Body Lift Keller, TX | Dr. Candis Lovelace, MD, FACS

Understanding Body Lift Surgery

Body lift is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from multiple body areas, including the abdomen, flanks, and back. The procedure tightens underlying muscles and creates more defined body contours for patients who have experienced significant weight loss or skin laxity.

Procedure Overview

Also known as body-contouring surgery, this comprehensive approach addresses multiple areas of the body. Dr. Lovelace removes excess skin and fatty tissue while tightening abdominal muscles and repositioning the belly button for enhanced aesthetic results.

Ideal Candidates for Body Lift

Optimal candidates for body lift surgery include:

• Individuals in good physical health
• Patients within their ideal weight range
• Those with significant skin laxity after weight loss
• Patients at least one year post-bariatric surgery

Surgical Procedure Details

Body lift surgery typically involves:

• General anesthesia administration
• Strategic incision placement
• Removal of excess skin and fat
• Muscle wall tightening
• Precise wound closure

Recovery and Expectations

Recovery from body lift surgery involves:

• Approximately 1-2 weeks for light duty work
• Compression garment wear for 8 weeks
• Gradual return to strenuous activities
• Scar improvement over 3-24 months

Potential Risks and Considerations

Patients should be aware of potential surgical risks, including bleeding, infection, scarring, and potential need for revision procedures. A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Lovelace will provide personalized risk assessment.

Surgical Variations

Body lift procedures can be customized, including circumferential lower body lift and 360-degree abdominoplasty, tailored to individual patient needs and aesthetic goals.

For more information about Body Lift in Keller, TX, submit an enquiry to Dr. Candis Lovelace, MD, FACS.