Body Lift / Circumferential Lipectomy

 

Also known as a circumferential abdominoplasty or belt lipectomy, this procedure basically does everything that an extended abdominoplasty does only with the removal of any excess skin on the lower back and elevation of the buttocks. The width of the belt of the tissue to be excised depends on the amount of fat and extra skin you have.

The reason people seek this procedure is often due to having a large area of sagging skin from massive weight loss. This procedure is commonly performed after bariatic surgery, or after a dietary weight loss because of morbid obesity. Morbid obesity causes excessive stretching of the skin around the trunk, lateral thighs, lower back, buttocks, hips and flanks. A body lift, or circumferential lipectomy, can perfectly recontour the trunk and remove any excess skin at the same time.

This may vary from surgeon to surgeon. It usually involves making a circumcision at or below your waist, removing excess skin, and closing the incision with tension to create a tighter skin. The scar is usually hidden where you wear your underwear (your bikini line or just above the pubic hair area) and will extend to your hip bone and around, again dependant on your individual procedure and preferences. Make sure you discuss all these details with your surgeon so you know exactly what to expect.

Q. Why have a body lift / circumferential lipectomy?

A. It is usually considered for massive weight loss patients. It is an ideal procedure for those with excessive, sagging skin that will not budge no matter how much exercise or strength training you do. You should only undergo a body lift once you have reached or have almost reached your ideal weight to avoid having to deal with even more excess skin once you have.

Q. How does a body lift differ from liposuction?

A. Liposuction removes small areas of fat. It does not remove skin, which is what the body lift is able to do. Liposuction can be performed in conjunction with a body lift to create better shape, tone and contour. Your surgeon will be able to recommend what procedures are right for you.

Q. How long does the procedure last?

A. It depends on what procedures are included in the body lift and what your individual circumstance is. Depending on how much skin is to be removed, and whether or not liposuction is included, etc., it can take anywhere from between three to seven hours.

Q. What is the recovery time and when can I go back to my regular activities?

A. A body lift, or circumferential lipectomy, is major surgery and will require quite a lengthy recovery period. Most people may start doing light physical activities at around two weeks, but it is suggested you will need between four and six weeks before you can resume your normal routine and this is with restrictions. It can take up to six weeks to three months before the swelling fully resides and you are recommended not to resume exercising until at least six to eight weeks. You are likely to have bruising for at least a few weeks. Each person is different and it is all dependent on how you feel and your doctor’s suggestions. You should definitely ensure you have assistance in place for the first two weeks as moving will be difficult and often painful. It is recommended you take at least two to three weeks off work.

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Men and Plastic Surgery – Which procedures and non-surgical treatments are most popular? June 13, 2018 - With Men’s Health Week from 11 – 17 June 2018 we thought it was appropriate to check out men and beauty – which male plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical treatments are popular. Beauty is no longer just a domain for women – more and more men are seeing the benefits of looking after themselves and getting a tweak here and there. We had a chat to Dr Jeremy Hunt, one of Australia’s most in demand plastic surgeons, about what men want when it comes to treatments and procedures. There are several reasons why there’s been a massive increase in the number of men undergoing plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments; these include: To look good – men aren’t the only ones who want to like what they’re looking at in the mirror, especially the younger generation where treatments and procedures are offered in every clinic and their girlfriends are likely having them; To be competitive in the job market – whilst it may not be fair, it has been proven that those who present well are going to have a better chance of getting a job than someone who doesn’t; Bodybuilders – having a sculpted, well defined body is definitely part […]
Body Contouring with Surgery – Removing Excess Skin May 30, 2018 - Australians are getting fatter. Approximately one third of us are obese which amounts to approximately 5.2 million Australians. As more of us become dangerously overweight, more Australians than ever are opting for surgery to help them lose it. Whether it’s lap band, gastric sleeve or just through sheer hard work, many do manage to lose the weight but that’s only half the battle. Patients often find themselves even more depressed than they were before they lost the weight because of the huge amounts of excess, sagging skin that leaves them feeling like a deflated balloon. They can also experience a whole new set of medical problems and emotional issues if this goes unmanaged. Dr Matthew Peters, Director of Plastic Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and co-owner of Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane counts his body contouring procedures as some of the most rewarding and was happy to chat with us about why removing excess skin is such an important final step in the weight loss journey. The Excess Skin Issues When skin is stretched to the point of no return it won’t bounce back once the fat underneath it disappears. It will simply droop down, often giving […]
Jo’s Body Lift Patient Story with Dr Mark Hanikeri – Excess Skin Reduction after losing 50kg October 20, 2016 - For most of us, the idea of a 7 hour marathon on the operating table is a little (lot!) scary, this is Jo’s Body lift Patient story. However, in the hands of the right surgeon, and when you combine several different procedures to be performed in one go, it can absolutely be the best way to go. Jo, was brave enough to share her story with us. She had a circumferential body lift, brachioplasty, thigh lift, abdominoplasty and liposuction all in the one procedure. Jo is a 53 year old nurse whose story starts when she had a gastric sleeve in 2014 and lost 50kgs. Because of the massive weightloss Jo had heaps of excess skin. She says, “I had empty skin that exercise just didn’t get rid of. My arms bothered me the most – they were big and floppy. Also, my inner thighs were drooping down to my knees.” Making the Right Decision Jo says she initially tossed up going overseas for her surgery but never got around to organising it. One of the girls at her work had had surgery with Dr Mark Hanikeri, Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon based in Subiaco, WA, and so Jo decided […]
Body Lift - what's the Medicare story? Questions About Body Lift Surgery – Interview with Dr Tim Papadopoulos, Sydney NSW July 4, 2016 - Trish: I’m here today with Dr. Tim from Cosmetic Culture, and they’re based in Penrith, Pyrmont and Lane Cove, in Sydney. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us today today. Dr. Tim: Thank you for having me. Trish: We’re going to talk about body lift. It’s one of the procedure I’m passionate about. Can you tell us a little bit about the body lift. What actually is the body lift procedure? Dr. Tim: In a nutshell, the body lift is really just taking out a tyre, if you like, of tissue, which is skin fat around the body. You can either take a tyre that’s very low on the body so that you’re lifting up more of the buttock or you can take a tyre a little bit higher up that’s giving you a better waistline. It’s really taking a tyre of tissue right off the body and then re-opposing the two edges of the skin and tissues. Trish: Like the tree rim. Dr. Tim: Yeah, it’s like a tree rim. Speaker 1: Who is this procedure good for? Who is the best candidate for it? Dr. Tim: It’s typically aimed for patients who have […]

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