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Body Lift in San Diego

Looking to restore your appearance after significant weight loss?

You may be a candidate in San Diego for a body lift if you have excess body skin (frequently due to significant weight loss or post gastric bypass surgery). At La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the intended result of a body lift is a smoother, flatter abdomen and buttock tightening, diminishing of thigh cellulite and removal of back rolls or excess back skin.

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The Body Lift Procedure

Body lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia either within the hospital or in an outpatient surgery center. Although the surgical sequence varies depending on the needs of each patient, we will usually treat the belly first, by removing the excess skin from the belly button down to the pubic area.

The abdominal wall muscle, which is deep under the skin and fat of the belly, is then tightened. The fat and skin above the belly button is then stretched down to the pubic area and sutured in place. A new opening is made to allow the belly button to be brought through, to its correct position.

Next, the patient is turned to the side and the excess skin and fat from the side to the mid back is removed. This part of the operation reduces and lifts the outer thighs. As the skin and fat are removed from the back, the back rolls are reduced and the buttocks are lifted.

How Much Does a Body Lift Cost? 

You’ve already accomplished losing weight. What’s next? Shedding your loose, excess skin. Our affordable payment plans make it easy to pay for your well-deserved body lift! Your procedure can start at just $298 per month over 60 months with average credit and a down payment of $7,000. Got above-average credit, or able to make a larger initial payment? Awesome! You’ll save even more!  

A body lift procedure is highly customized, which means your final pricing can vary. But we encourage you to head over to our pricing page for full details, including fee ranges. 

Know what else we’ve made more convenient for you? You can apply for financing online or in person with us during your consultation. Let’s get started so you can fully complete your weight loss journey and achieve your dream physique!  

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Recovery from Body Lift

The body lift can be one of the more uncomfortable procedures, and probably requires a substantial amount of recovery time. One to three days care in the hospital or skilled nursing care facility is usually indicated.

Please request your free consultation online or call La Jolla Cosmetic, San Diego, at (858) 452-1981 for more information on our cosmetic surgery procedures, including body lift plastic surgery.

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