Boston Body Lift Specialist – Dr. Marshall
New England Center for Plastic Surgery and Medispa
Body Lift
Our Boston plastic surgery specialists at New England Center for Plastic Surgery and Medispa have helped many Boston body lift patients to redefine and beautify their shape and profile. Please read the following paragraphs to learn more about the body lift in Boston.
What is a body lift?
A body lift is procedure that removes excess skin that sags and corrects irregular contours of the:
- Abdomen, extending around the back
- Buttocks, that may be flat or misshapen
- Sagging groin area
- Thigh, including the inner, outer, or posterior thigh, or around the thigh
- Upper arms and the region in and around the armpit
A body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying muscles and tissue that supports fat and skin on the body. The procedure is common among post-bariatric patients who have a great amount of excess skin following extreme weight loss. During the procedure, excess skin and stubborn fat deposits are removed. However, body lifts are not intended solely for the purposes of removing additional fat. Liposuction can remove excess fat deposits where skin elasticity is good and able to conform to new body contours. A mixture of liposuction and body lift techniques is recommended for patients with poor skin elasticity.
In some cases, patients with consistent weight and a reasonably proportionate body frame may be good candidate for a body lift. Women who are considering future pregnancies should delay getting a body lift since pregnancy may impair the results of a body lift. Other than the aforementioned scenario, the body lift procedure is recommended for adults of any age who wish to improve their body contours and attain a tighter, more toned torso.
Good Boston body lift candidates include
- People with a great amount of loose soft tissue in one or several body areas
- Healthy people who do not have healing-impairing medical conditions
- People who do not smoke
- People with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving their body
Where do Body Lift Boston patients Begin?
A consultation with Dr. Marshall is the first step to learn how body lift procedures can improve your body contours. Consultations are designed to fully educate Boston body lift patients about the procedure in a relaxing environment and will include:
- A discussion of a patient’s goals and unique situation
- Body lift surgery options
- Body lift outcomes and potential risks and complications
- The course of treatment recommended by our surgeons
The highly experienced, top Boston body lift surgeon, Dr. Marshall, will also answer any questions you may have.
About Body Lift in Boston
The body lift procedure will be personalized to the patient’s specific conditions and the regions that will be treated. Conditions that may be improved by a body lift include:
- Dimpled or uneven soft tissue
- Lax, loose skin
- Excess fat and tissue
- Sagging body contours
Several conditions can contribute to tissue that is weak and lacking in tone or tightness, and to uneven or sagging body contours. These most commonly include:
- Extreme weight loss, such as occurs following gastric bypass surgery
- Body and skin changes that may result from pregnancy
- The natural loss of skin elasticity due to aging
- Skin damage from the sun and other environmental changes
- Genetic predisposition to having loose, sagging skin
- Childhood obesity resulting in premature loss of youthful skin tone
Body lift is the most effective method of body contouring available for patients seeking to restore their body shape, appearance of their skin and enhance skin tone. The body lift is a surgical procedure that requires incisions, some of which may be extensive. The length and pattern of the incision depends upon the amount and location of excess skin that will be removed and the preference of the patient and surgeon. Dr. Marshall uses a variety of advanced techniques including placing incisions in strategic locations so that scars may be hidden by most types of clothing.
Boston body lift patients may choose to receive additional body contouring procedures in the same session, including liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lift, or breast reduction. However, every patient is different and some may not be good candidates for combined procedures. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Recovery Process for Body Lift Boston Patients
Dr. Marshall highly suggests that Boston body lift patients get plenty of rest and limit their movements after surgery in order to ensure that the healing process goes quickly and that recovery time is reduced. Wounds may take from a week to two weeks to heal, after which time sutures will be removed if needed. While the body is recuperating, body lift Boston patients can expect swelling, pain and discomfort. Dr. Marshall may prescribe medication to relieve any pain associated with the procedure. Normal light activities can usually be resumed within two weeks. Boston body lift patients will enjoy long lasting results if they follow the instructions set forth by Dr. Marshall and follow a proper diet and exercise regimen.
In addition to providing comprehensive treatments for patients seeking body lift in Boston, Dr. Marshall specializes in a range of other body contouring procedures. He is proud of his reputation as one of the best Boston liposuction surgeons and tummy tuck specialists. Dr. Marshall also has years of experience helping women achieve more feminine body contours by receiving breast implants in Boston. Please visit the respective pages to learn how these sophisticated treatments can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
