Body Lift in the Sydney, Sutherland Shire and South Coast Area

Individuals who find that they have an excess amount of loose, drooping skin due to recent weight loss can be given a tighter, more fit-looking physique with a body lift. Our Sydney and Sutherland Shire-area Plastic Surgeon can recontour your body and provide you with comprehensive aesthetic enhancement procedures that will take your appearance to the next level. Dr. Darrell Perkins aims to meet your ultimate goals and eliminate excess fat that may be resistant to traditional diet and exercise routines.

Body Lift

When one loses a significant amount of weight, it's not uncommon for him or her to have excess skin that hangs off the body and does not diminish no matter how much exercise you undertake. A body lift from our Plastic Surgeon serving Sydney, Sutherland Shire , and the surrounding region addresses all body areas that exhibit loose, hanging skin. The procedure serves to tighten the skin and eliminate the excess, giving your new slender physique a more taut and toned appearance.

There are a variety of body lift procedures that can be performed. The type that is best for you will depend on your ultimate aesthetic enhancement goals among many other factors. Body lift procedures include:

Lower Body Lift

This type of body lift addresses the mid-section of the body, including the flanks, outer thighs, buttocks and lower abdomen. An incision is made across the lower part of the abdomen down to the inner thighs. Loose skin will be removed and the remaining skin will be tightened, giving the lower section of the body a greatly improved aesthetic. Lower body lift is usually performed under general anaesthesia.

To schedule a body lift consultation with Dr. Darrell Perkins, please contact our plastic surgery practice.

Mid-Body Lift

Mid-body lift is very similar to lower body lift; however, it incorporates the stomach region in addition to the buttocks, flanks, and thighs. Incisions are made in the lower abdomen down to the thighs, and then excess skin and fat is trimmed away. In addition, the muscles in the abdomen are tightened, creating a tauter stomach-region and giving the waistline a more physically fit appearance. Mid-body lift is also performed under general anaesthesia.

Total Body Lift

A total body lift at our practice serving the Sutherland Shire and Sydney area is designed to eliminate extra fat and loose skin from virtually every area of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, flanks, and breasts. An incision is made around the entire circumference of the body, and then excess skin in areas in the mid and lower body is removed and the remaining skin is pulled taut. Similar techniques are then performed on the arms and breasts. A total body lift is a complex procedure performed under general anaesthesia, and patients should expect a longer recovery period than those of lower and mid-body lifts.

Body Lift Recovery

Recovery times for body lift will depend on which type of procedure is performed. Lower and mid-body lifts typically require at least two to four weeks of healing and rest; total body lift procedures often require at least six weeks of recovery. Patients should expect some degree of swelling and bruising after surgery. Any discomfort can be managed with medication.

Please contact the practice of Dr. Darrell Perkins for more information on body lift procedures.

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Other Body Contouring Procedures

If you are considering body contouring procedures but do not require the more comprehensive body lift, our Plastic Surgeon serving Sydney and Sutherland Shire offers a number of more specific options that can be of benefit. These include:

Arm Lift

The appearance of sagging skin on the arms can be improved significantly with an arm lift. Dr. Perkins will remove excess fat and skin and tighten the area, giving your arms a less bulky appearance.

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift removes fat and excess skin along the upper, lower, and inner thighs. This procedure can do wonders for your appearance while also eliminating chafing and improving the experience of walking.

Liposuction

One of the most popular cosmetic enhancement procedures, liposuction is designed to eliminate fat deposits in virtually any body area. This relatively quick procedure gets rid of stubborn fat that has been resistant to diet and exercise and provides a more contoured appearance.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is extremely effective at reducing fat and excess skin in the mid-section and giving you a flatter, more fit-looking stomach. By tightening the abdominal muscles and pulling the skin taut, Dr. Darrell Perkins can help you achieve your goals and provide you with a smooth, tight abdominal region.

Contact Our Body Lift Surgeon

A body lift performed at our Sydney and Sutherland Shire-area cosmetic plastic surgery practice can give you a tighter, slender physique. With a variety of body contouring procedures available from Dr. Darrell Perkins, we look forward to serving your needs. Please contact our plastic surgery facility to schedule a consultation with Dr. Perkins.

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Please contact our body lift surgeon serving Sydney, Sutherland Shire , and the surrounding region to schedule a consultation.






Dr. Darrell Perkins
14 Kensington Street
Kogarah 2217, NSW
Sydney, Australia 28 President Ave.
Caringbah 2229, NSW
Sydney, Australia

Phone: (02) 9587 0871
Fax: (02) 9553 9924

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