BODY LIFT SURGERY: WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?

There are several people out there who feel disheartened because they have excess fat pockets and sagging skin on different areas of their body, specifically around the abdomen, buttock, thighs, arms, hips and also on their face. They struggle with many other physical conditions like discomfort and various infections. Also, they are self-conscious and have low self-esteem due to their unpleasant body appearance. They generally find difficulties to have their size clothes in the market. The possible reasons behind their excess weight, fat, sagging skin, and the loss of skin elasticity could be aging process, their lifestyle, heredity, eating habits, pregnancy and regular weight fluctuations.

Certainly, weight loss by doing exercise, gym and by taking a well balanced diet with the help of a professional dietician is a possible solution to get rid of excess body weight. However, there are people who are unable to lose significant kilos of their weight even after taking these measures quite consistently. Even if they reach their desired weight range, they have sagging skin on different parts of the body due to less skin laxity. 

In these scenarios, you can approach a board-certified, well-experienced and highly skilled surgeon who can help you achieve your dream-like appearance and most natural results. He will customize the procedure after analyzing your physical, emotional, mental condition and your expectations. Body lift surgery may do wonders for you and solve your appearance related issues. Your surgeon can perform this technique on your upper, mid or lower body, typically dependent upon the area where you have excess fat and skin. He may combine these methods to achieve better results. If in case your skin has good skin elasticity and is able to bounce back to new body contours naturally, then there are chances that a skilled surgeon may recommend the liposuction technique only. Else, body lift techniques along with liposuction may be planned for you.

Here comes the most crucial question that everyone will have in mind when they should schedule their body lift surgery?  It is well-addressed in the following part. After reading this you will be able to make a firm decision depending upon the various logical factors. 

The most appropriate time to undergo body lift

• After losing weight, you are still suffering from excess fat and sagging skin.  
• You have lost skin laxity.
• You have significant soft tissue looseness in one or multiple body areas.
• You have good mental and physical health and are not suffering from any chronic disease.
• You must be close to your ideal weight.
• You must not have any family planning after the surgery in case of females.
• You must not be consuming any blood-thinners.
• You must be able to refrain from smoking and alcohol. 
• You must have someone to take care of you during your recovery period.
• You must be ready to take time off from your work, daily routine and take a specified break from all the strenuous activities.  
• You must be ready to accept the incision scars.
• Keep in mind that no procedure can stop the aging process. You will have aging effects like wrinkles and sagging skin.
• You must have realistic goals and a positive outlook for the procedure.
• You must have a clear picture to maintain your results by adopting a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet and fitness regimes. You must take a protein-rich diet and do exercise to avoid fat deposition. 

Conclusion

Body lift surgery can improve the shape and tone of underlying tissues which support skin and fat. Your surgeon can easily remove excess fat and excess sagging skin surgically. In order to achieve the most effective results you need to make sure that you choose an experienced and skilled surgeon. He will certainly guide you and develop a customized body lift surgical plan for you. However, you must schedule your life-changing body lift surgery based on certain above mentioned factors and with the consultation of your surgeon. Since the best time for every patient may vary, he is the only one who can give the most insightful and professional advice which will ensure the most natural looking and wonderful results.