Body Lift in Chicago, IL
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A body lift can restore the shape of the abdomen, back, buttock and outer thighs after significant weight loss. This procedure typically leads to major positive changes to your entire mid section and buttock area. It is often done as the first step in restoring the shape of your body below your breasts after significant weight loss. Dr. Casas has treated many patients who develop sagging around their waist buttock and outer thighs after pregnancy and after significant weight loss with or without gastric bypass or lap banding.
At the initial consultation, Dr. Casas will examine your areas of concern, noting the skin elasticity and the amount and distribution of the excess skin. Often times this surgery will involve creating a buttock flap that will add contour to the area. This is done using your own tissue that many doctors will discard. This will help avoid the flat buttock result that is often seen after a lower body lift.
Whenever possible, Dr. Casas will conceal the scars within normal two piece bathing suit lines. Before surgery is scheduled, Dr.. Casas will work with you on a pre-surgery exercise routine that will be restarted in a modified format immediately after surgery to promote circulation. Typically patients return to work after 7-10 days and return to all activities by 6 weeks. Dr. Casas and her team will see you many times in the first 6 weeks to be sure you are recovering fully. Scar therapy is immediately after surgery and will continue for 1-2 years until all the scars have faded.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, administered by massage, is used after each procedure to reduce swelling. The number of sessions is individualized. It is important that patients follow a healthy lifestyle leading up to and following procedures, including non-smoking, a healthy diet and daily vitamins. Click here to learn more.
Here at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we also recommend using Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment twice daily after your Body Lift with liposuction. This new technology helps accelerate the body’s natural removal process of post procedure fat debris along with tightening and improving the quality of the skin. You use Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment by applying the product in the area of treatment in the morning and evening.
Dr. Casas and her team use Alastin Products with Tripeptides and Hexapeptides to improve and hasten your recovery following procedures. Her research shows that using topical treatment following procedures, there is less postprocedural swelling, pain and discomfort. There is also an overall improved skin quality visually and to the touch. Here at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we strive to optimize patient experience and satisfaction following procedures. Read her research here…
Topical Treatment with Tripeptide and Hexapeptide Following Body-Contouring Procedures Improved Patient-Reported Recovery Outcomes
