Just for Men Body Lift Procedures

Many of us strive to achieve a well-toned body with smooth contours. But even when we follow a healthy diet and exercise regime, this goal is sometimes unattainable. This can be especially true for individuals with loose, sagging skin and uneven contours of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and/or upper arms caused by age, pregnancy or significant weight fluctuations.

A surgical body lift can help those seeking a firmer, more youthful body contour. The body lift, also referred to as belt lipectomy, removes excess sagging fat and skin and improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue. Specifically, the body lift improves the abdominal area, either locally or extending around the sides and into the area of the lower back; buttocks which appear low, flat or unevenly shaped; sagging in the groin which may extend into the inner thigh; and the inner, outer and/or posterior thigh or circumferentially. Cellulite can be improved as well.

Those interested in a surgical body lift should be in good physical health and have realistic expectations. Patient with good skin elasticity and excess fat deposits only may be better treated with liposuction alone. In some cases, liposuction and body lift techniques may be combined.

The body lift treats the buttocks, abdomen, waist, hips and thighs. General anesthesia or intravenous sedation may be used. A circumferential incision is made around the body and then an apron of excess skin and fat are removed and the tissues are repositioned and tightened. Sutures are used deep within the underlying tissues to help maintain the new shape. The incisions are then closed with sutures, skin adhesives, or tapes.

Patients will see immediate results following their body lift procedure, however it can takes as much as one to two years before final results are fully achieved. Swelling and bruising can be expected. Any discomfort or pain that patients experience can be relieved with medication. Patients will need to wear a support garment for several weeks after their procedure to minimize swelling and to support the new body contours. Drainage tubes may be inserted at the incision sites to collect excess blood and fluid and these may remain in place for up to two weeks. Normal activities can usually be resumed within four to six weeks, though exercise and strenuous activities should not be resumed for at least six to eight weeks.