Lower Body Lift Surgery in Toronto

Lower Body Lift Surgery in Toronto

Are you struggling with loose skin, excess fat, or a loss of muscle tone? Are you not feeling confident with your postpartum body? The Toronto Plastic Surgeons are here to help. A lower body lift is a surgical procedure that can be tailored to your needs. This procedure helps tighten abdominal muscles, remove excess skin or fat, and help you achieve a more sculpted silhouette.

Dr. Bell and the team at Toronto Plastic Surgeons are attentive and professional. We’re here to help you build a treatment plan for your lower body lift surgery that aligns with your desired results and combats your pesky concerns. Dr. Bell has over 35 years of experience with lower body lift surgeries and is here to help you enhance your aesthetic appearance and deliver confident-boosting results.

What Is a Lower Body Lift?

A lower body lift surgery is a surgical procedure designed to treat excess skin and fat in the lower body. The treatment targets pesky imperfections men and women the lower abdomen part, buttocks, or hips and flanks. This procedure can be tailored to the patient’s needs, helping them achieve a leaner abdominal region and a more desirable physical appearance.

Who Is a Body Lift Candidate?

If you can answer “Yes” to the questions below, you may be an excellent candidate for a lower body lift.

• I have excess skin after weight loss
• My body is experiencing postpartum changes
• I have sagging skin or a loss of muscle tone in my lower body
• My skin has lost some elasticity
• My clothes don’t fit the way they used to
• I want to achieve a more sculpted appearance
• I want to remove excess skin around the waistline

While no specific traits dictate candidacy, proper physical health and realistic expectations can make the recovery process more seamless. We invite all those interested in this procedure to reach out to Toronto Plastic Surgeons for a consultation.

Your Lower Body Lift Consultation with Dr. Bell

If you’re interested in a lower body lift surgery, the first step you need to take is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Bell. During the consultation, Dr. Bell will answer any questions or concerns about the procedure. He’ll discuss your treatment plan and the recovery process for the procedure.

All body lift procedures are performed within the comfort of the modern Toronto Plastic Surgeon suites. The surgery is entirely personalized and specifically designed by our expert team to match your desired results.

How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

The cost of the lower body lift surgery procedure varies according to several factors. However, pricing for a complete lower body lift typically starts at $8,999.

How to Prepare for Lower Body Lift

Before your lower body lift surgery, there are a few things you’ll need to avoid to ensure a successful surgery. Dr. Bell will advise that you follow certain preparations in the weeks leading up to your procedure date:

• Smoking should be discontinued two weeks leading up to the procedure and two weeks after. Those who continue to smoke will have a longer recovery period and a greater likelihood of complications.
• Two weeks before your procedure, patients must cease taking Aspirin or any medication that contains Aspirin.
• Six hours prior to surgery, patients must stop consuming any food or drink. Small sips of water are permitted, however.
• Avoid sun damage two weeks before surgery. This can be achieved by wearing sunscreen.

How is Lower Body Lift Surgery Performed?

Before your surgery, the area of planned excision and lift is marked out. Then, local anesthetic or IV sedation is administered to ensure that the procedure is completely painless. General anesthesia might be used if the patient is combining the lower body lift with liposuction or another procedure.

During the procedure, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons will make a hidden incision above the groin and pubic hair so that any scarring will not be visible following the procedure. Then, the physicians will lift the abdominal skin and trim unwanted tissue before eventually pulling the skin up and suturing the incision.

Dr. Bell and the team at Toronto Plastic Surgeons use state-of-the-art equipment and technologies during the procedure. With our expertise, you can feel confident you’ll have minimal scarring and achieve next-level results.

How Long Does it Take to Perform a Lower Body Lift?

The Toronto Plastic Surgeons can perform the procedure in approximately 2 – 3 hours. Before they are driven home, patients will receive post-operative instructions from their doctors.

Benefits of a Lower Body Lift

Confidence Boost

A lower body lift helps tighten weak abdominal muscles and eliminate loose skin. After the procedure, you’ll notice your clothes fit better and you have a leaner, more sculpted appearance.

Flatter Stomach

This is a body contouring procedure that will help you achieve a more sculpted appearance. Eliminating excess fat and skin can help you get one step closer to the body of your dreams.

Increased Comfort

Excess skin and fat at the waistline can be an uncomfortable affair. However, by improving the tone and shape of the waistline, a lower body lift procedure can increase comfort and mobility.

Long-Lasting Results

A lower body lift surgery is a surgical procedure that delivers long-lasting results. With proper recovery, regular exercise, and a healthy diet, you can maintain the results for years to come.

