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Body Lift
Transform loose, sagging skin into tight, natural contours that restore balance, mobility, and pride.
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Body Lift Austin
Restore Balance, Definition, and Confidence
Significant weight loss and aging can lead to stretched, flabby skin that hides the progress of your weight loss journey. A body lift surgery addresses these changes by removing excess skin, tightening tissue, and refining areas like the abdomen, hips, buttocks, and thighs. It can improve mobility, reduce irritation, or make form clothing more comfortable. Dr. Bailey provides body lift procedures that align with your anatomy and boost confidence, while prioritizing patient safety and supporting a youthful appearance.
Considering a Body Lift in Austin, TX?
Reveal your weight loss results or restore definition after skin laxity with a personalized body lift that enhances comfort, proportions, and your recovery journey.
What Is a Body Lift?
A body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that reshapes the lower body by removing loose skin and excess tissue while tightening remaining tissue to improve definition. Often performed after major weight loss or weight loss surgery, a body lift targets the abdomen, flanks, lower back, buttocks, and outer thighs—areas often affected by fat deposits and skin laxity.
Also called a lower body lift or circumferential body lift when treating the full midsection, this body contouring surgery is highly customizable. Dr. Bailey creates individualized treatment plans based on body characteristics, aesthetic goals, and health and recovery goals, helping you achieve smoother lines, more youthful contours, and lasting change.
The Benefits of a Body Lift
- Tighter, smoother body contours
A body lift eliminates loose skin and reshapes areas like the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks to create a more sculpted, contoured body aligned with your aesthetic goals. - Removal of sagging or stretched skin
Skin left behind after weight loss or aging is carefully removed along with excess tissue and fat deposits, reducing folds that can affect hygiene or physical activity. - Improved comfort in clothing and movement
With better body shape, patients find everyday movement easier and experience improved fit in tight clothing, encouraging healthy exercise routines. - Boost in confidence and self-image
Restoring firm body contours helps patients feel more in control of their appearance, enhancing self-image and promoting a more youthful appearance. - Long-lasting results after weight loss
Combined with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, a body lift delivers durable results. This cosmetic procedure reveals the full transformation from your weight loss, supported by health and recovery goals. - Enhanced proportions and skin firmness
By tightening muscles and reinforcing tissue, this procedure restores body symmetry, refines definition, and enhances your body’s contours after skin laxity or weight change.
Body Lift Techniques Offered by Dr. Bailey
A body lift is a versatile body contouring procedure tailored to a wide range of patient needs. Whether you’re addressing changes after significant weight loss, post-bariatric surgery, or age-related skin laxity, Dr. Virginia Bailey personalizes every body lift to improve symmetry, comfort, and mobility. As a plastic surgery provider, she emphasizes patient safety and personalized care throughout the recovery process.
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift focuses on lifting and reshaping the abdomen, outer thighs, and buttocks by removing excess skin and tightening tissue. This procedure is ideal for patients with midsection skin laxity. It improves comfort and body confidence by removing excess tissue and refining the waist-down contour.
Extended Body Contouring
For patients with skin laxity beyond the lower body — like the arms, inner thighs, or upper back — extended body contouring procedures can improve overall results. Dr. Bailey may suggest combining a body lift with arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, or liposuction. Upper body lift or upper body contouring may also be added for enhanced balance and definition.
Personalized Body Lift in Austin – Meet with Dr. Virginia Bailey
Dr. Bailey takes a detailed, patient-centered approach to every body lift consultation. She evaluates skin tone, body composition, and goals to create a surgical plan focused on proportion, healing, and long-term success. Her process aligns results with your health, lifestyle, and aesthetic vision.
Who Is a Candidate for a Body Lift?
A body lift may be an excellent option for individuals who have experienced major weight loss or developed sagging skin due to aging or pregnancy. This surgery helps complete your transformation by addressing the residual skin laxity that cannot be corrected through exercise alone. Ideal candidates typically:
- Have lost a significant amount of weight and now experience loose, hanging skin
- Have maintained a stable, healthy weight for at least six months
- Do not have medical conditions that impair healing or increase surgical risks
- Are non-smokers or are committed to quitting before and after surgery
- Have realistic expectations and a strong motivation to improve comfort, movement, and body image
Health & Expectations Considerations
Successful body lift outcomes require a long-term commitment to maintaining weight stability, following post-operative care instructions, and embracing a healthy lifestyle. During your consultation, Dr. Bailey will assess your readiness and provide a personalized recovery plan to help ensure a safe healing process and lasting results.
The Body Lift Process
A body lift is a comprehensive procedure requiring careful planning, precision, and dedicated follow-up care. Dr. Virginia Bailey and her team guide each patient through a personalized surgical experience, ensuring safety, support, and satisfying results. Whether you're addressing major weight loss or aging, you can expect compassionate care at every stage of recovery.
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Initial Consultation
Your body lift journey starts with a private consultation with Dr. Bailey. She assesses your skin elasticity, fat distribution, and areas of concern like the abdomen, buttocks, flanks, and thighs. Together, you’ll define goals and determine the best approach—whether a lower body lift or total body lift. You’ll also receive prep tips and a breakdown of what to expect during recovery.
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Surgery Day
On surgery day, patients are treated in a certified surgical facility under general anesthesia. Depending on the body lift’s extent, the procedure may last four to six hours and involve either outpatient care or an overnight stay. Dr. Bailey removes excess skin, sculpts tissues, and carefully closes incisions to create a smooth, natural contour. Before discharge, you’ll get instructions for the healing process.
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Recovery
Recovery after a body lift involves a gradual return to activity, guided by Dr. Bailey’s post-surgical care plan. Swelling and bruising are expected for the first few weeks. Patients typically wear compression garments to minimize swelling and support healing. Light walking is encouraged, while strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for about six to eight weeks. Follow-up appointments help track your progress and support lasting results.
Meet Dr. Virginia Bailey: Your Trusted Body Lift Surgeon in Austin, TX
Dr. Virginia Bailey is a plastic surgeon with expertise in body contouring and aesthetic restoration. Her experience performing body lift procedures combines surgical precision with a deep understanding of patients’ goals and unique anatomy.
Focusing on safety, symmetry, and personalized results, Dr. Bailey supports each patient from first consultation to full recovery. Her commitment to education and patient-centered care makes her a trusted partner in restoring balance and confidence.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Take the first step toward transformation with a personalized body lift consultation tailored to your needs and goals.
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FAQs About Body Lift Surgery
What is the cost of a body lift in Austin, TX?
The cost of a body lift varies depending on the scope of the procedure, treatment areas, and whether other surgeries are combined. Dr. Bailey will provide a personalized estimate during your consultation, including all applicable surgical, facility, and anesthesia fees.
What procedures are commonly combined with a body lift?
Many patients choose to enhance their results by combining their body lift with other procedures. These combinations can improve overall balance and help streamline the recovery process.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck is often performed with a body lift to tighten abdominal muscles and remove sagging skin in the midsection. It enhances core definition and restores a firmer, flatter appearance to the torso.
Liposuction
Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits in areas like the flanks, thighs, or hips. When combined with a body lift, it refines body contours and improves overall proportion and shape.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
For patients with sagging or deflated breasts after weight loss or pregnancy, a breast lift can restore a youthful position and shape. It’s commonly added to a body lift for a more complete upper and lower body rejuvenation.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Brachioplasty addresses loose or hanging skin along the upper arms—often referred to as “bat wings.” When paired with a body lift, it contributes to a more balanced and contoured upper body profile.