The scale says you’ve made it, but the mirror doesn’t show the real results. Sound familiar? Whether you have lost weight with or without the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, you may now have loose skin giving an unsightly appearance. If loose skin is keeping you from feeling proud of your new body, a body lift can help bring everything together—and let your confidence catch up. With 30 years of experience and a reputation for artistic excellence in body contouring, Dr. Arnold Breitbart is the leading body lift surgeon for Manhattan and Long Island, NY, patients.
What Is a Body Lift?
A body lift is a group of surgical procedures that remove sagging skin and reshape the body. It's ideal for people who have lost weight and are struggling with extra skin folds around the abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms, and chest.Â
A body lift can offer a dramatic transformation, but it’s not just cosmetic—it can also reduce skin irritation, hygiene problems, and discomfort.
Types of Body Lift
Body lift procedures are highly customizable. Based on your goals, Dr. Breitbart may recommend one or more of the following:
Lower Body Lift
The most common type of body lift, this surgery focuses on the abdomen, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back. A traditional tummy tuck involves one long incision low on the abdomen. A lower body lift incision goes around the circumference of the abdomen.Â
This way, Dr. Breitbart can remove excess skin in the abdomen, love handles, outer thighs, and buttocks. This surgery makes sense for many people after massive weight loss, as these areas all tend to have significant sagging skin.
Upper Body Lift
An upper body lift focuses on the upper back, arms, and chest. It can include an arm lift, breast lift, or back contouring.Â
With both types of body lift, the primary focus is trimming excess skin and tightening the remaining skin into a smoother, firmer, and tighter contour.Â
Although Dr. Breitbart removes some fat with these procedures, that's not the main goal. That's why many patients add liposuction (surgical fat removal) to their body lift.
How a Body Lift Complements Weight Loss - Body Lift Benefits
The scale clearly shows your success, but it might be hard to savor your victory when extra skin clings to your body. A body lift can reveal the slimmer body hidden inside you, revealing the result you've worked so hard for.Â
Looking great isn't the only reason for having a body lift, either. Many of our patients mention bonuses such as:
- Clothing fits better and feels more comfortable
- Ability to wear more revealing clothes you avoided beforeÂ
- No more skin chafing or rashes
- Boosted self-confidence
With all of these advantages working for them, many patients say they finally feel at home in their bodies.
Candidacy For a Body Lift
You may be a candidate for a body lift if you're at a stable weight, have no major health conditions, and are done losing weight.Â
During your consultation, Dr. Breitbart will discuss your goals and customize your surgical plan.
Recovery From a Body Lift
Just as body lift procedures can vary widely, recovery varies with the extent of the surgery and patient.Â
Most people need two to three weeks off work and several months for swelling to go down fully. Some minor swelling could be present after that, and it could take up to a couple of years for the body to permanently settle into its new contours.
Dr. Breitbart provides detailed recovery plans, including compression garments, incision care, and a schedule of follow-up visits in our office.Â
While it takes time, the dramatic improvement in your shape and comfort is worth it.
Why Choose Dr. Breitbart For a Body Lift After Weight Loss?
Dr. Arnold Breitbart is a trusted expert in body contouring after weight loss. He brings over 30 years of experience and a warm, patient-centered approach to his practice.Â
Dr. Breitbart has repeatedly earned accolades from Castle Connolly as one of the top plastic surgeons in the New York metropolitan area and has been featured in prominent media like Glamour, Allure, Self, and NBC News.
His unique blend of technical skill with an artistic eye is why Dr. Breitbart has earned a reputation for beautiful but natural-looking results.Â
Dr. Breitbart performs most surgeries at our state-of-the-art, AAAASF-certified surgical suite in Long Island, making top-tier surgical care easier, more convenient, and more accessible.
Body Lift in Long Island and Manhattan
Now that you have lost the weight, with or without the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, you may now be left with loose skin. If you're considering a body lift to complete your weight loss transformation, call Dr. Arnold Breitbart at his Long Island office at (516) 365-3511 or the Manhattan office at (248) 305.8400 to book your consultation.
