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Introduction to Body Lift

Comprehensive Contouring for a Smoother Shape

Losing a large amount of weight makes you healthier, but you may not expect the loose skin that now hangs from your body. Carrying a significant amount of weight stretches your skin, often to the point where it will not shrink and fit properly on your new, slimmer body.

To address this cosmetic concern, double Board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Steven J. Rottman performs lower body lifts for men and women living with this unpleasant problem. He specializes in treating patients with significant weight loss in Baltimore and the surrounding areas.

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What Is a Body Lift?

After significant weight loss from bariatric surgery or strict diet and exercise, many people are dismayed to be left with loose, hanging skin, marring the appearance of their new, slimmer figure. Aging and genetics can also cause the skin and underlying tissue to lose elasticity, leading to droopy skin on the lower body.

Aging or weight loss can reduce the body’s skin elasticity, leaving it unable to return to a firm, tight condition. Removing excess skin and fat with a body lift allows patients to achieve tighter, smoother skin, a more youthful appearance, and the ability to wear more revealing clothing, rather than constantly worrying about hiding excess skin.

Combining My Body Lift with Other Procedures

A body lift is often just one component of a comprehensive body contouring plan, particularly for patients who have experienced significant weight loss. Depending on the location of excess skin, residual fat deposits, and your overall goals, Dr. Rottman may recommend combining additional procedures to create more balanced, harmonious results while reducing the need for multiple surgeries and recovery periods.

While a body lift removes excess skin and repositions underlying tissues, liposuction targets localized fat deposits that remain resistant to diet and exercise. Combining these procedures allows Dr. Rottman to improve body contours by removing excess fat while simultaneously tightening loose skin, creating smoother transitions and more refined proportions.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Body Lift?

You may be a good candidate in the Baltimore area for a lower body lift if you struggle with any of the following body conditions:

  • Excess skin and fat on the abdomen
  • Sagging and drooping tissue and skin creating an “apron”
  • Inner, outer, or posterior thighs with excess fat, skin, and tissue
  • Lower back fat and tissue that droops
  • Unsightly cellulite dimples

What Are the Benefits of a Body Lift?

A body lift specifically targets several problem areas: excess lower abdominal, flank, and back skin; flat or uneven buttocks; excess skin of the mons pubis region; and drooping skin on the inner, outer, or posterior thighs. A body lift can also help reduce lumps, dimples, and bumps from cellulite deposits.

If your main goal is to reduce fat in one or more of these areas rather than improve skin elasticity, you may benefit from liposuction rather than a surgical body lift. However, many patients who want to improve body contour will need a combination of both excess skin removal and liposculpting techniques. Dr. Rottman often performs liposculpting in combination with body lift surgery.

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How to Begin Your Body Lift Journey

A lower body lift is an extensive surgery. As such, Dr. Rottman ensures you are a good candidate for the surgery and recovery through a comprehensive consultation in the greater Baltimore area. He will review your medical records and order blood work and appropriate diagnostic tests. Additionally, some medical conditions and medications may be a cause of concern, and all of these factors are evaluated in advance of your procedure for your safety.

In your consultation, Dr. Rottman will speak with you about issues such as weight loss, including the methods you are using to stay within healthy limits.

If he feels you are a good candidate for a lower body lift, he will describe the procedure and help you set realistic expectations about every aspect of the process, from surgery to recovery to the final appearance you will achieve.

What to Expect on the Day of Body Lift Surgery

In a body lift, incisions are made to trim excess skin, and the tissues providing support are lifted and tightened. Liposuction may be performed to remove fat deposits. A body lift can also include a thigh lift. Lower body lifts often treat the buttocks, abdomen, waist, hips, and thighs in one procedure. Incisions are carefully placed so that any scars are hidden within your clothing.

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Body Lift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Body Lift Care

Following the procedure, the results are immediately visible. Swelling and bruising begin to subside within a few weeks and continue to improve over the following months. A compression garment is typically worn for six weeks. The tissues will continue to settle into their final, more attractive position by six months post-op.

How Much Does a Body Lift Cost in Baltimore?

The cost of a body lift in Baltimore varies by patient, depending on their unique physique and goals. Lower body lift surgery is typically not covered by your medical insurance and considered an elective procedure. In rare cases, when excess skin creates an unhealthy condition, some health insurance companies may cover a portion of the cost. If you need help paying for your lower body lift, please visit our financing page to learn about CareCredit® and Alphaeon Credit®.

Why Choose Rottman Plastic Surgery?

Baltimore’s Dr. Rottman is a highly educated, experienced cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the treatment of massive weight loss patients. His approach to a lower body lift addresses your unique body concerns to achieve natural-looking results.

A lower body lift requires a number of incisions, and Dr. Rottman is acutely aware of the importance of proper placement. Most patients are so happy with the result that the healed incisions are not an issue. We closely monitor the healing process to help reduce the appearance of scars, and are known for our extreme level of personal patient care.

Dr. Steven J. Rottman is a leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, who is known for his ability to achieve natural-looking results.

As each patient is unique, a range of advanced surgical techniques, along with traditional techniques, may be used to achieve a more pleasing body contour.

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  • “Dr. Rottman did an explant with capsulectomy and a lift on me. I am in my 40s and I have never been happier with the way I look and feel now. I had immediate relief from BII symptoms. Dr. Rottman’s staff are amazing- very responsive. To my fellow women with BII, I fully recommend Dr. Rottman.”

  • “I came to Dr. Rottman to have a Mommy Makeover. He completely changed my life. I am so happy with my results!”

  • “Excellent Surgeon and skilled injector who truly cares about all his patients. My results always have met or exceeded my expectations and his advice has always been great. I recommend him to all my friends!”

  • “I had a fabulous experience with Dr. Rottman and his staff. They were knowledgeable, kind, honest and made me feel extremely comfortable at each appointment. l’d highly recommend Dr. Rottman.”

  • “Dr Rottman and his staff were professional, spent time to answer questions and did not make you feel rushed for the next client. Results were amazing and lasted longer than I expected. Well worth the money.”

  • “I got a breast reduction and a lift two and a half weeks ago and my results are already amazing! This surgery was SERIOUSLY a breeze – Dr. Rottman is amazing at his job and I’m so happy I chose him as my plastic surgeon. He also has been so personable and is available to answer any of my questions literally 24/7. I highly recommend him!”

  • “I have no words to describe my happiness! Was a dream come true, was sure I chose the best doctor and his staff, all very responsible, safe, attentive, and very professional. The result was better than I imagined. Doctor Steven is the best! Thank you very much!”

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