Is a Body Lift Painful?

The body lift surgery is not painful since Dr. Ogilvie utilizes general anesthesia to maintain your comfort. Even still, you might experience some discomfort in recovery. Our staff gives a thorough list of instructions to minimize discomfort so individuals can rest and recover fully from the body lift. We may also administer medication if considered essential.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Ogilvie will want to see you a few days after surgery to remove any drains. He will then ask you to return at the one-week mark to monitor recovery. At every appointment, Dr. Ogilvie will let you know ahead of time when to schedule the next one to fit into your schedule.

How Long Until I See Results?

The time it takes to see the results of a body lift can vary from person to person. It is important to remember that the final results may take several weeks or months to fully manifest as the swelling resolves, your body heals, and the tissues settle.

Can I Combine a Body Lift with Other Procedures?

Absolutely! Many patients who undergo a body lift in Chicago also look for additional body contouring procedures to achieve their desired overall aesthetic. You can combine this surgery with an Arm Lift , Tummy Tuck , or general Liposuction . We recommend you bring this up during your initial consultation with Dr. Ogilvie so that he can include your combined procedure goals in his surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Body Lift?

A body lift in Chicago has some associated risks and side effects, such as: Anesthesia risks Asymmetry Bleeding Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications Fatty tissue under the skin might die (fat necrosis) Fluid accumulation (seroma) Infection Major wound separation Numbness or other changes in skin sensation Persistent pain Poor wound healing Possibility of revisionary surgery Recurrent looseness of skin Skin discoloration and/or swelling Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible, or produce irritation that requires removal. Unfavorable scarring Please contact our offices immediately if you experience any of these or any unexpected long-lasting reactions.

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Introduction to Body Lift

Body Lifts are popular procedures that are performed after significant weight loss. Excessive skin and weight loss can come from a variety of intentional and unintentional factors. If you want a leaner midsection and fuller rear end, a body lift might help you reach your cosmetic goals. To address the unwanted folds or fat on your belly, a tummy tuck will enhance the curves of your body. These complaints can be frequently blamed on aging, having children, or fast weight loss. If you are looking to tighten your body contours, consider a body lift in Chicago from dual board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Ogilvie.

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What is a Body Lift?

You may have lost a lot of weight yet still have not reached the tight body you hope for. A body lift combines several body-shaping procedures to improve and refresh the look of the abdomen region, including the hips, buttocks, thighs, and back. A body lift surgery aims to trim away sagging skin, remove stubborn areas of fat, and tighten the excess skin. Usually, the ideal candidates for a body lift experience skin laxity on the stomach, back, buttocks, or thighs following massive weight loss. We invite you to learn more info and arrange a visit with Dr. Ogilvie today.

What Are the Benefits of a Body Lift?

Our patients who have received a body lift in Chicago have shared a range of benefits, including:

Better clothing fit
Boost in self-esteem
Lifted buttocks
Relief from orthopedic discomfort
Removal of excess fat
Removal of excess skin
Tightened abdomen
Tighter waistline
Toned thighs

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Body Lift?

A body lift is ideal for individuals who have achieved their goal weight; if not, it may alter surgical outcomes. Although the treatment should help take off some fat tissue, it does not address larger quantities. Below are some characteristics of the ideal candidates for a body lift in Chicago:

Have sagging skin
Low self-esteem due to body image
No underlying medical conditions
Post-pregnancy
Realistic Expectations
Stable and healthy weight

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Let’s Get Started

What’s the First Step?

A body lift is an excellent procedure option for those who deal with excess skin tissue on the legs, butt, or stomach regions. If you have lost a large amount of weight, this option may help you improve your results by getting rid of excess skin tissue. Set up a consultation with Dr. Ogilvie at our Chicago, IL, location to get the ball rolling on looking and feeling your best. During your consultation, Dr. Ogilvie will talk to you about your health history, goals, desires regarding this body lift, and any concerns or expectations you might have.

He will then physically examine you to determine what procedures and target areas are most optimum for the procedure. Once you both arrive at a common plan of attack, he will design a surgical plan, which you can then use to schedule your surgery at our patient concierge.

