How Much Does a Body Lift Cost?

You are wise to assume that insurance will not cover body lift surgery (see my answer to "When is body lift surgery covered by insurance?"). You should also make sure to compare just what "full body lift" consists of, as this will vary with each patient, the amount and distribution of the loose skin, and the exact details of the planned surgical procedure. Not all "full body lifts" are the same!

Also, make sure your cost quote considers not just the plastic surgeon's fee, but also operating room, anesthesia, garment, and hospital charges (if that is where your surgeon does this surgery.) You may be surprised to know that there are experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons who have extensive capability to do full body lifts as outpatient operations in their accredited office surgical facilities. Some surgeons (those who do not have their own surgical facility) perform this surgery at a hospital. This is certainly fine, and quite common, but is ALWAYS more costly, and exposes you to sick patients and hospital bacteria, as well as a nursing and anesthesia and recovery teams who may not do this procedure on a regular basis. Higher costs and fees are often justified by telling patients that "This is a big or serious operation that should be done in a hospital," implying increased safety or capability.

As you may suspect, I have an accredited office surgical facility (although I maintain full hospital credentials for those patients who require surgery there), and experienced staff who help me perform full body lifts in 5-7 hours as a safe outpatient procedure. My partner and I have done over 250 body lifts over the past 13 years, including removal of as much as 31 pounds of loose skin in one patient. We have performed over 16000 general anesthesia cosmetic operations over the past 23 years without death, heart attack, or stroke. Our body lift fees include surgeon's fee, operating room, anesthesia, garments, free consultation, and all recovery visits, and are around $17000 depending on the exact procedure details and time needed. I have seen hospital bills for exactly the same procedure that can be double that cost, especially when the final hospital bill arrives for the actual cost, not the preop estimate. 

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. 

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

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.
As in any cosmetic procedure (as most insurance carriers do not cover this), the total cost is determined by geographic location, the surgeons fee, OR, Hospital, Anesthesia and surgeon experience.  In my practice, a total lower body lift is around $12,500.  This includes an abdominoplasty, monsplasty, thigh lift, butt lift with gluteal auto-augmentation, posterior trunk lift and liposuction for any further sculpting, as well as nerve blocks for pain control.  The cost also includes my fee and the costs of the OR, Hospital, Anesthesia and any postoperative care needed.  Some of these procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, but the majority of cases are long (>5-6 hrs) and are at risk for blood loss, so I usually prefer to watch a patient at least overnight and to control any pain or discomfort they may have.  Please inquire for any more information or consultation.  Hope this helps, take care!

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