Body Lift
Remove the extra skin and see the body you were meant to have after dramatic weight loss
After significant weight loss with Ozempic or gastric bypass surgery, one is often left with excess skin on the lower body. The inner and outer thighs may exhibit redundant skin and tissue that causes discomfort and detracts from the beneficial aspects of weight loss.
To truly appreciate your new body and realize the benefits of weight loss, you may need to undergo a body contouring procedure specifically designed to remove excess, hanging skin and tighten and tone, such as a thigh lift or arm lift.
Who Should Undergo a Body Lift?
Candidates for these procedures should meet the following criteria:
- Close to stable, ideal body weight for at least 6 months
- Exhibit excess skin around thighs, hips, buttocks or arms
- Limited fat deposits in these areas
- In good overall health
Dr. Branman’s Little Rock Body Lift Procedure
A thigh lift reshapes the contour of the inner and/or outer thighs by removing excess skin and in some cases, removing a limited amount of fat with liposuction. A lower body lift may include skin removal and tightening on the thighs, but also on the buttocks and hips. In some cases, a tummy tuck should be performed as well.
Incisions are made in natural body folds, in areas that allow surgery scars to remain concealed. Dr. Branman lifts, tightens, and removes skin in a concentric pattern around the body and legs. The remaining skin is draped over the body with a smoother, more taut appearance. Sutures are placed to maintain the new form and close the incisions.
“I was embarrassed and vulnerable about my body and from the moment I stepped into the clinic, I felt comfortable. Everyone treated me with kindness and respect, and I never felt ashamed. The whole procedure from scheduling to post-op care was well-organized and I felt like all my answers were answered in a timely manner.”
Learn more about skin removal and body lift surgery with Dr. Branman on KATV’s Good Morning Arkansas
Recovery After Body Lift Surgery
After a thigh lift or lower body lift, some bruising and swelling should be expected. Compression garments are provided and worn to control swelling and ensure a smoother result. Drains may also be placed to evacuate fluids that accumulate during recovery. Patients should be able to return to their normal routine after 4-5 weeks.
Body lift surgery, and all cosmetic surgery procedures, are performed by Little Rock cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman at Arkansas Surgical Hospital.
- Key Benefits
- Glossary
- Removes excess skin and fat for improved body contours
- Makes physical activity easier and more enjoyable without excess skin in the way
- Reveals muscles that may be hidden beneath loose skin, contributing to a more toned appearance
- Anesthesia: A medically induced state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness, used during surgery to prevent pain.
- Body Contouring: A surgical procedure aimed at reshaping the body by removing excess skin and fat, often performed after significant weight loss.
- Cellulite: Dimpled skin caused by fat deposits that push through connective tissue, commonly found on thighs and buttocks. A body lift may improve the appearance of cellulite.
- Compression Garments: Special clothing worn after surgery to reduce swelling, support healing, and enhance results by helping the skin adhere to the new contours.
- Excess Skin: Skin that remains loose after significant weight loss or pregnancy, which a body lift is designed to remove or tighten.
- Incision: A surgical cut made to access underlying tissues during a body lift procedure. Incisions are typically placed in less noticeable areas.
- Lipoplasty (Liposuction): A cosmetic procedure often performed alongside a body lift to remove localized fat deposits for a more sculpted appearance.
- Lower Body Lift: A surgical procedure focusing on tightening and removing excess skin around the thighs, hips, and buttocks.
- Muscle Laxity: The loosening or weakening of muscles, often seen after weight loss, that a body lift can address by tightening the muscle layer.
- Postoperative Recovery: The period after surgery where patients heal from the procedure, requiring rest, follow-up care, and sometimes restricted activities.
- Scarring: Marks left on the skin where incisions heal after surgery. Surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize and hide scars.
- Sutures: Stitches used to close the skin after surgery, promoting proper healing and reducing scarring.
- Thigh Lift: A specific part of the body lift that focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the thighs to improve contour.
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): A cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tighten the underlying muscles. Often part of a body lift procedure.
- Upper Body Lift: A procedure focusing on removing excess skin and fat from areas such as the arms, chest, and upper back after weight loss.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about your options for body lifting surgery, we are here to help. Dr. Branman has been helping Little Rock body contouring patients since 1998 meet their cosmetic goals, and he would be happy for you to come in for a consultation. Contact us to schedule a consultation with award-winning cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rhys Branman at our cosmetic surgery center in Little Rock, AR.
