This is an extensive procedure, and the results can be transformative. Each procedure’s focus and results vary based on patient goals, concerns, and targeted areas. Along with the removal of excess fat, the body lift can tighten, contour, lift, and sculpt the tummy, buttocks and thigh areas.

A body lift is always performed under a general anesthetic and often involves a one night stay in our facility. Traditionally, drainage tubes are placed during surgery and removed several days after surgery. In most cases, our surgeons avoid drainage tubes by using a specialized technique referred to as The Progressive Tension Suture. The body lift or Belt Lipectomy is often combined with other procedures to improve contours in patients that have lost significant weight. These can include buttock augmentation with local flaps or fat grafting, lifting or shaping of the genital area, and even breast lifting or augmentation.

Initial recovery from a Belt Lipectomy involves early ambulation, which means that patients are encouraged to get out of bed and walk around immediately after surgery. Most other activities are limited for the first 2 weeks. Most patients see a rapid progression of recovery after 2 weeks and can reassume their regular activities. Within 6-8 weeks, most patients return to full activity- including exercise.