What is a lower body lift and average cost in Traverse city MI?

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Average Cost in Traverse City, MI
While specific pricing for a lower body lift in Traverse City isn't readily available online, regional data provides a general estimate. For instance, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the cost ranges from $17,399 to $18,053 . Nationally, the average cost is approximately $11,397, though this figure typically excludes additional expenses such as anesthesia, operating room facilities, and post-operative care .
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It's important to note that the total cost can vary based on several factors, including the surgeon's experience, the complexity of the procedure, and the specific needs of the patient. Additional costs may encompass:
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Anesthesia fees

Hospital or surgical facility charges

Medical tests

Post-surgery garments

Prescriptions for medication

Surgeon's fee

Local Providers
In Traverse City, Copper Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery offers lower body lift procedures. While they don't list specific prices on their website, they provide personalized consultations to discuss individual goals and develop tailored treatment plans. Their facility features a fully accredited AAAASF operating room, ensuring a safe and private environment for surgical procedures .


Next Steps
To obtain an accurate cost estimate and determine if you're a suitable candidate for a lower body lift, consider scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. During the consultation, the surgeon will assess your medical history, evaluate your physical condition, and discuss your aesthetic goals to create a customized surgical plan.

A lower body lift is a cosmetic procedure which removes skin and fat from the abdomen, flanks and back, tightens the abdominal muscles and lifts the remaining skin like a pair of pants up to meet the shirt which is pulled down. You have a scar all the way around but get improvement of the abdomen, front of th thighs, side of the thighs and buttocks.  It does not improve the upper back or inside of the thighs.

A lower body lift usually removes excess skin circumferentially (all the way around) the midsection of the body.  This usually also tightens the belly wall in front much like a tummy tuck and tightens the skin of the lateral thigh as well as lifts the buttocks area and depending on the surgeon, may also enlarge the buttock area with your own skin and fat that would otherwise be removed.  This procedure is also sometimes known as a belt lipectomy due to its position on the body in the area where a belt would be worn.  My best advice for pricing is to call several board certified plastic surgeons' offices in your area and ask for pricing.  They may not be specific and may request a formal consultation to give you exact pricing, but at least you'll know what to expect as a ballpark since plastic surgery pricing can vary widely across the country and sometimes even within a state.  Best of luck should you proceed with consultations and surgery!

Tummy tuck surgery is one of our favorite operations because of the dramatic improvements abdominoplasty patients achieve.
There are various types of abdominoplasty procedures for patients to choose from. Each one is designed to treat a specific set of needs. In consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon, the choice of procedure will be made based on your anatomic features and desired outcome. While all tummy tucks have in common that they tighten the abdominal skin, there are two key differences between the various procedures. The incision lengths vary depending on the amount of skin to be excised, and the abdominal muscles may be tightened if they have excess laxity.
The length of the incision is determined by the amount of loose skin that is to be removed. The incision lengths vary from as short as six inches (Mini Tummy Tuck) to as long as the entire circumference of the waist (Body Lift). The most common incision length runs from hip to hip concealed beneath the bikini line (Full or Traditional Tummy Tuck).
In addition to removing loose skin, localized fat deposits can also be removed during your tummy tuck. It is recommended, however, that you be as close as possible to your goal weight before having the procedure. If your concerns extend beyond the tummy, we can safely combine liposuction with tummy tucks for more dramatic results.

That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

A lower body lift tightens the skin on the lower abdomen and buttocks but also tightens the lateral thigh skin as well.  The cost can vary significantly but I think you will find it in the range of $11,000-$13,000.  It is an extensive procedure usually involving an overnight stay.

A common first line of attack for patients who have lost weight is a
body lift procedure. Most plastic surgeons refer to a body lift as a
circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy = lower body lift. This
procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck +
waist/lateral thigh lift + buttock lift (with the option of buttock
augmentation). A physical exam would be needed to make any
recommendations. Please visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Congratulations on
your weight loss! That is a great accomplishment. The costs associated with a
lower body lift, or any surgery, are based on several factors which include: type
of procedure, surgeon and facility fees. The first step is to find a
board-certified plastic surgeon, preferably one who is a member of the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons, who you feel comfortable with and they will decide
if you are a good candidate for body contouring surgery. Surgeon and facility
fees vary depending on location, type of facility and if you will need an
overnight stay in the hospital or facility. These will also depend on your
health and other factors as well, and are great questions to ask your surgeon
at your consultation. Your health and safety are top priority, and you may need
medical clearance and other testing to be a candidate for body contouring. Best of luck to you!

Hello and thank you for your question. A lower body lift does not mean exactly the same thing to every surgeon. I will describe what I believe it should mean to the lay person and what I do during this procedure and my costs.Essentially this is a 360 degree operation that lifts the mons pubis, the outside of the thighs and buttocks as well as giving a full tummy tuck. In my hands I also include an auto augmentation of the buttocks and hips. The hip portion is my own personal innervation which maintains or enhances the hip width preventing a boxy masculinized look typical of most lower body lifts. My costs including a 2 night hospital stay is $12,500. Total costs. Peter Fisher M.D.