Overview
If you have undergone major weight loss, you know that one of the most bothersome, unpleasant side effects is the leftover, loose, and sagging skin on the lower body. Fortunately, there is a solution with a belt lipectomy, or lower body lift. With body lift surgery, you can enjoy the smoother, tighter figure that you lost the weight for in the first place. It involves Riverside, CA board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Childers, surgically eliminating all that excess skin, leaving you with the toned appearance you worked so hard for. The lift targets the stomach, hips, thighs, and/or buttocks.
Sagging skin after weight loss originates from skin losing its elasticity. Gaining weight makes the skin stretch, forcing it to tap into all the elasticity it has; essentially, the skin becomes “overextended.” When the weight is gone, that stretched out skin has no other recourse but to hang there. Sometimes, this is so unattractive that it leads to the person feeling as if he or she would have been better off heavy. After a lower body lift, a patient can enjoy his or her weight loss and realize it was well worth it.
How is Body Lift Surgery Performed?
Using general anesthesia to help you stay comfortable, Dr. Childers performs a body lift in Riverside, CA as an outpatient procedure at Riverside Plastic Surgery. This lower body lift procedure may be combined with treatments like an arm lift or breast lift surgery to enhance overall body contouring results. A low, carefully placed incision allows for effective excess skin removal surgery from the stomach, hips, and thighs while helping conceal scarring within the panty line. An additional incision is made to reshape the belly button before sutures are completed, supporting a smoother outcome with skin tightening surgery.
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I was born with a deviated septum and because of this, it is near impossible for me to breathe out of my nose. Well, as of today, that is no longer the case! I have been to three different ENT Doctors, all of whom did not want to operate to help me breathe saying my nose was "really messed up". After an initial nose surgery 3 years ago with a doubting surgeon that surgery could work, nothing changed. Then finally coming to see Dr. Childers, he seemed confident that he could help, and he did! Thank you Dr. Childers for your willingness to try and give me a functioning nose! An outstanding surgeon!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Bad is the Scarring?
While this procedure produces great results, scarring is inevitable. However, every effort is made to create clean incisions and leave a thin scar line. These incisions are also created low to follow the natural bikini line and keep them hidden if a bathing suit is worn. The scars will continue to heal and fade over time. Most patients feel their sleeker, tighter body outweighs the scarring.
Is This Surgery Painful?
Because of the extent of this procedure, patients may feel discomfort during the recovery process. For this reason, patients are required to stay in the hospital for a couple of days to be monitored and will be prescribed pain medication to help minimize pain and discomfort.
Will Insurance Apply?
Yes, insurance may cover some portion of a body lift procedure. For massive weight loss patients, there may be chronic skin infections or other issues caused by obesity. This varies by patient condition, insurance policy and procedure. Patient benefits will be discussed during the pre-op meeting with one of our billing and insurance coordinators.
Best Time for Surgery?
Individuals contemplating a lower body lift will need to be at or near their goal weight. If they anticipate losing a significant amount of weight, this needs to happen first. Once the weight has been lost, a physical will be required to ensure the body has stabilized enough to endure surgery.