What is Body Lift Surgery?
Body Lift Surgery is another way of describing the procedures that are involved when removing excess skin for men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight. It is also sometimes called Body Contouring Surgery or Surgery after Massive Weight Loss.
Many people who lose weight, and in particular those who lose massive amounts of weight, end up with loose skin folds that cannot be resolved through exercise alone. As Dr. Kumar often says, “Gym Doesn’t Cure Skin”.
These skin folds may affect your posture and your ability to fit into tighter clothing, cause skin chafing, and lead patients to feel less satisfied with the results of their weight loss after bariatric surgery or other weight reduction efforts.
The final step in many patients weight loss journey is to see a Plastic Surgeon to reduce or remove unwanted skin folds, redundant skin, and mal-distributed fatty tissue in areas of the body such as the waist, abdomen/torso, upper torso, back, breasts, face, neck, upper arms, and thighs.
Key procedures for Body Lift (Body Contouring) surgery include:
- Abdominoplasty/Extended abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)
- Belt lipectomy (Circumferential body lift)
- Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
- Thigh Lift
- Breast Reduction (with or without fat grafting)
Dr. Kumar is one of a limited number of plastic surgeons in Sydney who has a special interest in surgery after massive weight loss. Surgery on patients following massive weight loss has its own set of unique circumstances and requirements, and Dr. Kumar and his team are dedicated to working with you and aim to deliver optimal results in the safest manner possible.
Guide to Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss (Body Lift Surgery).
This complete guide to Body Lift Surgery covers everything you need to know about this procedure, including:
- Body Lift surgery explained
- How to assess if you are a good candidate
- The surgical procedures available
- Answers to our most frequently asked questions
- Before and After Gallery
Download Our Body Lift (Body Contouring after Weight Loss Surgery) Guide
Am I a Good Candidate for Body Lift Surgery?
You may be a good candidate for body lift surgery in Sydney if you have one or more of the following:
- You are considering removing sagging or loosely hanging skin that may be symptomatic
- You have uncomfortable folds of redundant skin
- You have realistic expectations about what Body Lift and Body Contouring Surgery can achieve
- You understand that you will have scars in the treated areas
- You have reached your desired weight goal and have been the same weight for the last 6 months
- You suffer from recurring skin infections such as chafing or intertrigo
- You suffer from unpleasant body odour due to moisture trapped in the excess skin
- You have concerns about intimacy
What are the Benefits of Body Lift (Body Contouring) Surgery in Sydney?
- Removal of unwanted, excess skin
- An improvement in body contour
- Restoration to a physique without excessive, extra, non-physiological rolls of skin
- Freedom of movement and the ability to return to daily physical activities or exercises
- Reduction in symptoms such as sweating and infections that can occur within excessive folds of skin
Are you ready to book in with Dr Kumar?
Body lift (Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss) Costs
After your initial consultation with Dr. Kumar, you will be given a detailed itemised quote specific to the procedures that you would like to have. This will include Dr. Kumar’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the hospital fees.
We will also provide information on our in-house Body Lift payment plans.
Can private health insurance be used?
Because of the number and complexity of the surgeries involved, a complete Body Lift can be costly. If you are privately insured, then you may be able to use this for all or a portion of the components of your body lift surgery in Sydney. Your operating theatre and hospital costs, including the postoperative stay, may then be covered if you have the appropriate level of cover. Medicare and your private insurance may also contribute to Dr. Kumar’s fees. You can call your health fund and see if you are covered using the MBS codes that will be included in your quote.
Some body lift patients have also been able to access their accumulated superannuation funds in order to assist with their operations. Our team will be able to provide you with some guidance on this and the steps required to check for eligibility. As with any large financial decision, we strongly recommend that you consult an independent financial adviser before proceeding to ensure that it is the correct decision for you.
Recovery from Body Lift (Body Contouring Surgery)
The length of your recovery period will depend on your specific procedures and individual factors such as health and lifestyle. The general rule, however, is that you should allow 4-6 weeks for recovery following your body lift surgery in Sydney.
You will be required to wear a garment that aids in the control of swelling and wound healing for 6 weeks following the procedure.
Most people are back at work around 14 days post-surgery if they don’t require a lot of manual labour. Driving can usually commence after seven days; however, Dr. Kumar will discuss this with you depending on your individual circumstances and procedures.
Scar maturation often takes up to 12 months or longer.
Maintaining your Body Lift Results
Good results depend on a collaborative approach and a healthy lifestyle. Please keep in mind that your results from Body Lift Surgery in Sydney may be impacted by fluctuations in your weight, early excessive activity, skin health, or Body Mass Index (BMI). No two patients are the same, and surgery results will vary from patient to patient. It is important to work together with Dr. Kumar to ensure you get the most out of your surgery and results.
Remember:
- Every patient is unique.
- Surgery results will vary from patient to patient and change with time.
- Skin may be stretched and become loose again if your weight fluctuates after your Skin Reduction procedures.
- To maximise the longevity of your Skin Reduction Surgery results, it is important to maintain a healthy, nutritious lifestyle.
