Body Lift
Removes loose skin and repositions the underlying tissue for a smoother, firmer look.
Removes loose skin and repositions the underlying tissue for a smoother, firmer look.
You’ve worked hard to maintain a healthy body and trim figure. But if you’re left still having to deal with excess skin that hangs or folds, it can feel frustrating. Many patients share that they avoid fitted clothing, feel self-conscious in a bathing suit, or deal with uncomfortable chafing from loose, sagging skin. It affects your daily comfort, your confidence, and even your motivation to keep up with your healthy lifestyle. A body lift can help you finally feel like your outside matches the work you’ve put in, restoring smooth, natural contours and a more toned appearance.
At Nayak Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kachare offers advanced body contouring procedures for patients throughout St. Louis and beyond. A fellowship-trained, he has extensive experience with body lift surgery and understands the physical and emotional impact of living with loose tissue and skin. He has performed complex procedures such as complete lower body lift, upper body lift, arm lift, buttock lift, and male breast reduction for patients after significant weight loss. From your first body lift consultation to your final check-in, our entire team is focused on your comfort, safety, and long-lasting results.
Body Lift at a Glance
A body lift (sometimes called a lower body lift or circumferential abdominoplasty/tummy tuck) is a cosmetic surgery that removes loose skin and repositions the underlying tissue for a smoother, firmer look. This surgery is perfect for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are left with hanging skin on the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.
A lower body lift involves a circumferential incision, often placed around the bikini line, to allow for skin removal and repositioning of tissue. In some cases, it can be combined with procedures like an arm lift, fat transfer to the buttock and hips or breast lift for a more complete reshaping. A full body lift can focus on both the upper and lower body, depending on your needs.
A well-performed body lift helps you look better and feel better in your skin. Many body lift patients share that after surgery, they feel lighter, more comfortable, and more confident in clothing.
Benefits include
A body lift can be tailored to focus on the areas that bother you most. Some patients need reshaping in just one region, while others choose to address several spots at once for more balanced results.
The abdomen is one of the most common areas affected after weight loss or pregnancy. A tummy tuck is done as part of a body lift to address stretched abdominal muscles and restore a firm midsection.
Removing folds of excess fat and skin from the lower back helps smooth the waistline and reduce discomfort.
A buttock lift restores a firmer, more elevated shape by removing excess skin and repositioning the underlying tissue. Fat transfer to the buttock and hips is often done at the same time to add volume to the buttock and hip dips to improve your overall silhouette.
The outer thighs can be lifted and tightened, improving both contour and comfort in clothing.
The best candidates for body lift surgery are healthy adults who struggle with loose, sagging skin after a significant weight loss or pregnancy. Ideally, patients should already be at a stable weight that they can maintain with a healthy lifestyle.
Smoking and certain medical conditions, such as circulation problems or uncontrolled diabetes, may interfere with healing and will be carefully reviewed during your consultation. Those who have had bariatric surgery often consider a body lift once their weight has plateaued, since ongoing weight changes can impact the longevity of results.
A body lift is not a substitute for weight management, but it can dramatically improve comfort and help restore confidence when diet and exercise alone cannot correct redundant skin.
Everyone’s concerns look a little different, but most come down to the same core issues: loose skin, uneven contours, or tissue that has lost firmness. A body lift is designed to correct these changes and restore smoother, more natural lines. Here are some of the most common concerns this surgery can improve.
Removes redundant skin that does not retract after weight loss or aging.
Lifts and tightens areas like the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs.
Corrects loose tissue caused by natural changes in elasticity.
Smooths areas where weight fluctuations or prior surgeries left irregularities.
Your lower body lift consultation is a detailed and personal discussion of your goals, health history, and the changes you’d like to see. Dr. Kachare will examine the areas you want treated, explain incision placement, review before-and-after examples from our photo gallery, and outline the recovery process.
Preparing for surgery can involve reaching and maintaining a stable weight, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and adjusting certain medications that could interfere with healing. Patients are also instructed on how to wear compression garments after surgery, since these not only help manage swelling but also prevent blood clots and support optimal healing.
Your body lift surgery will be performed under IV sedation at our AAAHC-accredited surgical facility. The procedure can take several hours, depending on the number of body areas addressed.
A lower body lift involves a carefully placed incision around the lower abdomen and bikini line. Through this, Dr. Kachare removes excess skin and fat, tightens the underlying tissue, and repositions skin for a natural, toned appearance. The surgical site is then closed with sutures to support optimal healing.
Most patients need two to four weeks of downtime. You may experience swelling, bruising, and some post-operative discomfort, but pain medication and careful monitoring will keep you comfortable.
You’ll be instructed to wear compression garments to reduce swelling and support the tissues as they settle.. Walking daily after surgery helps circulation.
As healing progresses, scars will fade and can often be concealed within natural folds or the bikini line. Final results take shape over several months as swelling decreases. With a healthy lifestyle and avoidance of significant weight gain, your results can last many years.
Because every patient’s needs are unique, the cost of body lift procedures in St. Louis varies. Pricing depends on the areas treated, whether a full body lift or lower body lift is done, and if other surgical procedures are added. The final cost includes the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia fees, the use of our accredited surgical facility, and post-operative care such as follow-up visits and compression garments.
During your consultation, you’ll receive a personalized estimate and a clear explanation of all costs involved, so you know exactly what to expect before moving forward.
If you’ve achieved major weight loss and are asking yourself what to do next, a body lift in St. Louis could be the answer. Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Kachare today to learn more about how body contouring surgeries can help restore a smooth, natural look and renewed confidence.
Some soreness is expected, but pain medication and compression support make recovery manageable.
Yes, when performed by trained plastic surgeons in an accredited facility. All risks are discussed before surgery.
Most patients take about three weeks off work and avoid strenuous activity for six weeks.
Results are long-lasting, especially with stable weight and healthy habits.
Yes, many patients combine it with a breast lift, male breast reduction, or arm lift for comprehensive results.
