With an eye for aesthetic contouring of the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and back, our surgeons remove excess skin to tighten and flatten these areas. The end result is a body that is not only dramatically thinner, but also smoother with a pleasing, natural-looking shape. Your clothes will fit you better, and you will be able to enjoy physical activity more freely and comfortably.
A body lift is performed under general anesthesia and we ask patients to plan for an overnight hospital stay. As post weight loss surgery is more involved than many other cosmetic procedures, the recovery process is also more intensive. Typically, patients must refrain from strenuous activities for 4 weeks or more after surgery and return more frequently for post-operative visits to ensure that they are healing properly.
Although body-contouring surgery will create scars, our surgeons take care to place the scars where they are least conspicuous or able to be hidden by clothing. If treated correctly, the scars will fade. Most of our post-bariatric surgery patients in the Washington, DC area find that a little scarring is a small price to pay for tighter skin and a better body shape.