What to Expect on the Day of Body Lift Surgery

On the day of your body lift in Chicago, Dr. Ogilvie and his friendly staff will welcome you and get you settled in the procedure room. He will then review the surgical plan once more to ensure there aren’t any outlying questions and concerns. After that, an anesthetist will administer general anesthesia so that you are pain-free during your procedure.

Once sedated, Dr. Ogilvie will begin his masterful work. Depending on your goals and what was discussed in the consultation, we may combine a body lift with other procedures, such as an arm or breast lift.

Dr. Ogilvie creates an incision at the lower part of the body to remove a large amount of unwanted skin tissue from the tummy, thighs, back, and love handles. To effectively conceal your scar at the panty line, the surgical entry is placed as low as it can go on the front region of the belly and around the lower waist to diminish the look.

Body Lift Recovery

To assist with on-track recovery, you need to wear a compression garment and a stomach binder. These items will help with blood circulation, improve the curves of your body, and reduce swelling. Dr. Ogilvie will also insert tubes around the incisions and will take them out in about a week. At times, you can need the tubes for a lengthier period. Following a body lift, patients need around a couple of weeks of healing. Before you go home, we will provide thorough home guidelines that will outline details, like:

Avoiding heavy activities for several weeks
Getting activity the next day to prevent the formation of blood clots
Managing side effects

It is vital to follow the post-operative directions closely to prevent the intensification of scars, encourage recuperation, decrease unwanted symptoms, and shield against infection. Incisions will be closed with stitches immediately after your body lift. Although the appearance of scarring differs for each patient, Dr. Ogilvie has developed multiple approaches to downplay their look and presence. These involve creating cuts in locations that are easily covered. Most individuals think the attractive results far outweigh any possible scarring.

Body Lift Cost

How Much Does a Body Lift Cost in Chicago, IL?

If you are tired of sagging skin and want a tighter body, consider a body lift in Chicago at Ogilvie Plastic Surgery. To get an accurate estimate of the price, you should schedule your consultation with Dr. Ogilvie so that he can create the best surgical plan for you. Our Patient Coordinator will then be able to provide you with the cost after your plan is developed.

Why Choose Dr. Ogilvie?

Michael P. Ogilvie, M.D., M.B.A., is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A native Chicagoan, he was born and raised in Hyde Park and is proud to serve the community he loves. Dr. Ogilvie prides himself on providing his patients with the highest levels of care founded on surgical expertise and artistic vision to give the most natural results possible.

With his highly personalized approach and meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Ogilvie should be your choice for your body lift in Chicago because he strives to fully understand his patients’ goals to provide realistic expectations and expert care. He fully complements cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures to meet every patient’s individualized needs. Dr. Ogilvie’s dedication throughout his career allows him to provide the absolute best results possible with understanding, kindness, and compassion. He is an affiliate of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons (ISPS).

Body Lift FAQ’S

The body lift surgery is not painful since Dr. Ogilvie utilizes general anesthesia to maintain your comfort. Even still, you might experience some discomfort in recovery. Our staff gives a thorough list of instructions to minimize discomfort so individuals can rest and recover fully from the body lift. We may also administer medication if considered essential.
Absolutely! Many patients who undergo a body lift in Chicago also look for additional body contouring procedures to achieve their desired overall aesthetic. You can combine this surgery with an Arm Lift, Tummy Tuck, or general Liposuction. We recommend you bring this up during your initial consultation with Dr. Ogilvie so that he can include your combined procedure goals in his surgical plan.
A body lift in Chicago has some associated risks and side effects, such as:
- Anesthesia risks
- Asymmetry
- Bleeding
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Fatty tissue under the skin might die (fat necrosis)
- Fluid accumulation (seroma)
- Infection
- Major wound separation
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Persistent pain
- Poor wound healing
- Possibility of revisionary surgery
- Recurrent looseness of skin
- Skin discoloration and/or swelling
- Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible, or produce irritation that requires removal.
- Unfavorable scarring
Please contact our offices immediately if you experience any of these or any unexpected long-lasting reactions.

Schedule Your Consultation

During your body lift consultation with Dr. Ogilvie, you will discuss the best ways to achieve your desired look. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started on your body transformation.

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