BODYLIFT

Bodylift not only allows the skin to be tightened up on of the lower third of the body, but also provides the perfect occasion to re-harmonise the contours of the stomach, buttocks and thighs.
This operation gives greater scope than just a classic abdominoplasty to correct excess skin and fat from the hips, thighs and back whilst at the same time remounting and reshaping the buttocks.

BEFORE THE OPERATION

At the first consultation, I will study from your photographs the localized excess fat and skin.
Before the operation, I will examine the state of the muscles (rectissimus) to see if there is a diastasis which needs to be corrected. I can prescribe specific physiotherapy in order to build up muscle mass without putting pressure on the rectissimus.
A veinouscheck up is usually required to evaluate the risk of thrombosis.
I cannot stress enough the importance of giving up smoking before the operation. It is vital for a good result with minimal risk of complications.

THE OPERATION

Is carried out under general anesthetic followed by a brief hospital stay over. The incision is generally horizontal just above the pubis, usually with transposition of the navel. The scar is circular goes round the circumference of the body and is easily dissimulated.

You will be asked to evaluate your pain from a degree of 0 to 10 and the medical team will adapt the pain killers to your specific need. It’s vital that the pain is dealt with rapidly and we ask you to work together with the medical team so as to ensure your maximum comfort.

AFTERCARE

After the removal of the bandage, you have to wear a compressive garment in order to reduce swelling, facilitate skin retraction and minimize the scar. For the two months following the operation, you will be advised by our team physiotherapist what kind of exercise is right for you. An extensive bodylift which involves cutting of veins and lymphatics can cause swelling for two months. Some sessions of lymphatic drainage can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.

THE RESULT

After a bodylift, I have to see you after 6 months to evaluate the final result and if necessary make some minor cosmetic adjustments to perfect the result.
To come back to what I have said to you in the beginning, the removal of fat by liposuction is permanent, but, to keep a beautiful esthetic result over time, it is necessary to look after yourself, eat correctly, and do some sport, in order to maintain your new look.

All my team is at your disposition to help you. This operation creates the opportunity to turn a new page in your life to improve the quality of your life and your health.