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Body Lift Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Body Lift or Post Gastric Bypass Surgery is a combination of several procedures that usually includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and a thigh lift and/or buttock lift to remove excess skin and fat.
Many of our patients combine the body lift with other procedures such as a breast lift and breast augmentation
to enhance their appearance. Another advantage of combining procedures
is that there will be only one recovery period and there is a cost
savings for anesthesia and operating room fees.
What Are The Indications For A Body Lift?
The procedure is performed to remove the excess skin or fatty tissue
that exists on the body as a result of age or extreme weight loss such
as after gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding (LAP-BAND) or dieting.
Am I A Candidate?
You can be a good candidate if you have excess or sagging abdominal, thigh, buttock or arm skin.
What Can I Expect From A Body Lift Procedure?
The steps of the body lift procedure differ depending on the needs
of the patient.Generally the abdomen is addressed first with the tummy tuck or panniculectomy procedure. tummy tuck
involves an incision around the belly button and another incision on
the lower abdomen. Your entire abdominal wall is tightened with
permanent sutures, and the excess skin and fat is removed. The
procedure continues with the rest of the body parts, and often involves
liposuction on the thighs. Body lift surgery can take between 3 to 6
hours.
What Are The Advantages?
The body lift procedure is often an integral part of the treatment
plan for bariatric surgery patients or patients who have lost large
amounts of weight. The advantage of having the surgery is the removal
of large quantities of unsightly, hanging skin, which camouflage the
desirable results of the weight loss.
How Long Does The Procedure Take?
3-6 hours
How Many Treatments Are Required?
Generally one
How Long Will The Results Last?
The results are long lasting, usually for many years.
Will I Have Pain?
As anesthesia is used, there is no pain during the procedure. A
certain degree of swelling and bruising is normal. Discomfort is
usually easily controlled with medications prescribed by your plastic
surgeon.
When Can I Go Back To Work Or School?
Most patients are able to return to work within 7-21 days.
Who Will Perform My Treatment?
Treatments are performed by fully licensed and highly skilled
plastic surgeons in our state of the art fully accredited outpatient
surgical centers for ultimate safety and comfort.
What Are My Alternatives?
What Does It Cost?
The cost for this procedure may vary from patient to patient
depending on various factors.
Call 1-800-506-8084 for more details.
Will My Insurance Cover?
If body lift is performed for treatment of a medical condition such
as post-gastric bypass surgery with excessive hanging skin or after
significant weight loss, insurance may cover the procedure. Pre-authorization by the insurance company is required prior to surgery. (insurance coverage)
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