Thank you for your question regarding muscle mass and timing in relation to your body lift. Achieving your desired weight and muscle mass before surgery is typically the best approach for optimal results. If you build muscle mass before your body lift, your surgeon will have a better understanding of your body’s natural contours and can tailor the surgery to enhance your existing muscle tone. This will allow for more precise skin tightening and contouring, leading to better overall aesthetics. On the other hand, if you lean out as much as possible before surgery and plan to build muscle afterward, your results might be impacted. As you gain muscle mass post-surgery, the skin may stretch slightly, which could alter the final appearance of your lift. See our Youtube video below of our patient's journey and how he continued to workout after his body lift. Ultimately, the best results are often achieved when you’re at your goal weight and muscle mass prior to surgery. This gives your surgeon the clearest picture of your final shape and ensures that the surgery is tailored to your body’s needs. I hope this helps guide your decision on when to focus on building muscle. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen