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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 130
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call: (858) 452-1981 Text: (858) 203-2944
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
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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Body lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia in our 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 are 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.
You’ve already accomplished losing weight. What’s next? Shedding your loose, excess skin. Our affordable payment plans make paying for your well-deserved body lift easy! Your procedure can start at just $298 per month over 60 months with average credit and a down payment of $7,000. Do you have above-average credit, or are you 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 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!
Not sure how to get the look you want? Tell us about your goals, and we’ll show you the possibilities.
Try Our Treatment PlannerThe body lift can be one of the more uncomfortable procedures and probably requires a substantial amount of recovery time. Usually, one to three days of care in the hospital or skilled nursing care facility is indicated.
Please request your free consultation online or call La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, San Diego, at (858) 452-1981 for more information on our cosmetic surgery procedures, including body lift plastic surgery.
Last reviewed by a La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Editor on July 8th, 2025. Meet Our Medical Editors
Since 1988, more than 36,000 patients have had safe, successful procedures at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
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