Body Lift in San Diego, CA
Refine the Results of Your Weight Loss
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Charleston Chua Personally Performs Every Surgery
Customized for the Abdomen, Buttocks, Thighs, Arms, and More
Circumferential Body Lift Pricing Starts at $16,000 With Financing Accepted
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Body Lift Cost and Financing
A circumferential body lift at Chua Plastic Surgery starts at $16,000, but you will receive a custom quote during your consultation. Health insurance typically does not cover body lift surgery because it is considered cosmetic. However, if your excess skin is limiting your mobility or causing medical problems like rashes, you may qualify for some coverage. Dr. Chua can provide the paperwork to complete your insurance claim during your consultation.
We accept financing through CareCredit® and Cherry to help make the cost of your surgery more manageable.
Areas a Body Lift Can Address
Major weight loss often leaves loose, sagging skin that diet and exercise cannot correct. A body lift removes that excess skin and tightens the underlying tissue. Dr. Chua will tailor your body lift to your specific concerns. Common treatment areas include:
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Groin
- Thighs (inner and outer)
- Arms
- Neck
- Breasts
Liposuction is often combined with the body lift to refine contours, and some patients benefit from auto-augmentation, where your own tissue is repositioned to create a lifted appearance.
Preparing for Your Procedure
What to Expect During and After Surgery
A body lift typically takes four to seven hours, depending on how many areas are being treated. You will be placed under general anesthesia while the excess skin is removed and the remaining tissue is tightened and lifted. Thin drainage tubes may be placed temporarily, and compression garments can be used to support the healing tissue.
Results are visible immediately, with swelling improving over the following weeks. Most patients reach their full visible result around six weeks. Recovery scales with the number of areas treated: a single-area lift returns you to light activity faster than a comprehensive multi-area procedure.
FAQ About Body Lift Surgery
in San Diego, CA
When should I get a body lift?
After you have reached and held a stable, healthy weight. Excess skin is most obvious once weight loss is complete, and that is when the surgical result lasts the longest.
Can I combine a body lift with liposuction?
Yes. Liposuction is frequently used during a body lift to refine the contours after excess skin is removed. We can explore the use of liposuction during your consultation.
