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Understanding Body Lift Surgery
Significant weight loss, pregnancy, and aging are the primary causes for skin to stretch and lose its elasticity, leaving behind droopy, excess skin and residual fat. The different forms of body lift options create the ability for patients, along with Dr. Malek, to develop a highly customizable strategy for combating stubborn fat deposits and excess skin and contour the body to create a tighter, slimmer figure.
At The Centre for Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Malek offers several types of body lift procedures, each tailored to the individual’s anatomy and goals.
Body Lift Procedure Details
Dr. Malek will choose the best option for anesthesia, however intravenous sedation and general anesthesia are generally administered. A combination of fat transfer or liposuction may also be used in order for better body contouring with any of these procedures.
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On-site Operations
We strive to create a calm, serene, and private environment designed to help you feel relaxed and at ease. We are able to conduct many cosmetic procedures in our center, including liposuction, fat transfer, blepharoplasty, and breast lift surgery. We offer the latest in medical technology to ensure the safest, most accurate and beautiful results you can receive.
Learn MoreTypes of Body Lift Procedures
There are several types of body lift procedures, each designed to target different areas of the body. Whether you are struggling with excess skin after significant weight loss, pregnancy, or the natural aging process, Dr. Malek can recommend the approach that best suits your needs.
Lower Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy, Circumferential Body Lift)
Essentially a 360-degree tummy tuck, a lower body lift is a procedure in which the incision extends in a complete circle around the patient’s waist. Targeting skin and fat from both above and below the incision, this method is most efficient on patients who suffer from excess skin and fat from these targeted regions: lower back, flanks, upper thighs, buttocks, and hips. This procedure is less invasive and less comprehensive than a total body lift.
Mid Body Lift (Torsoplasty)
In essence a lower body lift, with the addition of abdominal muscle repair (tummy tuck). This is most often recommended for people who suffer from strained abdominal muscles from pregnancy or weight loss.
Upper Body Lift
Combinations are best based on an individual’s needs, but an upper body lift may include a combination of an arm lift and a breast lift. This is best for people who have had significant weight loss or pregnancy and now have excess skin and fatty tissue in these regions.
Total Body Lift (Full Body Lift)
Total body lift is a surgery that is best for people who have lost skin elasticity in most areas of the body. The most invasive form of body lifts, this procedure is basically a combination of all above mentioned methods and is the most comprehensive. It removes excess skin and fatty tissue found in the arms, breasts, abdomen, hips, upper thighs, buttocks, flanks, and mid and lower back regions. The surgery may be broken up into different sessions because of the complexity of the procedure.
Our Credentialed Team of Experts
Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Abdollah Malek, our experienced team combines advanced training with a compassionate, patient-first approach. From surgery to skincare, we’re proud to offer personalized care in a discreet, supportive environment where your comfort and confidence come first.
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Brea Malek
Director of Marketing + Certified Surgical Technologist + Medical Assistant + Director of Sterile Processing
Recovery from Body Lift Surgery
Recovery time depends greatly on the extent of the procedure(s) performed. Specific instructions will be given that will include medication directions, how to dress and re-bandage surgical sites, safe level of activity, compression garment instructions, and follow up visits. A full recovery may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for lower body lifts and longer for total body lifts. Strenuous activities should be avoided for a few months. Patients can typically return to a job that is not physically demanding in 4 to 6 weeks.
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Schedule an appointment with The Centre for Cosmetic Surgery to discuss your cosmetic needs. We will help you to develop a customized cosmetic plan to give you the results that you desire.
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Meet Dr. Abdollah Malek
Dr. Abdollah Malek believes the art of cosmetic surgery is in listening to his patients. He builds each treatment plan on a solid foundation of communication between doctor and patient and spends a considerable amount of time getting to know the people he treats — taking their goals into account and offering the best options to meet those goals. At our state-of-the-art Centre for Cosmetic Surgery, you are not just a patient; You are our guest.
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