Body Lift
Comprehensive contouring
For patients ready for significant, lasting transformation
A body lift addresses multiple areas of excess skin and laxity — typically the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks — in a single or staged procedure. It is most commonly performed following significant weight loss. At Surgical Suites of Beverly Hills, body lift surgery is performed in a fully equipped private OR with an experienced team prepared for longer, complex contouring procedures.
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What is a body lift?
A lower body lift (belt lipectomy) removes excess skin and fat circumferentially around the lower torso — tightening the abdomen, outer thighs, and buttocks in one procedure. An upper body lift addresses the back, flanks, and bra-line area. Staging (performing procedures separately) is sometimes recommended based on the patient's health and the extent of correction needed. All procedures are performed under general anesthesia with extended OR time.
- Removal of large volumes of excess skin following weight loss
- Comprehensive contouring of the abdomen, flanks, back, and buttocks
- Dramatically improved body silhouette
- Elimination of skin rashes and hygiene issues from skin folds
- Improvement in mobility and comfort in some patients
- Long-lasting results with weight maintenance
- Can be staged for patient safety when extensive correction is needed
- Performed in a private, surgical suite
- Adults who have achieved significant weight loss and maintained it for at least 6–12 months
- Patients with large amounts of excess, hanging skin around the torso
- Those who have completed bariatric surgery and are nutritionally stable
- Individuals in good overall health able to tolerate an extended surgical procedure
- Non-smokers, or those who have stopped well in advance of surgery
- Patients with realistic expectations about scarring and recovery
- Those with adequate support at home during a longer recovery period
- Adults who have received a detailed consultation and surgical clearance
Your day from start to finish
Four straightforward steps from consultation to recovery
Schedule your consultation
Meet with your surgeon and discuss your goals
Pre-operative preparation
We guide you through testing and instructions
Day of surgery
Arrive early, settle in, and let our team handle the rest
Recovery and follow-up
Rest in our dedicated recovery space before heading home
Why surgical suites of Beverly hills
We don't just provide operating rooms. We provide a complete surgical experience backed by accreditation, skilled staff, and a commitment to your safety that runs through every hour you're with us.
Accredited facility with proven standards
Experienced team focused on your care
Transparent pricing and insurance coordination
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FAQs
Common questions about this service and what to expect.
Post-operative follow-up is coordinated through your surgeon's office. Given the extent of this procedure, close follow-up is an important part of your recovery plan.
Some insurance plans cover body lift following medically supervised weight loss when skin-related medical issues are documented. Your surgeon can assist in preparing documentation for coverage review.
Body lift at our facility is performed under general anesthesia, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist throughout the procedure.
Yes — thigh lift, arm lift, and breast procedures are commonly combined or staged alongside body lift as part of a comprehensive post-weight-loss surgery plan.
Most surgeons recommend being within 10–15% of your goal weight and maintaining it for at least 6–12 months before surgery. Significant weight fluctuation after body lift can compromise results.
Yes — body lift surgery involves extensive incisions. Scars are placed low and circumferentially to be hidden by undergarments. They fade over 12–24 months but are permanent. The improvement in body shape typically far outweighs scarring concerns for most patients.
This depends on the extent of correction and the patient's overall health. Some patients benefit from staging the procedures to minimize surgical time and reduce risk. Your surgeon will recommend the safest and most effective approach at your consultation.
Recovery from a lower body lift is typically 3–6 weeks for most activity restrictions. This is one of the more demanding recoveries in cosmetic surgery — adequate planning and home support are essential. Full activity resumes gradually over 6–8 weeks.
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