The procedure is suitable for patients who are already at or very close to their ideal weight. If you are planning to lose weight, Dr Andrew Broadhurst in Brisbane is willing to consult with you regarding a suitable goal weight and how to achieve it.
Common Reasons for a Body Lift
Weight gain, weight loss, pregnancy, and ageing are common reasons for undergoing body lift surgery. Significant weight fluctuations and pregnancy can stretch the skin and weaken the underlying tissues, leading to excess skin and fat around the midsection. This extra skin often does not retract fully, even with diet and exercise.
Ageing also contributes to decreased skin elasticity, causing the skin to descend and fold. These changes can lead to discomfort, skin irritation, and rashes due to the friction and moisture trapped in the skin folds. In addition, the excess skin and fat can make it difficult to engage in physical activities, further impacting overall health and well-being.
Body lift surgery aims to remove this extra skin and fat. However, it is important to understand that this surgery is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. Suitable candidates are those who have maintained a stable weight and are not planning future pregnancies, as pregnancy can affect the results of the surgery.
Body Lift with Dr Broadhurst
“I pride myself on the individual care and support I provide each of my patients. From your first consultation, I will work one-on-one with you to tailor a treatment plan to suit your body.”
Consultation
Your Initial Consultation
In order to determine factors that can affect the outcomes of a body lift, you will have an initial appointment with Dr Broadhurst. You will discuss things such as your medical history and concerns about your body. You will also undergo a body assessment to ensure you and your surgeon are clear on which areas of fat and skin will be removed. It is important to mention any past surgeries or current medications. After this meeting, you will have a clear idea of what to expect during and after the surgery. This includes the early recovery period.
Your Second Consultation
During your second consultation, we will review your surgical treatment plan to make sure you have a complete grasp of the torsoplasty procedure and what to expect. You will have the opportunity to clarify any concerns and ask any further questions.
Procedure
What to expect during the procedure?
The surgery takes place at a hospital under a general anaesthetic. It will take about two to three hours, but this can depend on how much skin you are having removed. Patients generally stay in the hospital for at least two nights and should have someone there to take them home. You may hear this procedure referred to as a “circumferential body lift” because it addresses the entire circumference of the torso.
The surgery removes the large fold of skin and fat on the lower belly. Dr Broadhurst will try to place incisions in areas that are discrete and easily covered by clothes. He will remove excess flank and upper buttock skin. The belly button is repositioned in the same way as in an abdominoplasty. Dr Broadhurst will tailor the procedure to suit your body.
The different types of body lift include:
Lower Body Lift
Lower body lift surgery focuses on the lower half of the body, mainly the thighs, hips, and buttocks. This option is suitable for patients who are concerned about descending skin due to age, weight loss, or pregnancy.
Full body Lift
A full body lift, also known as a 360 body lift, is a combination of procedures. It removes excess fat and skin from both the upper and lower midsection. The process removes skin from the abdomen, hips, waist, buttocks, and thighs. Given that this is an extensive process, patients will need more recovery time.
