Dr. Stephan Baker : Body Lift - Miami Plastic Surgeon

Body Lift

If you have undergone significant weight loss, you may find yourself burdened by extra folds of skin. A loss of tissue elasticity is common during the weight loss process, and excess skin can be a painful and uncomfortable reminder of your old lifestyle. Dr. Baker performs body lift surgery for patients who have lower body laxity, to restore the toned, firm contours to their body.

Benefits of a Body Lift

Abdominal laxity is one of the main issues that people deal with following their weight loss. While your muscles may feel firm, folds of skin prevent your stomach from looking toned. A body lift addresses skin and fat around the abdomen to restore a fitter and flatter abdominal contour.

Body Lift Process

Before Surgery

Your body contouring journey begins with a consultation at the Miami office where Dr. Baker analyzes your goals and anatomic needs to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
You’ll meet a second time, two weeks before your surgery and have your before photos taken; we will also confirm your treatment plan. Standard lab work is performed.
Our final meeting takes place one day before your surgery, where we will go over any additional questions you have. You will also be provided with pre-op and post-op care instructions. A detailed surgical design is marked on the patient.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is performed when there is excess skin around the abdominal area.
Dr. Baker makes an incision across the lower abdomen, through which excess skin is removed, and the muscles are tightened.
Liposuction may be used to eliminate unwanted fat deposits and enhance the abdominal contours.

Hip Lift

A hip lift is performed when the excess skin folds along the hips, thighs, and lower back.
Dr. Baker places incisions along the lower portion of the outer hips, where it can be concealed with clothing.
The incision may extend to the lower back, and excess skin is removed from the hips, thighs, and back.

Addressing Any Concerns You May Have

Immediately following your surgery, you will feel groggy from the anesthesia, and your body might feel sore. You will experience bruising, redness, and swelling that will last between two and four weeks. Throughout your recovery, you should wear a specialty compression garment.

In the initial weeks following your surgery, you should avoid strenuous physical activities, especially anything that requires heavy lifting. Depending on the level of activity the job involves, most Miami Body Lift patients can return to work within two weeks. You may be able to resume your regular exercise routine after three to four weeks with your doctor’s permission.

Frequently Asked Questions About Body Lift

Will a body lift improve the appearance of my butt?: Yes. Many people have sagging skin around the buttocks, which can be improved during your body lift procedure. We can contour the area, so it has a more attractive and firm appearance.
When can I undergo a body lift?: You should only undergo your body lift when you have reached your goal weight, or are within 50 pounds of that goal. A body lift is not a weight loss procedure, but people do remove several extra pounds of unwanted tissue. We recommend that you maintain a stable weight for at least six months before undergoing surgery because additional weight loss or gain can impact the quality of your results.
How long will my results last?: A body lift is designed to permanently treat excess skin along the body. However, future weight fluctuations, pregnancies, or the aging process can impact the quality of your skin.

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Schedule Your Consultation

Dr. Baker is a board certified plastic surgeon in Miami and will personally accompany and help you carefully plan the best procedures for your Body Lift surgery.