Seven Common Body Lift Myths about Contouring Surgery

The 7 Body Lift Myths about Body Contouring surgery

Body lift surgery after significant weight loss can be life-changing. Reducing excess loose skin and tissue can help improve your confidence, your lifestyle and make it easier to exercise. Having realistic expectations is key – Here are the 7 Body Lift Myths to consider before surgery

Myth 1 – My body lift surgery will make me look 10 years younger

Be realistic – you are the age you are, body contouring surgery cannot turn back the clock you will receive many complements post the surgery but it can’t erase your physical years it can however make you the very best shape for the lifestyle you need to enjoy the life you have.

Myth 2 – One and done surgery – I will have everything fixed in just one go and achieve the perfect result

The body you envisage might take more than one surgery to achieve. Due to everyone’s individual shape and needs. There are specific areas that can be dealt with within one surgery others will need more than one surgery or even a first and second stage operation to achieve the best outcome.

Myth 3 – Scarless – l will have no scars and look like a supermodel

All surgery leaves scars. You will have scars, usually fine white lines which are eventually hardly noticeable, often hidden within the shape of your body but unfortunately, not all scars can be hidden. The speciality of plastic surgery is one where surgical scarring is reduced as much as possible using the best techniques products and equipment to provide the best surgical outcome.

Myth 4 – Surgery will fix my relationship issues and find me a new partner

Body contouring surgery cannot provide you the partner in life that you have been searching for, but it can raise your self-esteem to allow you the confidence needed to achieve that goal.

Myth 5 – It’s Easy – My post-op healing will be easy and won’t impact my life and my responsibilities at all

Be aware of all the responsibilities you currently have such as family,  dependent children, pets,  jobs etc you will need to recruit help to manage any pre-existing responsibilities to enable you to focus on your surgery and recovery.

Myth 6 – Instant Results – I will get instantaneous and miraculous results from body surgery

Body lift surgery is not a quick fix. Recovery from major surgery takes many weeks and it can be many months before the final effect of surgery is achieved.

Myth 7  – The reason I am having surgery because my friend or partner thinks I should

Body contouring surgery is something you should choose for yourself, of course it will make your relationship and commitment to your partner and children easier, but it should be about you, your choices and your self-esteem. Think of it as investing in you, in the same way that you have invested so much in others.

What Are The Benefits Of Body Surgery?

The very best outcome can be achieved with a commitment to diet and recommended activity regime in partnership with wound healing and surgical care.

Most patients feel better and more confident after opting for body surgery. You will benefit from both a functional improvement and aesthetic improvement.

You will have less loose skin and may suffer from less skin irritation, but it is important to emphasize the psychological factor, which is the greatest benefit experienced by most patients.

Further Reading – Medical References

• ASPS USA – Body Contouring after Major Weightloss

How Body Lift Surgery Can Help

Common Body Lift Surgeries include

• Upper Body lift – reduce saggy skin around the arms, breast and upper back.
• Lower Body lift – reduce saggy loose skin around the waist, lower back and thighs.
• Breast Reduction
• Extended Abdominoplasty
• Belt lipectomy Surgery
• Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery
• Arm lift
• Thigh Lift

How We Can Help

At Aesthetik Profile we provide the very best team approach to support you through your journey in every way. We provide a holistic team approach and are known for our warm and welcoming approach to guide you towards the body you want.