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Lower Body Lift Information
Procedure Time: 4 – 5 hours
Recovery Time: 2-3 weeks or more
Duration: removal of excess skin
Cost: from £4,000
Anaesthesia: anaesthesia
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Lower body lift is an which large of skin and fat from the stomach, hips, thighs, and back. This operation is mainly for men or women who have lost large amounts of weight and are left with saggy and skin around the stomach, buttock, thighs, and hips. A lower body lift will usually take around 4 – 5 hours. The nature of this operation means that the surgeon has to make long cuts and, inevitably, long scars will result from them. shaped segments of skin, and fat from under the skin, are removed from the buttock and thigh areas. The skin and tissue are lifted to a tighter and effect. The length of the scar will depend on how much excess skin you have; scars may stretch across the upper buttock, outer and inner thighs. Recovery takes two to three weeks or longer. Private costs for a lower body lift procedure can start from around £4,000.
Lower Body Lift Information FAQs
The lower body lift is part of a general area in cosmetic surgery called body contouring, and is an operation which large of skin and fat from the stomach, hips, thighs, and back. This is an operation mainly for men or women who have lost large amounts of weight and are left with saggy and skin around the stomach, buttock, thighs, and hips.
The first body lifting operations began in Brazil and France in the 1960s and 1970s.
, , , and were performed using the techniques which were available at that time. a "tummy tuck" has become a by many surgeons today, problems with inconsistent results, body shapes, poor and other complications caused surgeons to be very cautious when recommending patients for some form of a body lift.
From the late 1980s, a better of skin and fat structure, and how the body changes as we age, have enabled surgeons to their operations so that they are more successful all round.
In recent years these have to gain in popularity, with the need for post-weight loss surgeries. According to statistics from the American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 7,797 lower body lifts were performed in 2019 in the US, this an of 27.9% on 2018 and a rise of 36.3% when compared to 2015.
No official are yet available for the UK, but there are a few who are starting to offer this procedure.
If you're considering a lower body lift, the following information will give you a basic of the . It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the . Please ask a surgeon about anything you don't understand.
Your first with a surgeon should clearly set out your and whether the can give you the results you desire.
Careful discussions regarding the for wanting a lower body lift and your suitability for this type of surgery are very important at this stage. Make sure that you obtain as much information as is necessary to enable you to make a fully choice and make sure you receive satisfactory answers to all your questions.
It may be that alone, or a or plus some liposuction, will the results that you desire. As there is the possibility of a of available, you must communicate fully your and expectations with your doctor in your first .
A medical history should also be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t have this operation. You would normally be asked to sign a form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with a lower body lift.
Photographs may also be taken by the as a "before and after" at a later date.
The may also wish to write to your G.P. giving details of the operation so that if there are any problems associated with in the short or long-term, your doctor is aware of the procedure and can help you to recover.
lower body (www.theaestheticbox.co.uk) lifts are usually under a general anaesthetic.
Please take into account that a general more potential risks than a local anaesthetic – this should be clearly by the before you make any about the anaesthetic.
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If you make a decision to go ahead with a lower body lift, the actual procedure may take place in an surgical clinic, but most and patients prefer a hospital where you can .
A lower body lift will usually take around 4 – 5 hours, on the extent of work required, and whether any other such as liposuction are involved.
The nature of this operation means that the surgeon has to make long cuts and, inevitably, long scars will result from them. The length of the scar will depend on how much excess skin you have.
Depending on the surgeon, and the extent of the body lift procedure, scars may stretch across the upper buttock, outer and inner thighs. Wherever possible, these are positioned so that a bikini line can hide them.
Crescent shaped of skin, and fat from under the skin, are removed from the buttock and thigh areas. The skin and tissue are lifted to achieve a and smoother effect.
Although the operation is often combined with liposuction, it is aimed mainly at the tightening of skin and deep tissue.
This procedure is also often with a "tummy tuck".
After a lower body lift, will be applied, and temporary tubes may be put in to drain excess fluid from the area of . Firm elastic bandages are then to the area.
Depending on the extent of the procedure, you may be to go home after a stay in hospital for 1 or 2 days.
