BODY LIFT OR CIRCULAR DERMOLIPECTOMY IN PARIS
The body lift is a circumferential treatment of excess skin on the stomach and buttocks. It is a combined surgery that combines a buttock lift and a abdominoplasty.
- The bodylift (or circular dermolipectomy) corrects the excess skin of the belly, and buttocks and thighs after a great weight loss.
- The intervention combines a abdominoplasty and a buttock lift, The result is a 360° reshaping of the silhouette and tightening of the skin.
- Produced under general anesthesia, it lasts 3 to 4 hours and leaves a circular scar concealed in the panties.
- Hospitalization lasts 2 to 4 days, with approximately 3 weeks' convalescence without a full sitting position.
- Result: harmonized silhouette, The result is a smoother, smoother ride, a lifted buttocks and a flat stomach, with lasting improvements in comfort and posture.
WHO SHOULD UNDERGO A BODY LIFT?
The bodyliftor circular dermolipectomy, is a procedure reserved for patients who have lost a great deal of weight.
This procedure removes excess skin from the abdominal area by combining an abdominal dermolipectomy with an abdominoplasty. buttock lift.
Patients concerned :
- Abdominal apron (excess skin covering the pubis); ;
- Falling buttocks;
- Falling from the side of the thighs.
Dermolipectomy not only removes excess skin from the abdomen and thighs, but can also be used to lift the buttocks. It recreates the harmony of the silhouette.
The lower body lift treats excess skin on the outer surface of thighs, the saddlebagsand the sagging skin in the stomach area. This is the body contouring surgery ideal after major weight loss.
IN PRACTICE
Pre-operative consultation
During the initial consultation, the surgeon assesses the after-effects of the weight loss. This assessment is used to plan the various surgical procedures (stomach, arms, thighs, breasts...).
Most often, the first procedure focuses on the stomach, buttocks and back. This is also known as’circular abdominoplasty.
The surgeon ensures that the patient's weight is stabilized and compatible with surgery.
In the case of an abdominal apron, the surgeon applies for a coverage to the Social Security.
A quotation is issued, including surgery and anaesthetist fees.
During the second consultation, pre-operative photos are taken. This consultation also allows the plastic surgeon to answer the patient's final questions and plan the’intervention.
The intervention
Surgery lasts between 3 and 4 hours. It is performed under general anesthesia.
The circular scar is hidden in the panties. It passes over the pubis and extends above the buttock line.
A liposuction can be performed in cases of persistent excess fat.
Dr. Djian uses absorbable sutures and the latest suturing techniques. Urgotouch laser treatment is also available.
A compression bandage is applied at the end of the operation. It is removed the day after surgery.
After the operation
It takes 2 to 4 days of hospitalization.
Pain is relieved by simple analgesics.
It is essential not to exert yourself, and not to sit at 90 degrees for 3 weeks (at the risk of disuniting the scar in the buttocks).
Healing takes approximately 3 weeks.
Control appointments with the plastic surgeon are scheduled at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.
Bodylift
Body Lift (Circumferential Dermolipectomy)
Your Questions
Frequently Asked Questions in Consultation
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF A BODY LIFT?
Body lift surgery is a lengthy procedure. It therefore necessarily involves risks.
A distinction can be made between immediate and delayed post-operative risks.
The risk post-operative is the hematoma. It is necessary to return to the operating room to evacuate the hematoma.
The second most common risk is scarring. Scars are long, covering the entire abdominal circumference.
Healing problems, such as thread allergies, can occur 3 weeks to 1 month after the operation. Nursing care is all that's needed to heal properly.
Healing problems most often occur at the union of the posterior scars, where tension is greatest.
IS THIS SURGERY COVERED?
Body lift treatment is possible in cases where the abdominal apron covers the pubis. It is also possible in cases of massive weight loss after :
- A bariatric surgerysleeve or bypass ;
- Pregnancy;
- A diet.
The surgeon's fees are paid by the patient. They are partly covered by your health insurance. The price depends on the estimated duration of the operation. This is calculated on the basis of the amount of bone removed. skin and fat to cut.
CAN OTHER SURGERIES BE PERFORMED AT THE SAME TIME?
The body lift alone is a major operation.
It is therefore unreasonable to perform other surgeries at the same time.
The surgeon works with the patient to draw up a care plan for scheduling other surgeries at a later date: breast lift (mastopexy), arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift (cruroplasty).
It is recommended to wait 3 months between two cosmetic surgeries.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUTT LIFT AND A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT?
The brazilian butt lift or buttock lipofilling is a plastic surgery which consists of reinjecting one's own fat into the buttocks to reshape them.
Unlike the body lift, this plastic surgery does not treat excess skin. Excess skin can only be corrected by scarring.
IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I PERFORM MY RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY?
In general, after a significant weight loss, various weight-loss corrective surgery to remove excess skin.
A care plan is drawn up with the surgeon.
More often than not, the tummy tuck surgery is the first scheduled surgery.
Next in line are :
- Breasts: breast lift (not supported) ;
- Arms: arm lift ;
- Thighs: thigh lift.
Dr. Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 Square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout in Paris's 16th arrondissement.
He trained in Paris and remains affiliated with the hospital in the prestigious department headed by Prof. Laurent Lantieri.
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