Body Lift

WHAT IS BODY LIFT SURGERY?
Body lift surgery is a cosmetic surgery operation specially performed for people with excess skin, fat and other tissues after excessive weight loss. It is an operation that can be applied to the upper, middle, lower body or the full body, depending on the body type of the patient.
 

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BODY LIFT SURGERY?

• Those who have recently lost more than 40% of their body weight.

• Those who are suitable for surgery with general anesthesia.

• Those who are disturbed by the skin layers accumulating around the abdomen.

• People who can maintain their regular exercise and nutrition habits after body lift operation. 

• Those who do not plan to become pregnant after body lift operation. 

 

​ PRE-BODY LIFT PROCEDURES

• Do not eat or drink anything in the period specified by your doctor.

• Stop smoking two months before the operation.

• Do not take Aspirin, Ibuprofen and some vitamins for a while (two weeks to one month) before the surgery as they may cause bleeding during the surgery.

• Avoid stimulants, green tea, and alcohol.

 

HOW IS THE BODY LIFT SURGERY PERFORMED?

1. Since body lift surgery is performed individually, the duration of the operation varies. Depending on the application area, its duration is between 2-8 hours.

2. The doctor determines and marks the areas to be treated before the body lift surgery.  

3. Body lift operation is performed under general anesthesia.

4. The doctor can take the skin or tissue towards the condition of the tissues with an incision or remove excess fat from the area with liposuction.

5. In both methods, the aim is to provide a tighter and taut skin appearance.

6. After the excess tissue and fat are removed from the determined areas, the doctor will suture the muscles to hold tighter.

7. After this step of the body lift surgery, bandaging is applied on the incisions, special clothes are put on the patient and a drain is placed when necessary.

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AFTER-BODY LIFT PROCEDURES

• Returning to life activities in body lift operation takes approximately two weeks to two months.

• The time spent in the hospital after the body lift operation is 2-3 days. After this period, rest a lot in the few days spent at home. 

• Follow the instructions recommended by your doctor.

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet rich in protein and vitamins.

• Take the medications your doctor recommends regularly.

• Do not smoke for at least 2 months after the operation.

• Keep away from intense sunlight and high heat for at least one week after the operation.

• Do not scratch the areas where fat is removed and injected during the operation. 

• Avoid heavy sports and compelling movements for 1 month after the operation.