Body Lift Risks

There is a small chance of potential complications with a body lift surgery. However, significant complications are uncommon. Some risks include:

• Infections: Even though infections are rare, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons take every precaution to ensure the procedure is a smooth, seamless experience.
• Adverse Anesthesia Effects: In some cases, the anesthesia used in the surgery can harm the patient. For this reason, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons carefully review the medical history of every patient who walks through their doors.
• Unexpected Scarring: The surgeons take special care to conceal the scar within the pubic hair region. However, the procedure may result in ruptures along an incision. In such cases, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons offer complimentary scar-fading treatments to correct any unexpected scarring.
• Asymmetry: Some patients may experience unmatched proportions immediately following the surgery. However, these proportions generally correct themselves after the swelling subsides.

Will I Have Scars After a Lower Body Lift?

A lower body lift procedure does involve small incisions above the groin and pubic hair area. Dr Bell and the Toronto Plastic Surgery team strive to make the scarring as minimal and unnoticeable as possible. If there is unexpected scarring after the procedure, we offer complimentary scar-fading treatments to all of our patients.

Lower Body Lift Recovery and Timeline

Following your body lift/belt lift procedure, Dr. Bell will give you detailed post-operative instructions to ensure a seamless recovery.

After Surgery: Patients must wear a compression garment for 20-22 hours a day for the first 3-6 weeks. When putting on clothes after the procedure, patients will immediately notice tighter skin and a smoother body profile.

Week 1: Patients may return to work, as well as resume engaging in light physical activity.

Week 2: Mild discomfort, bruising, and swelling should subside completely. Dr. Bell will provide follow-up appointments as necessary to ensure optimal healing and results.

Week 6: Patients will be able to resume strenuous physical activity, and the results of the procedure will become apparent.

How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Body Lift?

While light activities can be resumed within a day or two, it usually takes several weeks for patients to fully recover from a body lift procedure.

Different Types of Body Lifts

Non-Surgical Body Lift Alternatives

There is no non-surgical alternative to body lifting surgery after significant weight loss. Typically, there is so much extra skin that surgery is the only real answer. However, to maintain the tightest skin and muscle tone, EMSculpt and Evolve Tite and tone are offered post-op to create and maintain the tightest possible skin result.

Why Choose TPS for a Body Lift?

The Toronto Plastic Surgeons are Canada’s premier cosmetic body contouring surgeons. By utilizing the latest technology and a personable approach that is second-to-none, we will be able to ensure that the outcome of the procedure matches the expectations of the patient. Patients from around the country choose this renowned clinic for post-weight loss surgeries, due to their many well-known and effective body contouring techniques, particularly BodyTite Liposuction.

For over 25 years, Dr. Bell’s highly sought-after skills and reputation for sophisticated procedures include thousands of facelifts, blepharoplasties, brow lifts, rhinoplasties, breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and liposuctions to name a few.

Lower Body Lift FAQ

How painful is it to get a Lower Body Lift?

Due to the anesthesia administered during the procedure, the patient will not feel any pain during the surgery. While it is normal to experience some swelling and discomfort after the surgery, there will be no extreme or long-term pain. In fact, this discomfort can be easily controlled with oral medication prescribed by the Toronto Plastic Surgeons.

How long will the results last?

If the patient maintains a healthy diet and proper exercise routines, the results of a lower body lift procedure will be able to last for several years. However, as the skin ages, it loses its elasticity, causing the abdominal area to sag once again. For this reason, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons offers several body contouring procedures to ensure optimal results that combat the aging process.

How can Abdominal Muscle Repair be performed at the same time?

Men who have lost a lot of weight and have loose abdominal skin can also develop rectus separation and weakness. The rectus abdominis muscle can be repaired and brought together tightly in the midline during a lower body lift/belt lift surgery. Post-operatively, all patients are offered EMsculpt and Evolve Tone treatments to enhance their muscle toning non-surgically.

Start your journey to a more refined body with Dr. Bell and the Toronto Plastic Surgeons! Please call us today at 1-877-695-2835 to book your consultation!

What is the difference between belt lipectomy and lower body lift?

A belt lipectomy and lower body lift are both popular body contouring procedures. A belt lipectomy removes a “belt” of skin around the fronts and sides of your lower body. In some cases, a belt lipectomy is more extensive than a lower body lift. During your consultation with Dr. Bell, ensure to discuss your desired results to find the best possible treatment for you.

What questions to ask when getting a lower body lift?

During your consultation with Dr. Bell, there are a few questions you’ll want to ask. This includes:

• What is the recovery time?
• How quickly can I go back to work or go to the gym?
• How long will the results last?
• How do I prepare for the procedure?
• Is this the right procedure for me?

Dr. Bell is there to provide expert recommendations based on your needs and concerns.