Treatments
Body Lift
After significant weight loss, excess saggy skin can remain around the body.
A body lift is a procedure that removes this excess skin and can tighten tissue around the tummy, back, flanks, lateral thighs and buttocks. A body lift improves contour, and can have a significant impact on body confidence and self esteem.
The scar runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip like a tummy tuck, but then continues around the back (like a belt), and is usually low enough to be hidden when wearing underwear. There is an additional scar around the tummy button, and sometimes a vertical scar up the centre of the tummy. For people who have excess fat around the flanks, and back it can be combined with liposuction.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
The team will welcome you to the clinic and get you settled and relaxed. You will meet the consultant anaesthetist who will discuss this aspect of the procedure with you. We will go through the operation and discuss the process and sign the consent form. Photographs will be taken before heading to theatre.
Mr West will mark the planned incisions and the tissue to be removed. Excess skin and is removed and the tummy button is sutured to its new location. The skin is closed with hidden dissolvable sutures. Dressings will be placed over the scars and a post surgical compression garment is put on.
Following surgery we will ensure all aftercare is explained and follow up appointments are arranged before letting you leave.
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At a glance
Treatment Time
5+ hours
Treatment Anaesthesia
General Anaesthesia
Treatment Downtime
3-4 Weeks
Treatment
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a body lift?
If you have lost large amounts of weight but have lots of sagging tissue around your waist (front, sides and back), then a body lift can help tighten all this. Excess skin just at the front might be better treated with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
What are the follow up or aftercare procedures?
Wounds are checked 7 – 10 days after surgery and scar massage begins after 2 weeks. Further review appointment is usually made 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Will I have drains?
Drains are usually used and will be removed after a few days.
When can I start playing sports again?
Light activity is ok after 2 weeks. Vigorous exercise should be avoided for at least 4 – 6 weeks.
When can I shower?
You can shower the day after surgery. Dressings are shower proof and should be dabbed dry.
Price
From £ £14,500
Testimonials
What our patients say...
“His honest professional advice provided with a warm and friendly manner put me at ease. Nearly 7 weeks after surgery and WOW I feel fantastic. The facelift is just amazing. Thank you so much” Face lift – PS
Face lift – PS
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Chris Wray, Blow Media
“My face lift is just amazing. I feel very happy and more confident”
Facelift – JR
“From the first consultation to the actual day of surgery I was put at ease. I wasn’t looking for perfection just improvement but I can honestly say it has exceeded my expectations. The results are perfect and the aftercare is second to none” Lower blepharoplasty – EO
Lower blepharoplasty – EO
“My consultation was very informative and put me at ease. Mr West has done an amazing job on my face. Lots of lovely comments on how fresh faced I’m looking. My scars are almost invisible. 10 years younger but I don’t look like I’ve had surgery.”
Facelift – RW
“Had a great experience at Coppergate Clinic. Mr West carried out upper blepharoplasty and I am really happy with the results” Upper blepharoplasty – KB
Upper blepharoplasty – KB
“Professional, friendly and thorough. Thankyou Mr West for my upper blepharoplasty. I highly recommend” Upper blepharoplasty – JA
Upper blepharoplasty – JA
“The team were absolutely amazing. My facelift, well what can I say, immediate amazing results. I highly recommend” Facelift – KR
Facelift – KR
“I had a great experience with Mr West. I love the results” Facelift – BR
Facelift – BR
“Mr West was wonderful! Very professional and kind. I’m looking great, it was worth it!” Face lift – DP
Face lift – DP
“I recently has a procedure at Coppergate Clinic with Mr Chris West and cant fault any part. From my first consultation I was put at ease. Fantastic, I would highly recommend” Breast augmentation – RD
Breast augmentation – RD
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Scott Baker, Blow Media
“I had the best experience from start to finish, highly recomeended. I will definitely come back to see Mr West” Face and neck lift – GH
Face and neck lift – GH
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