Body Lift (Excess Skin Removal For Body Shaping)

· Those in Mexicali who need body shaping treatment.
· Those with excess skin and underlying fat on the body.
· Those with poor tissue elasticity.
· Those who wish to tone and achieve a shaped body appearance.
· Those who wish to remove excess fat and tighten the skin.

Body lift, also called body plastic surgery is a procedure performed to improve body shape and tone by treating excess skin, cellulite, and sagging fatty tissue.

The procedure is suitable for the ones who have achieved significant weight loss (100 pounds or more) due to bariatric surgery or through balanced diet and exercise with large amounts of loose skins remaining around the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts, buttocks and face as the skin can sag and lose elasticity under the condition when they have been stretched and fail to shrink for a long period to time.

Body Lift is a combination of several different surgical procedures to remove extra skin after significant weight loss. The procedure is often separated into two major parts: an upper body lift, and a lower body lift.

An upper body lift often includes arm lift, back lift, and breast lift for women; a lower body lift includes butt lift, thigh lift, tummy tuck, panniculectomy, and monsplaty.

A full-body lift combines the upper and lower body lift surgeries and is usually performed several months apart to give patients time to have an appropriate recovery period in between.

· You may be required to provide medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments you have undergone
· General health and pre-existing health conditions or risk factors will be evaluated
· Detailed measurements of the body will be performed
· No smoking for at least 2 weeks prior to the treatment
· Healthy diet must be maintained prior to and after the treatment

1. Consultation and examination of body condition
2. Application of intravenous sedation or general anesthesia
3. Incisions will be made
4. Excess skin and fats will be removed (Liposuction may be used)
5. Reparation and shaping of underlying tissues
6. Incisions will be closed with sutures
7. A tube will be placed temporary during recovery

<Advantages>
· Removes excess fats and skin on the body
· Contours the body and gives a good appearance
· Safe and effective procedure

<Limitations>
· Recovery time can be lengthy, depending on the condition

· Instructions given by the surgeon should be strictly followed
· Follow-ups may be needed to ensure results and the recovery
· Medications will be given to ease the pain and aid recovery
· Incisions should be monitored and dressings should be changed regularly
· Major swelling will be dissipated within 12 weeks after the surgery

· The ones who are still in the midst of weight loss
· The ones who are still planning to become pregnant
· The ones who have significant health issues related to obesity
· The ones with weight fluctuations

Q1: Where will the incisions be for the procedure?
A1: The incisions will be based on the areas to be treated. A circumferential lift would have incisions around the abdomen, hips, and back.

Q2: Is there any side effect?
A2: There are a few possible side effects which include swelling, changes in the skin sensation, scarring, and recurrent looseness of the skin, depending on how patients take care of the after results.

Q3: How long can the results last?
A3: The procedure has a long-lasting effect as long as patients do not significantly gain or lose weight. The normal aging process may slightly affect the results as well.

Q4: Why do I have to avoid alcohol consumption after the treatment?
A4: Alcohol could interact with pain medication to cause complications such as fluid retention.

Q5: How would smoking affect the recovery process?
A5: Nicotine contained in smoke can slow down healing when it reacts with blood in the body.

[Clinic Name] Hospital de la Familia
[Location] Mexicali, Mexico
[Nearest Stations / Attractions] The hospital is about 17 mins drive from Mexicali International Airport and 10 mins drive from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali
[Clinic Opening Time] Daily (24 hrs)