How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

In my hands a Body lift consist of: 1. 360 Excess skin resection.2. Muscle repair.3. Liposuction (waist and love handles).4. Outer thigh lift5. Buttocks lift.6. Fat transfer to buttocks and hips (BBL).7. Buttocks flap augmentation.8. Pubic lift.
The surgical time with these 8 procedures combined is 6 hours and therefore any other procedure needs to be programmed at least 6 months after the LBL, also be aware that the SAFE limit of liposuction in combination with skin removal is 2 lts.  
The average cost including 6 nights of recovery stay is $11,000 dlls. The firs step will be to have a consultation to determine if you are candidate for this procedure. You can also join our patients FB group: The Waiting Room - Patient Support / Dra Carmina Cardenas, Plastic SurgeonWith love Dr. C

A body lift, or belt lipectomy, utilizes a continuous incision around the entire panty or belt line. Through this incision, a tummy tuck is done, as well as removal of excess skin and fat around the entire lower waistline including the lower back/buttock area. Abdomen, thighs, and buttocks are re-contoured all together. This more extensive procedure requires an in-patient hospital stay.

After these lifting procedures, there will be some degree of bruising and swelling. Small plastic drains will be in place, and are removed within 5-10 days. A post-surgical garment is worn for several weeks to decrease the swelling and improve the contour. Patients return to work in 7-10 days for buttock and thigh lifts and within 2-4 weeks for body lifts. More strenuous activities can be resumed in 6-8 weeks.

Cost is always a consideration in elective surgery. The starting price can be around the $15K. This includes surgical fee, anesthesia, and facility fee.

Thank you for your question. Based on the extent of the procedure, prices can vary anywhere up to $20,000 and vary depending on location and surgeon. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are. 

This will vary from city to city, state to state and country to country. If you lived in Australia this would be my recommendation: Get health insurance coverage first.
This doesn’t always work with everyone’s situation and it will fundamentally come down to how long the operation will take, how long in hospital you will need to stay and who does it for you.

And if it all goes smoothly and to plan without post-op complications like haematomas or blood transfusions that might require a return to the operating theatre or a longer post-operative stay. You should discuss all these with your surgeon pre-operatively so there is no bill shock afterwards.

Every discussion related to this kind of surgery should always include long term touch ups and revisions which are always higher then the skin and collagen have been damaged secondary to the primary weight gain. This tends to occur no earlier than 6 months following surgery once the scars have a chance to mature and your surgeon can assess how you are progressing.

Thank you for your question regarding the cost of a 360 circumferential lower body lift.  Prices range depending on your location, operating room cost, plastic surgeon's fees, and anesthesiologist's fees.  Some plastic surgeons perform the 360 circumferential lower body lift in the hospital. Performing the 360 circumferential lower body lift in a hospital is significantly more expensive than a surgery center.  Some plastic surgeons perform the 360 circumferential lower body lift in a surgery center.  The surgery center is much more cost effective.  Some plastic surgeons charge more because of their geographic location. Geographic location can increase a plastic surgeon's overhead costs.  This overhead is passed on to the patient.  I would suggest you use a website like RealSelf to find out the cost of a 360 circumferential lower body lift in your neighborhood. Alternatively, you can go to three or four experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons and obtain cost estimates. Please be sure your estimate includes all pre-operative blood tests, chest x-ray, garments, surgical supplies, anesthesia, and operating room.  Your cost estimate should include all follow up visits. The cost may not include post-operative supplies which may include dressings, silicone cream, and silicone tape.   Good luck! Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.  

It's not unusual for patients who experience massive weight loss to require body lift procedures to address redundant hanging skin. The cost of this type of procedure is variable and depends upon several factors. These include the surgeon's fee, facility fees and anesthesia charges. Fees in the Midwestern United States typically range between $7,000 and $11,000.If you're considering body lift surgery, it's important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience performing this type of procedure. Although the cost of the procedure is an important consideration, it's not the only consideration. Patients should also consider the surgeon's experience and qualifications. It's absolutely essential that you're able to communicate and have a comfort level with the surgeon who will be performing your surgery.

The cost of a body lift varies based upon where it is performed, whether an overnight stay is required, how much skin/fat needs to be performed, and most importantly upon there skin and experience of the plastic surgeon involved.  The general cost varies between 15 and 20 thousand dollars - all included.  Probably not fair to give you more specific numbers without more details.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. The cost of a body lift will vary widely. A surgeon’s cost for body contouring procedures may vary based on his or her experience, the type of procedure(s) used. This is also including surgical and anesthetic fees. If you are looking for an exact price, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. You will be evaluated more efficiently. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarrington OakbrookChicago

Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include: 1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.2. Type of Anesthesia - IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?#bodylift#bodyliftcost

Body lifts are typically $20,000, but may vary depending on your current and former size, as well as other complicating factors.  Do not let initial cost determine your choice of surgeon.  Operations as large and complex as a body lift will have vastly different outcomes depending on the experience and skill of your surgeon and his team. Expect to pay more for the right surgeon.