Lower body lift recovery generally takes two to three weeks or longer and it will be about six weeks before you can go back to vigorous .
There is quite a high level of pain and during the healing process, but this can usually be controlled with .
Bruising after the surgery is very visible, and swelling is severe and can take up to three or four months to . You may also experience of the skin around the buttocks and thighs and it may take several months for the sensation to return.
Like all surgical procedures, there is always a of complications and, although rare, these can include infection, a to the anaesthetic, blood or fluid collection underneath the skin, nerve damage, blood clots, and an irregular or a "lop-sided" of the and thighs after the .
Occasionally, the lymph gland system in the groin is during surgery. If this should happen, severe swelling will probably occur for several weeks as the lymphatic channels regrow again and the lymph fluid begins to flow. This is an uncommon problem, but it requires some and understanding if it does occur.
The surgery does a permanent scar. Your scars may actually appear to worsen during the first three to six months as they heal, but this is normal. Expect it to take nine months to a year before your scars flatten out and lighten in colour. While they'll never disappear completely, they can usually be hidden by .
Very scar formation, however, can occur where the scars broaden and thicken.
It may take you weeks or months to feel like your old self again. If you have this procedure when you are fit, from this surgery will be much faster than if you are out of shape when you have the operation.
It is very important that you follow the advice of your carefully after a lower body lift.
Post-surgery advice may include:
There are few absolute reasons why you should not a lower body lift as long as you are in good general health and have of this treatment.
If you have had phlebitis ( blood vessels) in either of your legs, you may not be a for lift surgery.
If you have healing problems with any past treatments or if you are prone to keloid (red, angry, raised) scars, your surgeon may not a body lift or may advise you that scars could be very and raised.
A lower body lift is not an alternative to losing weight. In fact, many surgeons will suggest an to surgery for patients who are more than 15 percent over their ideal body weight.
Also, if you are considering losing weight, you should wait until after your target weight is reached before having this . Otherwise, you may need another operation to remove the excess skin after you have lost the weight. Thus, your first would have been a complete waste of money!
Only fully and should perform a lower operation.
This is not a performed in the U.K., so you may find it difficult to find someone who in this .
For more information about training, qualifications and relevant medical please view the information within the section of the Consulting Room.
It is highly unlikely that anyone considering a lower body lift would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health Service.
However certain regions do make cases, and we would always recommend that you visit your General before upon a cosmetic procedure .
As well as their advice and they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS Hospital for a .
The NHS has set out the following on how to get cosmetic through the NHS:
"To qualify for surgery on the NHS you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to correct, or improve, congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.
NHS reconstructive surgery is performed by plastic surgeons who have had extensive training and belong to the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Surgeons who carry out cosmetic surgery through the NHS also belong to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
To receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, you will normally need a referral from your GP. You will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an assessment by a psychiatrist, or psychologist. It will then be decided whether there is enough social, psychological, or physical benefit to be gained to justify surgery."
Private prices for a lower body lift can start from around £4,000.
The ideal candidate for a lower body lift procedure is an individual who has saggy skin throughout the stomach, thigh, hip and area. This may be the result of normal ageing, of many pregnancies, or of huge weight loss. Areas affected by this skin could include the stomach, back, thighs and . and ("tummy tuck") can be performed a lower body lift to improve the overall result.
You should be aware that a lower bodylift could affect a huge area of your body. As well as the time, the long scars are a major drawback. However, in the hands of a surgeon, the results from this operation can the of droopy and sagging thighs.
It is very important for you to describe exactly how you see your body looking after the lift with an surgeon who can both and buttock implants. They should be able to assess you and recommend the most appropriate procedure, or combination of procedures, for you.
How long the effects of this operation will last is to predict, and depend upon you keeping your weight at a consistent level. If you do gain lots of weight, your skin will following the procedure and undo all the surgeon’s good work. Your surgeon will discuss how long he expects the results to stay looking smoother and firmer based on their own experience and the experience of their colleagues.
Results vary enormously upon both the and the skill of the individual surgeon, so outcomes for cosmetic surgery procedures will always be more variable than those for less invasive treatments.
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