Body Lift
A body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from multiple areas — typically the abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs — often after massive weight loss.
Definition
A body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from multiple areas — typically the abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs — often after massive weight loss.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Body lifts (also called belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift) are most commonly performed on patients who have lost 100+ pounds through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise and are left with significant hanging skin causing hygiene issues, rashes, and mobility limitations. A lower body lift addresses the circumference of the torso with a 360-degree incision, lifting and tightening the abdomen, lateral thighs, buttocks, and lower back in one procedure. An upper body lift addresses the upper back, arms, and breast area. These are among the most extensive plastic surgery procedures, taking 5-8 hours, and are often staged across multiple surgeries for safety. Recovery involves 3-4 weeks off work and 6-8 weeks before full activity. Due to medical necessity (skin infections, ulceration, functional impairment), insurance may cover body lift after documented weight loss maintenance of 12-18 months. Costs range from $10,000-$30,000+ depending on the extent.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about body lift — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Am I a candidate for a body lift?
- 2Does insurance cover body lift after weight loss?
- 3How long is body lift recovery?
- 4Is a body lift done all at once?
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Front Desk answers questions about body lift options, discusses insurance coverage criteria for post-bariatric patients, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
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Common questions about body lift.
A body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from multiple areas — typically the abdomen, back, buttocks, and thighs — often after massive weight loss. Body lifts (also called belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift) are most commonly performed on patients who have lost 100+ pounds through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise and are left with significant hanging skin causing hygiene issues, rashes, and mobility limitations. A lower body lift addresses the circumference of the torso with a 360-degree incision, lifting and tightening the abdomen, lateral thighs, buttocks, and lower back in one procedure.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about body lift options, discusses insurance coverage criteria for post-bariatric patients, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about body lift options, discusses insurance coverage criteria for post-bariatric patients, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about body lift options, discusses insurance coverage criteria for post-bariatric patients, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
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