Body Lift & Thigh Lift
What is Post Weight Loss Surgery?
Post weight loss surgery is customized surgery for the patient who has lost a significant amount of weight and generally has a significant excess of skin. Often times the patient has lost weight following bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass, lap band, or other similar procedures. The surgical plan can be as simple as one procedure or as comprehensive as an entire body makeover including everything from the face to the breasts, arms, tummy, buttocks, and legs.
At Partington Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, the objective of Post Weight Loss Surgery is to reveal the patient’s true shape beneath the skin. Dr. Partington begins his approach to the Bariatric Patient with the concept that weight loss is a journey with Plastic Surgery as the light at the end of the tunnel. At the end of that tunnel, is a new body. This new body can bring better health, more confidence, better optimism, and more joy and appreciation in everyday life. Many post weight loss surgery patients describe feeling like a “new person”, “more alive” and even “born again.” Weight loss followed by body contouring leads to a transformed life. Dr. Partington approaches each patient by listening and addressing what is most important to them. Most post Bariatric patients have several areas of concern. Once these areas are addressed, we are able to come up with a surgical plan. As a general rule, you can think of the body in 2 compartments: the upstairs and the downstairs. The upstairs would consist of the breasts, upper arms, upper back, and face. The downstairs would consist of the abdomen; lower back, buttocks, and thighs. Sometimes when planning surgeries on post Bariatric patients, we plan more than one procedure. When more than one surgery is being planned, we try to keep the combined areas on the same stair level for optimal healing of the patient. For instance: we may do an Abdominoplasty and thigh lift in one surgery and an arm lift and breast lift in another. Careful surgical planning can yield the best possible surgical result for the patient as well as provide for the most expeditious healing.
Body Lift
The surgical plan will vary depending on the amount of weight lost, the amount of excess skin, the patient’s priorities and desires, and other individual considerations. Recovery is also going to vary depending on the area(s) treated and if there is more than one surgery. Expected recovery will be discussed with you in detail once a customized plan has been established for you. The surgery is usually performed in our state-of-the-art, accredited surgery suite in our Bellevue Clinic and is an outpatient procedure.
Before & Afters
Thigh Lift
Patients who have undergone substantial weight loss often turn to thigh lift surgery to reduce excess tissue and skin on the upper thighs. This procedure can help to increase the quality of life for patients who are struggling with unwanted upper thigh tissue.
Loose and flabby skin on the thighs can impact your everyday lifestyle. With a thigh lift, clothing and swimwear can fit better, and the body can appear more proportional. Many patients undergo a thigh lift to achieve a more youthful appearance and a boost in self-confidence.
The Procedure
There are two forms of thigh lift surgery done today: medial thigh lift surgery and lateral thigh lift surgery. Medical thigh lift surgery deals with the inner thigh. An incision is created in the groin area, and excess fat and skin are removed along the inner thigh. Liposuction may also be used during this procedure. The area running from the groin to the knee is recontoured. A lateral thigh lift is done on the outer thigh and is more complex than a medial thigh lift. The buttocks along with the outer thighs are often recontoured. Incisions may run from the groin, around the hip, and in the buttock fold. Following this procedure, the skin wil
The Recovery Body Lift & Thigh Lift
Following your procedure in Seattle, Washington, you may experience swelling, bruising, and soreness, which can be controlled with medication. Swelling should subside within three to five weeks. Results will be immediate, though patients should avoid intense physical activities for four to six weeks following surgery. Results are long-lasting if a healthy lifestyle is maintained. Our Plastic surgeon, Dr. Partington, will provide you with specific aftercare instructions to ensure optimal results.
Meet Dr. Partington
Marshall T. Partington,
M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Marshall T. Partington devotes his practice to enhancing the lives of patients. Dr. Partington helps patients locally, nationally, and worldwide achieve their desired aesthetic at the Bellevue, WA Partington Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. Partington views each person and their story as a new journey with a very specific and unique objective. The happiness and gratitude of our patients is his greatest reward of all.
Body Lift & Thigh Lift FAQs
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Does a lower body lift include thighs?
A lower body lift generally does include the thighs.
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Does insurance cover a lower body lift?
Insurance generally does not cover a lower body lift, as this is considered a cosmetic procedure.
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What does a lower body lift consist of?
A lower body lift usually includes removing excess skin and tightening the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and surrounding tissues.
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How do they remove excess skin after weight loss?
Excess skin after weight loss can be surgically removed through a procedure such as a thigh lift, tummy tuck, or body lift.
