A body lift is a comprehensive procedure that addresses excess tissue and fat in patients who have lost extreme amounts of weight, especially those who have undergone bariatric or gastric bypass surgery. For these men and women, exercise cannot eliminate the skin that has lost its elasticity. We customize each body lift procedure to the patient and their unique needs for the abdomen, buttocks, back, and thighs.

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Body lift surgery is performed on women and men to: • Eliminate sagging or hanging skin resulting from weight loss • Reduce remaining pockets of stubborn fat • Tighten and sculpt body contours to highlight your weight loss • Expand wardrobe opportunities • Increase your self-confidence

Massive weight loss is an amazing accomplishment that should be rewarded with a healthier life and a more confident outlook. For many, the excess skin that remains after weight loss restricts movement, complicates comfortable dressing, and prevents complete enjoyment of the weight loss. Dr. Claudia Kim recommends that patients maintain their weight loss for a minimum of six months to a year before choosing a body lift. At New Look New Life, we pride ourselves on tailoring the safest and most effective cosmetic treatments to each individual patient. We often recommend that patients undergo body lift procedures in two or more stages so anesthesia risks are reduced and the recovery is more manageable.

A body lift is a comprehensive body contouring surgery that combines many surgical techniques. Because of this, Dr. Claudia Kim often suggests staggering your surgical procedure, with a lower body lift being performed separately from an upper body lift.

Your lower body lift will likely include a combination of the following: • Tummy Tuck:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/tummy-tuck) Addresses the abdomen by trimming excess skin, removing fat pockets, and tightening abdominal muscles. • Thigh Lift:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/thigh-lift) Removes excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs. • Liposuction:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/liposuction) Removes stubborn fat deposits across the lower body. • Butt Lift / BBL:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/bbl) A butt lift removes excess skin around the buttocks and lower back, while a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) reshapes the buttocks by grafting fat taken from elsewhere on your body to create a fuller, shapelier backside.

Your upper body lift will likely include a combination of the following: • Breast Lift:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/breast-lift) Tightens breast skin and tissue to raise sagging breasts. This surgery also repositions and resizes the areolas. • Arm Lift:(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/arm-lift) Trims excess skin and fat from the upper arms (brachioplasty). • Back Lift: Addresses excess skin folds in the back area.

Dr. Claudia Kim will skillfully make as few incisions as possible, removing excess fat and skin as is suitable for your body. Her dedication to natural contouring and appropriate size reduction will give you the slender, tighter appearance you desire. A total body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure performed in a hospital setting. Patients who undergo a full, single-stage body lift will spend a few days recovering in the hospital prior to returning home to rest. For patients who choose to stage their body lift procedures, an overnight stay is often not required.

Body lift recovery requires one to two weeks of downtime if done in stages. A total body lift requires a significant amount of additional rest and recovery time. You will be provided with a specific recovery plan that takes all of your surgical techniques into account. It is important to rest during your recovery and not push yourself too soon. Failure to follow this could result in a prolonged healing period. Dr. Claudia Kim provides all of her patients with her cell phone number so that she can be reached easily at any time during your recovery.

Body lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and you will feel no pain during the surgery itself. Because body lift surgery is extensive, it is expected to develop discomfort and soreness in the days and weeks following your procedure. The extent of this will depend on whether you staggered your procedures or had the surgeries performed simultaneously. Dr. Claudia Kim will prescribe appropriate pain medication to ease any discomfort.

Your body lift requires incisions; therefore, the surgery will result in scars. The placement and extent of this scarring will depend on the types of surgical techniques being performed and the amount of skin removed. Dr. Claudia Kim does everything she can to make these incisions as hidden and concealable as possible (such as placing them along natural body creases or below the bikini line). All scars fade with time and can be lessened with scar-fading treatments.

Because a body lift is highly personalized to your needs, the cost of your surgery varies significantly. Our expert team at New Look New Life will provide you with an accurate cost estimate once your customized surgical plan has been determined. This price will include all the techniques combined as well as anesthesia, facility and operating room fees, required garments, and follow-up visits. You can learn more by visiting our Pricing page.(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/pricing)

Whether performed as a total procedure or staged in sections, body lift results are immediate and significant! As with most cosmetic procedures, your enhanced, tighter body will continue to improve as residual swelling goes down throughout the healing process.

Body lift surgery is an invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, it is important to quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake, and temporarily stop blood-thinning medication (such as NSAIDs, aspirin, and ibuprofen). Also, patients undergoing body lifts after weight loss must have reached and maintained a stable weight. Because body lift surgery requires downtime, it helps to arrange for help during your recovery. This includes scheduling time off work, arranging for childcare, stocking up on healthy meals, and setting up a comfortable recovery zone at home.

Body lift surgery is very safe when performed by an experienced, board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Claudia Kim. However, all surgeries carry some risk. These risks may include adverse reactions to anesthesia, blood clots, infection, or bleeding. Proper adherence to recovery guidelines is crucial to prevent wound separation.

During your initial consultation, we listen to your body goals and present you with a range of cosmetic procedures that might be right for you. If you do not require a full body lift, we will give you a thorough understanding of your options, which might include standalone Liposuction,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/liposuction) Tummy Tuck,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/tummy-tuck) Thigh Lift,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/thigh-lift) Arm Lift,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/arm-lift) Breast Reduction,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/breast-reduction) Facelift,(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/facelift) or Neck Lift (https://www.newlooknewlife.com/neck-lift)surgery.

Body lifts yield drastic skin reduction results that are long-lasting. As the body naturally ages, some skin elasticity will eventually be lost. However, maintaining a consistent weight through a healthy diet and exercise regimen will preserve your stunning body lift results indefinitely. Please note that future pregnancies can negate the quality of your results, so it is recommended to wait on this surgery until you are finished having children.

Yes! We believe that completing your weight loss journey and feeling at home in your new body should be accessible. New Look New Life offers flexible medical financing options through trusted partners like CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi. Check out our Pricing & Financing information (https://www.newlooknewlife.com/pricing)to learn how you can break your comprehensive transformation down into manageable monthly payments.

Absolutely. Many of the procedures included in a lower or upper body lift are identical to those performed during a Mommy Makeover.(https://www.newlooknewlife.com/mommy-makeover) Whether your excess skin is the result of extreme weight loss, multiple pregnancies, or both, Dr. Claudia Kim will perfectly tailor a combination of breast and body procedures to restore your pre-baby, pre-weight-gain figure.

If you have maintained a stable weight and are ready to finally shed the excess skin hiding your results, we are ready to help! You can easily Book Now (https://www.newlooknewlife.com/book-now)directly through our website, or you can call our New York concierge team at (212)-830-6830 to secure your consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim.