Body Lift - How Long Do Results Last?

The lift effect from body lift surgery, for the most part is permanent. The contouring achieved by removal of excess skin and fat is permanent. The undermining, advancement and tightening of the skin of the thighs and buttocks is also permanent. Naturally there will be some relaxation of the skin early after surgery and the skin and connective tissues will loosen and sag gradually as you continue to age. I would recommend that you go ahead with the surgery at 35. The improvements should last well into your 40’s and 50’s. If you wait until you are older, you may not be as good a surgical risk as you are now. 

The longevity of body lift results can vary based on factors like lifestyle, age, and genetics. Generally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet can help prolong the effects. However, individual experiences may differ.

Significant amounts of buttock sag are unlikely following a lower body lift procedure, but lesser degrees of sag are inevitable following this type of intervention. This is related to the constant force of gravity which impacts the lower body lift procedure.Factors that are associated with the development of recurrent sag include thin skin, large buttocks, fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, inadequate support and certain types of diseases that involve the connective tissue. Surgical technique is important as well, but less important than the patient's wound healing and soft tissue characteristics.In my experience, lower body lifts are associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction. In many cases, they can last 10 to 15 years. It's important to realize that gravity goes to work immediately and as time marches on, recurrent sag is inevitable to some degree.