Body lift - How long do results last?

Removing the skin and fat that remains after massive weight loss with a body lift is permanent. That is why you should have surgery once you reach your ideal, stable weight. Should you continue to lose weight after surgery, you may develop some new laxity and require a "touch-up" procedure years later.

Great question with a lot of IMPLIED questions. How long does the "lift" from body lift surgery last? - Since the operation is usually done in people who lost a great deal of weight and such people have "stretch marks" (=cracks in the skin) and generally POOR skin tone there will be some... more

 Patients with a history of massive weight loss who choose to have a body lift have a long lasting improvement and would likely always be better than if they had not had the surgery.  Obviously over time there is some relaxation of tissues. A consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon... more

Hi there- You will, of course, continue to age, but the results from a well-done body lift procedure should alway be with you. In other words, you should always look better than if you had not had the procedure done. This does, of course, depend on your candidacy for the procedure. Find a Board Certified... more