Germán Newall, MD
4400 Post Oak Pkwy Suite 300
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 936-6971
M-F: 8:30am – 5:00pm
What Is a Body Lift?
A body lift is a cosmetic procedure that helps you put the finishing touches on your post-weight loss journey. Dr. Germán Newall uses advanced body sculpting techniques to refine your physique further, giving you the confidence you deserve to show off your weight loss success.
Who’s a Good Candidate for a Body Lift After Weight Loss?
For Dr. Newall to address multiple areas at once during a body and thigh lift, it’s essential to determine whether you’re a viable candidate for this transformative procedure. Ideal post-weight loss body lift candidates typically are:
- Concerned about extra skin and fat deposits after weight loss
- Nonsmokers in good overall health
- At least 2 years into their weight loss journey
- At a stable weight for at least one year
- Able to set aside adequate downtime for recovery
- Realistic in their expectations about the surgery and potential results
Be sure to discuss your medical history, including any current medications, with Dr. Newall before surgery. After a thorough physical examination, he’ll explore your concerns, answer your questions, and recommend your candidacy for a body lift or other body sculpting treatments.
Why Choose a Body Lift With Dr. Newall?
While a body lift is an intensive surgery, our patients experience numerous life-changing benefits after surgery:
Improved overall appearance
Increased mobility
Enhanced physical and emotional comfort
Improved clothing fit and options
Better quality of life
Most importantly, post-weight loss surgery in Houston, Texas, gives you the confidence to celebrate and show off your hard-earned weight loss.
Understanding the Impact of Weight Loss & Your Skin
While losing a significant amount of weight is cause for celebration, you may feel like you’re not fully ready to showcase the “new” you due to areas of loose, hanging skin that lingers after the weight comes off.
Even with a consistent diet and workout routine, your skin may not cooperate by “shrinking” to accommodate its healthy, new size. The result? Excess, sagging skin that detracts from your hard-earned weight loss success and dampens your enthusiasm for showing off your new physique.
Whether you’ve accomplished your weight loss through GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, or other efforts, Dr. Newall’s innovative body sculpting techniques smooth, contour, and firm the areas, preventing you from looking and feeling your best.
How Much Does a Body Lift Cost in Houston, TX?
The price of a body lift in Houston varies widely depending on your chosen combination of post-weight loss procedures. Dr. Newall provides an exact price quote during your private consultation. While cost is an essential consideration, you should select a board-certified plastic surgeon who can ensure your safety and the quality of your results.
Our plastic surgery pricing page provides more details, and our financing options help make your dream body a reality.
Your Post-Weight Loss Procedure Options
Typically, it takes a combination of customized body contouring procedures to achieve your post-weight loss goals at our Houston, Texas, practice:
Upper Body Lift
An upper body lift removes excess skin and tightens areas of the upper torso, including the back, chest, and upper arms. It comprises a combination of procedures that restores definition and enhances upper body proportions, helping patients feel more confident in their “new” skin.
Post-weight loss plastic surgery procedures associated with an upper body lift include:
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Firm and tone the upper arms and reduce the appearance of “bat wings.”
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Tightens and removes excess skin to lift sagging breasts to a youthful, perkier position—often performed in conjunction with a breast reduction.
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift, called a belt lipectomy, removes excess skin and tightens the contours of the abdomen, flanks, lower back, buttocks, and thighs. It helps reshape and firm areas affected by sagging skin, creating a smoother, sculpted appearance and a balanced silhouette.
Lower body lift procedures typically include:
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Removes excess skin and repairs weakened abdominal muscles. A panniculectomy also addresses functional or medical concerns after weight loss.
- Thigh Lift: Tightens and tones the inner or outer thighs.
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL): Lifts and reshapes the buttocks.
- Liposuction: Eliminates stubborn fat deposits that linger after weight loss.
While Dr. Newall can often combine upper and lower body lift procedures into a single surgery, sometimes body lifts are performed in two stages to prioritize safety and ensure the best possible results. During your personalized consultation, Dr. Newall will determine the safest, most effective approach for your needs.
Your Body Lift Recovery
Recovery from a body lift varies based on your chosen combination of procedures. In general, Dr. Newall’s body lift patients should expect the following:
- Take off work and prioritize rest and healing for at least 1 to 2 weeks
- Wear compression garments, as directed by Dr. Newall, to minimize swelling and support healing
- Refrain from vigorous exercise for at least 3 months (or as directed by Dr. Newall)
- Swelling significantly subsides after 3 months
- Full results are achieved within 6 to 12 months or longer, as residual swelling subsides
- Scars fade over time
Adhering to Dr. Newall’s detailed postoperative instructions accelerates healing and helps you manage your comfort throughout recovery.
Post-Weight Loss Surgery FAQ
How safe is a body lift?
A body lift is a safe cosmetic procedure when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with body sculpting experience. Dr. Newall is an internationally recognized body contouring expert who performs your procedure at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery SurgiCentre. This private, state-of-the-art QUAD A surgical facility exceeds the highest safety standards in Texas.
Does a body and thigh lift leave scars?
Like any surgery, body and thigh lift surgery results in some scarring. However, Dr. Newall carefully minimizes incisions and strategically places them in discreet locations, ensuring they are well-concealed. Over time, scars fade significantly, and Dr. Newall recommends effective scar products and treatments to minimize their appearance further.
Does a body lift help you lose weight?
A body lift is a post-weight loss procedure intended to refine and reshape your figure by removing loose skin after significant weight loss. Ideal candidates are already at a stable weight before surgery. However, due to the removal of excess skin and fat, you may look like you have lost additional weight after a body lift. Upper and lower body lift procedures after weight loss help people achieve the closure and confidence to celebrate their weight loss successfully.
How long does a body lift last?
Body lift results are permanent if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. However, your body may change over time due to the natural aging process.
Schedule a Post-Weight Loss Surgery Consultation With Dr. Newall
Put the finishing touches on your weight loss journey by choosing an internationally acclaimed body lift surgeon in Houston, Texas. You can request a consultation with Dr. Newall using the online form or by phone at (713) 936-6971. Let our team help you show off your hard-earned physique with renewed confidence!
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