Body Lift San Diego

A Body Lift or circumferential abdominoplasty procedure reshapes and contours the abdomen, lifts the hips, thighs, and buttocks by removing excess or loose skin and unwanted fat deposits. This is an elective procedure for patients who have undergone a massive weight loss through diet and exercise or after a lap band procedure or gastric bypass surgery. The results from this surgery can permanently rejuvenate your body’s contour, accentuating your natural youth and beauty.

Marin Aesthetics’ board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Marin has nearly two decades of experience in this field. Every year, he reshapes and restores the bodies of countless patients from various countries, each with personalized and life-changing results.

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Cost & Financing

Typically, the cost of a body lift in La Jolla and San Diego ranges from $12,000 – $18,000. The final, personalized price depends on additional procedures performed (such as liposuction), the areas of the body to be treated, the anesthesia used, the surgeon’s fee, and other miscellaneous operating room (OR) expenses.

Marin Aesthetics accepts cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards.

Techniques

There are three main types of body lifts. They may be performed individually or combined, depending on the needs of the patient.

Lower Body Lift

Lower body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy, addresses the thighs, hips, and buttocks, which are the areas in which most of the weight loss occurs. This procedure does not only remove the sagging skin caused by significant weight loss but refines and lifts the contours of the body.

Buttock and Thigh Lift

A buttock and thigh lift is a procedure designed to tighten a sagging buttock and outer thighs commonly seen after significant weight loss. This helps refine and contour the entire buttock and outer hip while keeping the incisions well hidden on the waist’s posterior portion.

Extended Abdominoplasty

The extended abdominoplasty is designed for patients who experience significant weight loss in the front (anterior) of the abdomen. This procedure addresses the loss of skin elasticity by combining the tightening power of the tummy tuck and the extended skin removal with a scar that extends further along the sides of the waist. This approach allows for more aggressive contouring of the skin in combination with the tightening of the abdominal wall muscles.

The Procedure

You will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and concerns during your initial consultation with Dr. Marin. In turn, he will determine the ideal type of body lift that will best improve your shape and contour.

Our surgical team is composed of Dr. Marin, a Scripps Memorial Board-Certified anesthesiologist, a registered nurse, and experienced scrub tech.

Body lift surgery is an outpatient procedure that takes approximately 6 hours to complete. It usually begins with Dr. Marin marking ideal incision sites on your body, then proceeds to the operating room.

After getting general anesthesia, Dr. Marin will contour your body by removing any loose or excess skin. In some cases, stubborn fat deposits may also be removed with liposuction so that your body will be even more defined postoperatively. All incisions will be closed with dissolvable sutures.

Frequently, overnight care nurses are recommended to help patients and families manage postoperative pain and dressings. We routinely place a drain tube within the surgery area to prevent fluid buildup. This is usually removed 7 – 10 days after the surgery.

Recovery & Scars

The recovery period for a body lift generally takes 3 – 6 weeks. Dr. Marin will provide a compression garment that you will need to wear for your recovery duration or until the swelling goes down.

Rest and sleep in an inclined position for one week. Do not take long showers or submerge your incisions in water for 2 – 3 weeks.

You may return to work after 3 – 4 weeks or upon Dr. Marin’s approval.

Your New Look After Body Lift Surgery

Your body lift results will be considered final after 3 – 6 months. Your skin will better conform to your body’s contours, giving you a refreshed and youthful shape and appearance. When paired with a balanced diet and exercise, the results are permanent. Scars will fade into thin white lines after some time and will be easily hidden beneath your undergarments.

*The images and content provided on this website are developed to educate the public on the procedures offered at Marin Aesthetics. Individual results vary per patient. To assess your candidacy per procedure, we strongly recommend scheduling a formal consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Marin.