Body Lift

What is a body lift?

After significant weight loss or age, your skin can begin to sag on various areas of the body, including the thighs, buttocks, groin, outer thighs, hips and lower abdomen. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erika Sato can help you achieve a slimmer, trimmer appearance to your lower body by performing an expert body lift.

What are the benefits?

Remove loose, sagging skin
Tighten abdominal muscles, if necessary
Smooth the appearance of wrinkles and cellulite
Enhance the tone and texture of skin so it appears smooth and tight

Who is a candidate?

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Procedure Details

After anesthesia is administered, Dr. Sato will make an incision around your abdomen, hips, and lower back in order to remove excess fat and skin. The doctor will then reposition your skin and close the incisions, tightening and smoothing your skin. Deep support sutures will be used to maintain the reshaped underlying tissues that will define your body’s new contours.

Recovery Timeline

You will need to wear compression garments for four to six weeks following your procedure. It may take up to ten weeks for a complete recovery. Patients will need to take up to two to four weeks off from work and wait up to eight weeks before engaging in physical activity. This will vary by individual and will be discussed in detail at your consultation.