How Much Does A Body Lift Cost?

When a person loses a large amount of weight, they may be left with an excess of sagging skin. This is especially true when the weight loss has occurred over a short period of time. Cosmetic procedures that attend to the loose skin issue are known as lifts. It is not uncommon for a patient to receive a lift on certain body parts while leaving the rest of the body untouched (arm lifts, for example) but when the issue is spread over large body areas it may be necessary to receive a body lift of some type.

Body lift cost is dependent on the size of the area to be treated, and can range from $6,000 to $50,000. There are several options in the family of surgeries known as body lifts. The lower body lift is used to tend to the buttocks, thighs, and hips. Alternatively, the lower lift may be combined with abdominoplasty (a tummy tuck) to achieve a smooth transitional contour from midsection down. The addition of a tummy tuck to a lower body lift turns the procedure into a mid body lift (aka torsoplasty). If your chest and arms are of concern, you could opt for an upper body lift. These typically include service of the arms and chest. The cost of a body lift that only covers a portion of the figure is usually in the area of $7,000. The combination of all lift variations is, unsurprisingly, called a total (or full) body lift. The full body lift cost is typically around $15,000, but can be as much as $50,000 depending on the degree of work needed and the experience of the surgeon.

Lower Body Lift Cost

The lower body lift can help tighten the look of the hips, thighs, and buttocks. The surgeon makes incisions along the waistline below the abdomen, and along the inside of each thigh. Extra skin is removed from the incision sites, and the skin is pulled tight before being closed. The cost of a body lift on the lower half can be as low as $7,000 and as high as $20,000 (body lift cost will vary with the amount of work required on each part). However, it can be quite difficult to achieve the desired cosmetic results of a lower body lift without also addressing the abdomen. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, can be performed alongside a lower body lift to address this issue. A mid body lift is the term used when the two procedures are done together.  The surgeon will use the waistline incision to remove excess abdominal skin and to access the muscles. The muscles will then be pulled and stitched together to flatten the abdomen.  Mid body lift cost is more expensive than a lower body lift, and the difference can be several thousands of dollars.

Total Body Lift Cost

A lower or mid body lift may not be enough for patients who have lost a large amount of weight from all areas of their body. A total body lift may be an option for these people. The procedure is essentially a mid combined with an upper body lift. A lift of the upper body includes an arm lift and a chest lift.

The total body lift cost is, as expected, the most expensive of all lifts. The cost of a body surgery lift that includes all of the typical component lifts can be as high as $60,000 for surgeon’s fees alone. However, total body lift cost may not include every single body part lift that is available. The elimination of parts may lower the price significantly depending on the remaining work to be done, and also decreases recovery time and the risk of complications. A total body lift is a serious surgery, with the many wounds contributing to the threat of excessive bleeding and infection. While the cost of a body lift decreases as you add more body parts, the increased risk and extended recovery time may not make it a good option for your needs. Be sure to take the time to think about the cost vs. recovery question before making a decision.