Seattle Body Lift



Considering a Body Lift? You’ll need to look for safety and experience

There are several reasons why someone might want to consider body lift surgery in Seattle. It is commonly performed on people who have lost an extensive amount of weight because it helps improve the tone and shape of the body, and removes excess skin that remains after significant weight loss. This procedure can also help you get rid of leftover fat that has been unaffected by diet and exercise.

Body lifting isn’t just for weight loss patients: women who have had children are also good candidates for this procedure, as the abdomen is one of the areas targeted by this body contouring procedure. Finally, some body lift patients have never been overweight, but simply have excess skin due to the natural aging process. Patients can regain a more youthful body appearance through this procedure.

  • Removal of Excess Skin: This procedure effectively removes large amounts of loose, hanging skin that can be a physical and emotional burden.
  • Improved Body Contours: A body lift can significantly enhance the overall shape and contours of the body, especially after massive weight loss.
  • Reduced Skin Irritation: Excess skin can lead to chafing, rashes, and infections. A body lift can alleviate these issues by removing the skin folds where such problems commonly occur.
  • Better Fit of Clothing: Clothes often fit better and are more flattering after a body lift, as the body’s profile becomes smoother and more proportionate.
  • Enhanced Physical Comfort: Removing excess skin and fat can increase comfort and mobility, making it easier to engage in physical activities.
  • Customizable: A body lift can be tailored to address specific areas of concern, whether it’s the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or other areas affected by excess skin.
  • Improvement in Posture: With the removal of excess weight from the abdomen and other areas, some patients may find an improvement in their posture and relief from associated back pain.
  • Abdominoplasty: Also known as a tummy tuck, a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen. Often a component of a lower body lift.
  • Anesthesia: Medications used to prevent pain during surgery. In body lift procedures, this can include local, twilight, or general anesthesia.
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): A surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, typically from the underarm area to the elbow. This procedure is often sought by individuals who have experienced significant weight loss or sagging skin due to aging, resulting in ‘bat wings’. An arm lift is designed to result in tighter, more toned upper arm contours.
  • Belt Lipectomy: Another term for a lower body lift, it involves an incision that runs around the entire waistline, resembling a belt.
  • Body Contouring: A term for procedures that alter the shape of different areas of the body, including body lifts, liposuction, and tummy tucks.
  • Brachioplasty: Also known as an arm lift, a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms. Sometimes performed as part of an upper body lift.
  • Circumferential Body Lift: A comprehensive body lift procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the entire circumference of the torso, often after significant weight loss.
  • Compression Garment: Special clothing worn after a body lift to reduce swelling, support the healing tissues, and help contour the body.
  • Drainage Tubes: Tubes placed at the surgical site to drain excess fluid and reduce swelling after a body lift.
  • Excess Skin: Skin that has become stretched and does not shrink back after significant weight loss or due to aging. Its removal is a primary goal of body lift surgery.
  • Incision: The surgical cuts made during a body lift. The length and pattern of these incisions depend on the amount and location of excess skin to be removed.
  • Lower Body Lift: A surgical procedure that targets the abdomen, buttocks, lower back, and thighs to remove excess skin and fat and improve body contours.
  • Massive Weight Loss: A significant reduction in body weight, often achieved through bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes. After massive weight loss, individuals may have excess, sagging skin and residual fat deposits that do not respond to exercise or diet, making them potential candidates for body lift procedures. These procedures help to remove excess skin and improve body contours.
  • Mastopexy: A breast lift, which raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, often included in an upper body lift.
  • Recovery Period: The time required for healing and recuperation after a body lift, which involves rest and following post-operative care instructions.
  • Seroma: A complication where fluid accumulates under the skin after surgery. It’s a risk after extensive procedures like a body lift.
  • Skin Elasticity: The ability of the skin to return to its original shape after being stretched. Reduced skin elasticity is a common reason for seeking body lift surgery.
  • Thigh Lift: A procedure that reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and, in some cases, fat, resulting in smoother skin and more proportionate contours.
  • Upper Body Lift: A surgical procedure that targets the breasts, chest, and upper back to remove excess skin and fat and improve contours. It often includes procedures like a mastopexy and brachioplasty.
  • Weight Stability: The importance of maintaining a stable weight before undergoing a body lift, as significant weight fluctuations can affect the results.
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How We Ensure Your Safety During Your Body Lift Procedure

Because body lift surgery is typically quite extensive, it’s critical that patients choose a doctor who operates in a facility with hospital-level safety measures in place. Our private operating suite is accredited by the Washington State Department of Health (WADOH).

Customizing Your Body Lift in Seattle

As each person’s history and body are very different, body lift patients need an experienced surgeon to assess their needs and tailor a plan just for them. At Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery, Seattle cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sobel offers customized surgical plans to help improve the body where skin elasticity has been lost. Results not only contour the body, but they can also revitalize a patient’s self-confidence.

Your body lift journey will begin with a consultation and personalized surgical planning. Dr. Sobel and your patient concierge will listen to your goals to make sure this is the right procedure for you. Your surgery can be tailored to your needs with the addition of the following lifting procedures: buttocks lift, thigh lift, abdominoplasty, arm lift, breast lift, and more. We typically combine liposuction and fat grafting, as in a “brazillian butt-lift,” with lower body lifts for optimum results. This variation is especially common with our body-builder clients. We will also consider your unique risk factors and create a plan that minimizes your surgical risk.

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Dr. Sobel has performed thousands of cosmetic procedures.

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The Body Lift Procedure

Body lift procedures are performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Sobel will make strategic incisions to access the fatty layers under the skin for small volume liposuction. Once the fat is safely removed, excess skin will be removed and incisions will be closed, resulting in firmer skin. Each area of the body in your plan will be completed in one surgical session. Initial recovery requires that compression bandages be worn. The extent of your recovery is directly related to how comprehensive your surgical plan is. The results will be complete and noticeable 6 months after surgery.

To learn more about body lift in Seattle, we encourage you to contact Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery for a free consultation. We look forward to helping you reach your aesthetic goals.

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