Overview
Is a Body Lift Right for Me?
A circumferential body lift builds upon the principles of a tummy tuck by extending the procedure around the entire lower torso to create comprehensive, 360-degree body contouring.
Many of my body lift patients have achieved significant weight loss through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery. While losing weight is an incredible accomplishment, excess skin can still affect your comfort, confidence, and how your body feels after weight loss.
Common Concerns
- Loose or excess abdominal skin
- Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- Excess skin of the hips and flanks
- Loose skin of the lower back
- Flattening or sagging of the buttocks
- Drooping of the pubic area
- Difficulty finding clothing that fits comfortably
- Skin irritation or chafing beneath excess skin
The Modern
Body Lift
A body lift is about much more than removing excess skin. The goal is to restore balance and proportion by addressing the lower body as a whole.
By treating the abdomen, waist, hips, lower back, and buttocks together, a body lift creates a smoother, more balanced silhouette from every angle.
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Your Personalized Body Lift
Your surgical plan is designed around the location of excess skin and the areas you'd like to address. A modern body lift can address several components of the lower body at the same time.
Standard Body Lift vs. Fleur-de-Lis Body Lift
Most patients can achieve significant improvement with a standard circumferential body lift. When there is substantial excess skin across the abdomen, an additional vertical incision may allow for more complete contouring.
| Approach | Standard Body Lift | Fleur-de-Lis Body Lift |
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| Best For | Best for excess skin involving the abdomen and lower torso | Best for patients with significant excess skin across the abdomen |
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During your consultation, I'll recommend the approach that best fits the location and extent of your excess skin and your goals.
Recovery
Planning Your Recovery
Recovery from a body lift requires some planning. We'll help you prepare ahead of time so you know what to expect and have the support you need.
- Help at Home
- Full-time help: 1–2 weeks
- Showering & getting dressed: 2–3 weeks
- Cooking, cleaning & laundry: 3 weeks
- Work
- Work from home: Within 2–3 weeks
- Desk/office work: Within 3–4 weeks
- Strenuous job: Depends on your specific work demands
- Driving
- Driving yourself: About 2–3 weeks
- Lifting a child in/out of a car seat: 3–4 weeks
- Childcare
- Help with young children: 3–4 weeks
- Lifting young children: Around 3–4 weeks
- Activity
- Strenuous activity & weight lifting: 6 weeks
- Swimming & soaking in water: 6 weeks
- Elective travel: 6 weeks
Your exact recovery will depend on the extent of your surgery and how your body is healing. We'll review your recovery plan in detail before surgery and guide you closely throughout the healing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Florin to discuss your goals, ask questions, and develop a personalized surgical plan.