fairly complex surgery that should be performed by experienced surgeons with extensive knowledge. Before having any kind of cosmetic surgery, you should consult with a specialist to discuss your expectations, express your concerns, and ask questions. Surgeons will help you understand the whole process and determine the technique which best suits your needs. In this case, you can ensure that your desired outcomes will be obtained.

Considering the significance of all the above-mentioned issues, Iranian experts are highly recommended for performing cosmetic surgeries. They are well-known and carry out similar procedures successfully every year. Besides, highly up-do-date facilities and efficient services are offered in Iran’s specialized clinics. You can also save a considerable amount of money if you have these cosmetic surgeries in Iran since they are done with a low cost.

In a nutshell, if you are thinking of undergoing cosmetic surgeries specially Body Lift, it’s reasonable to have Iran at the top of your priority list of options.

Who Can Benefit From Body Lift?

Individuals who aim to get a body lift should have the following features:

• Maintain a stable weight for about three to six months
• Have a well-balanced diet
• Have soft tissue in one or several body areas
• Have no medical conditions that affect healing process
• Have realistic expectations
• Be nonsmokers
• Exercise on a regular basis

It should be indicated that body lift is not suitable for people who have undergone weight loss surgery. They should wait for about 12 to 18 months before thinking of a body lift. During this period, they will have enough time to adjust to the new diet and lifestyle following the operation. In addition, body lift is not an effective solution for women who are planning to have children in the future. This surgery will be recommended after they have given birth.

Procedure

Body lift is mostly conducted in a hospital with up-to-date facilities and may take four to seven hours to complete. Medications are used for patients’ comfort during the procedure. Doctors usually prefer general anesthesia depending on your situation.

Length and pattern of incisions will be determined considering the amount and location of extra skin, which is going to be removed.

• Lower body lifts usually begin with the belt-like excision above the buttocks and lateral thighs. Surgeons may separate the thigh skin to assist in the lift. After a tight closure, doctors begin the abdominoplasty procedure. They make a horizontal incision along the pubic area in ordr to remove the tissues from the underlying muscles to the level of the belly button. Afterwards, the skin between the belly button and central rib cage will be separated. If fat removal is required, they will have to carry out liposuction in this area and around the waist as well. When the excess skin is removed, specialists tighten the abdominal wall muscle. The remaining skin and fat are moved down from the area above the belly button and sutured in position at the pubic area. Your belly button can then be restored to its original position.

• In upper body lifts, surgeons begin the procedure with a broad bra-line excision of skin. When this is securely closed, they remove the back fat rolls and narrow the waist. Your doctor may also remove any extra skin from under the breasts or hanging over the lower rib cage. The subsequent closure tightens the skin under the breasts. The newly elevated abdominal skin should be deeply sutured to the lower rib cage.

• In corset trunkplasty or corset procedure, specialists create a sleeker waistline by removing sagging skin in both the upper and lower abdomen. A thigh or butt lift can be conducted as well later to complete the body transformation.

Finally, the incisions made by advanced techniques will be closed and hidden in strategic locations. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about their visibility.  Deep sutures within underlying tissues help to form and support the newly shaped contours.

Recovery

Since body lift is a fairly complex procedure, patients need to stay in hospital for one to three days. Accordingly, it’s better to ask someone to take care of you for several days. The recovery process typically takes about six weeks or even longer depending on patients’ condition and the technique determined by specialists.

After the surgery you will be informed of the instructions that must be followed to accelerate the healing process. You will have to rest at home for up to two weeks and wear a medical compression garment to aid recovery, which must be worn all the time except when bathing. During this period, you should avoid lifting heavy objects or doing strenuous activities for about a month. As swelling disappears, you can go back to work and do your daily routine activities such as walking. Exercising will be usually permitted after eight weeks.

The Results

The results of a body lift will be mostly visible following surgery. However, patients should wait for about a year or two to enjoy the final results. Fortunately, the overall results are everlasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight, and live a healthy lifestyle. It’s important to note that this surgery cannot stop the aging process; as you get older, your skin naturally loses some firmness.

The last point to mention is about all cosmetic surgeries in general. Despite the fact that good results are always expected from all plastic surgeries, there is no guarantee. In some situations, depending on your preferences, doctors may have to employ a variety of techniques to meet your needs. It is even possible that you are not completely satisfied with the outcomes or might need a revision operation to correct an undesirable result.