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MALE BODY LIFT
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Losing a large amount of weight should be an exciting and positive experience, but it doesn’t always feel that way if you’re stuck with large amounts of excess skin afterward. Our board-certified cosmetic surgeons understand that the end goal for many weight-loss patients is to be rid of the sagging, hanging skin that obscures their newly shaped contours. With a body lift, our team can help add the finishing touches to your new slimmer body, providing you with well-toned and natural-looking contours that complement your healthy new lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
A male body lift is a comprehensive procedure that addresses excess tissue and fat in men who have lost extreme amounts of weight, especially those who have undergone bariatric or gastric bypass surgery. For these men, exercise cannot eliminate the stretched skin that has lost its elasticity. We customize each body lift procedure to the patient and their unique needs to tighten the abdomen, buttocks, back, and thighs, revealing the masculine frame underneath.
New Look New Life is a boutique cosmetic surgery practice in the heart of bustling New York City. Our team is dedicated to providing safe, handsome, and natural-looking aesthetic results that highlight your incredible weight-loss transformation. Dr. Claudia Kim personalizes your body lift to your unique anatomy and practices one-on-one care throughout your body contouring process. From your pre-op consultation to your post-op appointments, you will always have direct access to your surgeon.
Body lift surgery is performed on men to:
Eliminate sagging or hanging skin resulting from massive weight loss
Reduce remaining pockets of stubborn fat
Tighten and sculpt a masculine physique to highlight your weight loss
Prevent skin chafing and irritation within heavy skin folds
Expand wardrobe opportunities and fit better in tailored clothing
Increase your overall confidence
Massive weight loss is an amazing accomplishment that should be rewarded with a healthier life and a more confident outlook. For many men, the excess skin that remains after weight loss restricts movement, complicates comfortable dressing, and prevents complete enjoyment of their new lifestyle.
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.
Your upper body lift will likely include a combination of the following:
Gynecomastia Surgery: Removes excess skin and enlarged breast tissue from the chest to restore a flat, masculine pectoral contour.
Male Arm Lift: Trims excess skin and fat from the upper arms (brachioplasty) so you can wear short sleeves comfortably.
Back Lift: Addresses excess skin folds across the upper and mid-back area.
Your lower body lift will likely include a combination of the following:
Male Tummy Tuck: Addresses the abdomen by trimming excess skin, removing fat pockets, and tightening separated abdominal muscles for a firmer core.
Male Thigh Lift: Removes hanging skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs.
Male Liposuction: Removes stubborn fat deposits across the lower body and flanks (love handles).
Buttock Lift / Male BBL: A buttock 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 restore proportion to a deflated backside.
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 firm, athletic 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.
While Liposuction is the gold standard for permanently removing stubborn pockets of fat, it is not designed to tighten the overlying skin. If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, removing fat can sometimes leave the treated area looking slightly loose or deflated. By pairing your liposuction with a Renuvion® treatment, Dr. Claudia Kim can actively shrink and tighten the skin from the inside out using advanced radiofrequency and helium plasma energy. This dynamic combination ensures your newly sculpted contours look incredibly smooth, firm, and natural.
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 highly important to rest during your recovery and not push yourself too soon to prevent complications. 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, so you will feel no pain during the surgery itself. Because body lift surgery is extensive, you will experience soreness and discomfort 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 your recovery.
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 uses advanced techniques to make these incisions as hidden and concealable as possible (such as placing them low on the waistline so they are hidden by underwear or swim trunks). All scars fade with time and can be significantly lessened with scar-fading treatments.
Because a body lift is highly personalized to your needs and anatomy, the cost of your surgery varies significantly. Our expert team at New Look New Life will provide you with an accurate, transparent cost estimate once your customized surgical plan has been determined. This price will include all the combined techniques, anesthesia, facility and operating room fees, required garments, and follow-up visits. You can learn more by visiting our Pricing page.
Body lift surgery is an invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, it is strictly required to quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake, and temporarily stop blood-thinning medication (such as NSAIDs, aspirin, and ibuprofen) to ensure optimal healing. Also, patients undergoing body lifts after weight loss must have reached and maintained a stable weight.
Because body lift surgery requires downtime, you must arrange for help during your recovery. This includes scheduling time off work, 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.
Body lifts yield drastic skin reduction results that are designed to be permanent. 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!
Yes! We believe that putting the finishing touches on your massive weight loss journey should be an accessible reality. 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 to learn how you can break your comprehensive transformation down into manageable monthly payments.
Absolutely. If your goal goes beyond simply removing excess skin and you want to achieve a highly athletic, chiseled appearance, Dr. Claudia Kim can incorporate advanced sculpting techniques. Adding Abdominal Etching can highlight your abdominal muscles to create a "six-pack" effect, while Pec Implants can restore masculine volume to a chest that has deflated from weight loss. Be sure to discuss all your aesthetic goals during your consultation!
If you have maintained your goal weight and are ready to finally shed the excess skin hiding your hard-earned results, we are ready to help. You can easily Book Now directly through our website, or call our New York concierge team at (212)-830-6830 to secure your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim.