The procedure consists of a combination of techniques that aim to remove excess skin and fat from various parts of the body.
Summary
The increase in the use of slimming pens has generated an increase in demand for body lifts, plastic surgery procedures that remove excess skin and fat after major weight loss, offering more natural and satisfying results.
The craze for the use of slimming pens, with a proven effect on reducing overweight and obesity in many patients, is leading to a growing demand for a group of surgeries called Body Lifts in plastic surgeons’ offices.
“While these patients lose weight, often managing to reach their ideal weight, there is a negative effect caused by this loss of body volume: sagging skin. The excess skin can be considerable, since it is a drug that promotes great weight reduction, and less invasive treatments are not able to satisfy this demand”, explains Carlos Manfrim, plastic surgeon member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) and the Brazilian Association of Surgery Plastic (BAPS).
“We are really seeing more of these patients, and it’s possible that we will see even more, based on the success of these drugs,” adds plastic surgeon Heloise Manfrim, a full member of the SBCP.
According to the plastic surgeon, patients come looking for transformative post-weight loss procedures to remove excess skin that sometimes remains on the arms, abdomen, thighs and other areas. “Many report a conflict where they are happy with their weight loss, but disappointed that they haven’t achieved their body image goal,” comments Heloise. “This is where plastic surgery can play a crucial role in the final stages of a person’s transformation through skin-tightening procedures, such as a body lift,” says Carlos.
The doctor explains that a body lift in plastic surgery is a procedure or combination of procedures that aim to remove excess skin and fat from various parts of the body.
“It may involve lifting the upper or lower body. Chest and back surgeries, arm lifts (brachioplasty) and breast lifts (mastopexy) are also performed. The lower body, which involves the middle and lower parts of the body, includes the abdomen, waist, hips, buttocks and thighs. It often involves an incision that runs around the circumference of the body, removing excess skin and fat and repositioning and tightening the tissues,” comments Carlos.
According to Heloise, the best candidates for a body lift are those who have achieved a stable weight, are in good health and have realistic expectations of the results of the surgery. “Speaking frankly with the plastic surgeon, discussing expectations and listening to the professional’s guidance, is the best option. He will evaluate and recommend the most appropriate procedure to achieve a natural result, but still meet the patient’s wishes,” he explains.
Patients can choose to treat one or more areas at the same time. These procedures are often extensive and involve significant recovery time. They can also leave many scars, although plastic surgeons try, when possible, to make incisions in less visible areas,” emphasizes Carlos Manfrim.
Finally, the plastic surgeon points out that a very positive side is that plastic surgery has undergone a major revolution in techniques, including many skin retraction technologies that can be performed during surgery.
“The results are increasingly natural, harmonious and the scars are increasingly hidden. All this has an important impact on the patient’s well-being”, concludes Heloise.
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