what does a post-bariatric body lift involve?
Bariatric surgery may have started your journey, but your weight loss? That was all you. Losing all that weight is a huge victory! We know the journey was tough, but dealing with leftover skin shouldn’t be. It’s time for the next step: A post-bariatric body lift.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erwin Bulan, known for his exceptional skill in aesthetic transformations and repeatedly voted the City’s Best Doctor in Milburn, specializes in post-bariatric body lifts to help you fully enjoy your new body.
When to Consider a Body Lift
Significant weight loss marks a major turning point in your life. Unfortunately, stretched skin doesn’t always bounce back, especially when you’ve carried extra weight for years.
This leaves hanging folds that can be uncomfortable and erode your self-confidence.
A body lift provides comprehensive contouring by removing excess skin and tightening tissues, restoring a slimmer, more toned appearance. This procedure can relieve discomfort caused by chafing or irritation and dramatically enhance your comfort, confidence, and body image.
The Body Lift Procedure Explained
At your first consultation, Dr. Bulan creates a personalized surgical plan tailored to your goals, body type, medical history, and unique needs. He checks your skin elasticity, pinpoints key areas for treatment, and discusses his recommendations.
Body lifts are unique to the patient. Some of the most common focus areas are:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
- Lower back
- Buttocks
Body lift requires general anesthesia, so you’ll sleep comfortably through surgery.
Dr. Bulan strategically places precise incisions in areas easily concealed by clothing whenever possible. For example, with a tummy tuck, the incision is typically very low on the abdomen.
However, if you have extensive loose skin, which is common after bariatric surgery weight loss, you could need incisions that go fully around your waist — aka a circumferential body lift, for a complete transformation of your midsection.
After making the incisions, Dr. Bulan meticulously removes excess, hanging skin. He reshapes and tightens underlying tissues and muscles, ensuring smooth, natural-looking contours with a good muscle support system.
In many cases, Dr. Bulan also performs targeted liposuction during the same procedure. This removes stubborn fat deposits that didn’t respond to diet and exercise and enhances overall results.
Dr. Bulan carefully closes the incisions using advanced suturing techniques to minimize scarring. He applies specialized bandages and compression garments to support the treated areas, reduce swelling, and accelerate healing.
Recovery and Long-term Results
Recovery time varies with the exact procedures and the amount of skin and fat removed. Body lift is a major procedure, so you’ll need anywhere from a few weeks to a few months of recovery based on Dr. Bulan’s personalized recommendations.
You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions, including wearing compression garments, managing pain with medication, and gradually increasing your physical activity.
You’ll see improvements immediately, but the swelling can take up to a year to fully dissipate as your tissues settle into their new contours.
Post-Bariatric Body Lift in Milburn, NJ
Reward your remarkable weight-loss success with expert body contouring. At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Milburn, NJ, Dr. Bulan helps Union, Morris, and Essex County patients complete their transformations. To learn more about body lift surgery and whether it’s right for you, call us at 973-467-9744 to book your consultation with Dr. Bulan.
