What is a Body Lift?
There are some areas of your body that are especially vulnerable to excess fat and skin. For many people, their midsection – including the abdomen, thighs and buttocks – is particularly difficult to keep in shape. With a body lift, or belt lipectomy, at The Cosmetic Institute in Los Gatos, CA, you can target all of these problem areas with one surgery.
If you are interested in a belt lipectomy, then please contact Dr. Howard S. Sutkin today and find out how his compassion and skills can benefit you. He invites body lift patients from across California, including men and women from Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Campbell.
Los Gatos Body Lift: Before and After Pictures
One of the best ways to glean information about a procedure is through photos. You can view our Los Gatos body lift before and after pictures during your consultation with Dr. Sutkin.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Body Lift?
Often, a belt lipectomy is used to remove excess skin caused by major weight loss, either through surgery or diet and exercise. Other candidates for our body lifts in Los Gatos are women who want to get rid of extra weight that developed due to childbirth or the natural aging process. Most patients are looking to improve the following:
- abdominal area, locally or extending around the sides and into the lower back area
- buttocks that may be low, flat or shaped unevenly
- groin that may sag into the inner thigh
- thigh, including the inner, outer or posterior or circumferentially
How is a Body Lift Performed?
When you have a complete body lift with us in Los Gatos, you are treating the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks and thighs in one procedure. At the beginning of the procedure, you will be placed under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Dr. Sutkin will start the surgery with a circumferential incision around your body. The length and pattern of the incision will depend on the amount and location of the extraneous skin. After he removes an apron of excess skin and fat, your tissues will be repositioned and tightened. Sometimes, our body lift patients need liposuction to further improve their contours.
A body lift, or belt lipectomy, at Plastic Surgery Affiliates in Nashville targets drooping stomachs, thighs and buttocks that have been negatively affected by age, sun, damage, pregnancy and weight loss
What Can I Expect After a Body Lift?
There will be some pain and swelling after your belt lipectomy, but you will be prescribed proper medications to help you feel more comfortable. Typically, our Los Gatos body lift patients are back to work within two to three weeks.
The many benefits of a belt lipectomy include more self-confidence and better overall health. With a slimmer and sleeker body, you can enjoy greater self-esteem and be able to participate in more activities.
What is the Cost of a Body Lift in Los Gatos?
For information about typical body lift prices in Los Gatos, please set up a time to speak with Dr. Sutkin and his skilled medical team. Body lift costs can vary widely from patient to patient.
When you want to know more about belt lipectomy, our highly trained and attentive staff at The Cosmetic Institute will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Please book your consultation today, so we can discuss the procedure further. We welcome body lift patients from near and far, including Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Campbell.
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