Body Lift Body Contouring Procedure

    PHOENIX, AZ, August 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A body lift is a body contouring procedure that targets lose skin and excess fat on the mid and lower sections of your body. Less one procedure and more a combination of procedures such as thigh lift and tummy tuck, a body lift is particularly effective at body contouring after weight loss and can help you tone, tighten, and firm those areas most impacted by significant weight fluctuations.

Areas Treated by a Body Lift

The areas focused on with a body lift include:

- Thighs
- Groin
- Buttock
- Abdomen
- Lower back

A body lift is not simply a fat removal procedure. Fat removal can be accomplished through liposuction. A body lift may include liposuction, but also includes the removal of excess skin and a firming of remaining skin to provide a more attractive physique. In addition, unlike liposuction, a body lift can smooth your skin, eliminating skin dimples and cellulite.This makes a body lift a good solution for people with poor skin elasticity who will not benefit from liposuction alone.

Body Lift Candidates

The best candidates for a body lift are those who have lost substantial weight following bariatric surgery or pregnancy. If you have significant skin laxity in and around the mid and lower portions of your body, you may be an ideal candidate for this procedure.

Good candidates for a body lift should be:

- In generally good health
- Close to their goal weight
- Nonsmokers
- Prepared for a surgical procedure
- Prepared for a lengthy recovery period
- Prepared to closely follow their plastic surgeon's postoperative advice

You should also have realistic expectations. A body lift is a major surgical procedure that includes several incisions. These incisions will leave scars and, while scars will fade, they may always be somewhat visible. Your plastic surgeon will do everything possible to hide incisions in the natural folds of your skin, but the appearance of scars will need to be a consideration prior to this procedure.

A body lift is not suitable for weight loss. It can tighten and tone your frame, but cannot remove substantial amounts of fat. You must be within reach of your ideal weight before you undergo this procedure to help ensure the most appealing results.

The best way to determine if a body lift is right for you is through an in-depth conversation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. A body lift is one of the most invasive body contouring procedures available and is often avoided when possible. A board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to assess your frame and, based on your desires, help you determine if a body lift or another body contouring procedure will best help you reach your aesthetic goals.

If you live in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, or surrounding areas of Arizona and would like to learn more about the body lift procedure, please visit the website of board-certified plastic surgeon Bryan W. Gawley, MD, Plastic Surgery for additional information at www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com.

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