A body lift reshapes the abdomen, hips, buttocks, and thighs by removing excess skin and restoring smoother, firmer contours. It is especially beneficial after significant weight loss, as it enhances your results and helps you feel confident in the body you've worked hard to achieve.
Losing a substantial amount of weight is life-changing—but lingering lax skin can create frustration, limit clothing choices, and cause irritation or hygiene concerns. At CaloAesthetics®, our board-certified plastic surgeons approach lower body contouring in Louisville and Lexington, KY, with meticulous planning and refined technique, prioritizing proportion, safety, and long-term results. With decades of surgical experience, international educational leadership, and advanced fellowship training, our team combines technical mastery with thoughtful, individualized care.
You may be a candidate for a body lift in Louisville and Lexington, KY, if you:
Body lift pricing varies depending on surgical complexity, anesthesia time, and whether additional procedures (such as liposuction) are performed simultaneously.
A body lift is performed under general anesthesia. While techniques vary based on your anatomy, the procedure generally includes:
Schedule your private consultation at CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center today and discover how a personalized body lift can help you achieve your aesthetic aspirations.
Operative time varies depending on the extent of correction and whether additional contouring is performed at the same time. Most procedures take several hours. Your surgeon will provide a personalized estimate during consultation based on your surgical plan.
Incisions are typically positioned low around the torso, often concealed beneath underwear or swimwear. Scar placement is strategically planned to balance access, contour improvement, and discretion. Over time, scars soften and fade with proper care.
A body lift is not a weight-loss procedure. While tissue is removed, the primary goal is reshaping and refinement—not reducing the number on the scale. Patients often notice improved clothing fit rather than significant weight change.
In select patients, additional procedures such as breast surgery or liposuction may be staged or combined. Surgical planning prioritizes safety, operative time limits, and optimal healing conditions.
Results are considered long-lasting when weight remains stable. Significant weight fluctuations or pregnancy after surgery may affect contour. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle supports the durability of your outcome.
Return-to-work timing depends on the physical demands of your job. Patients with desk-based roles may resume work within a few weeks, while physically demanding occupations may require additional recovery time.
Temporary surgical drains are often placed to reduce fluid accumulation and support healing. These are typically removed within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on output and recovery progress.
As with any major surgery, a body lift carries potential risks. These may include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, fluid accumulation (seroma), changes in sensation, asymmetry, or unfavorable scarring. More serious but less common risks can include blood clots or anesthesia-related complications. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon, following pre- and postoperative instructions carefully, and maintaining close follow-up care significantly reduces risk.
