Body Lifts

Over time, gravity gets the best of all of us. Skin that becomes droopy and unattractive can be enhanced through a series of lifts. Lifts can be utilized on most areas of the body from head to toe. Arm, thigh and face are the most common areas while buttocks lifts are growing in popularity. Lifts are also beneficial for massive weight loss or gastric reduction surgery patients who are looking to remove the excess skin that often develops. Liposuction can be used in place of an arm lift in special instances where there is excess fat but the skin remains tight. If the skin is loose, however, the only method for correction is the arm lift. The drawback to the lift procedure is the noticeable scarring. Scarring, therefore, is the trade-off. Many people find that they prefer the scarring over the excess tissue and also find that the scarring can fade over time.

Types of Lifts:

• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
• Buttock Lift (Gluteal Lift)
• Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
• Mid-Body Lift
• Neck Lift (Button-hole Neck Lift)
• Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)
• Vulvoplasty (Removal of excessive vulva tissue)

	Lift Procedure Recovery :
	ACTIVITY: Normal activity can be resumed within 7 - 10 days. No lifting should be performed for the first 3 - 5 days and no heavy lifting for 6 weeks. SWELLING: Swelling is typical. Some mild to moderate discomfort over the first few days. Medication will be prescribed as needed.

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