People who have been very successful with their weight loss program often have an excess of skin and stubborn fat deposits all around the circumference of their midbody area. If this is what you see in your mirror, don't feel dismayed. There is a procedure — known as lower body lift  — which offers the most dramatic improvement possible for most post-weight loss patients. If you decide this is the right choice, you'll be banishing excess tissue from the front and back of your torso and ridding yourself of any remaining love handles around your sides. Not only that, your buttocks and outer thighs will benefit from the lifting effect as well.

Cost of Lower Body Lift: $8,000

The average cost of Body Lift surgery is $8,000. This includes your surgical fee and all follow-up visits with Dr. Rocheford. This estimate also includes the facility fee and anesthesia costs. This is an estimate and may be different depending on your specific situation. It does not include the cost of your pre-operative physical, lab tests or medications. Dr. Rocheford does charge $100 for consultations, and that fee is deducted from the price of your surgery or in-office procedure.
DETAILS OF LOWER BODY LIFT SURGERY:
Surgery:	Surgery is done under general anesthetic at a hospital.The surgery takes 6-8 hours and requires a 1-3 day hospital stay.
Discomfort:	Moderate to severe. Anticipate 3 - 14 days of pain medication.
Bruising:	Improves in 1 - 2 weeks.
Swelling:	Improves in 2 - 4 weeks. Don't be alarmed by swelling in your ankles or feet. Keep your legs elevated to minimize swelling.
Bandages:	Removed 2 - 4 days following surgery.
Stitches:	Internal stitches dissolve.
Drains:	Removed in 2 - 3 weeks from the abdomen, 1 - 3 days from the thighs and buttocks.
Work:	You may return to work when you are done taking prescription pain pills. This is usually in 2 - 4 weeks.
Sun Exposure:	Protect from the sun with sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher for one year.
Exercise:	May be resumed in 2 weeks gently (walking). Weights and more vigorous exercise, 4 - 6 weeks.
Final Result:	Following scar maturation, about 1 year.

If you're ready to discuss your options for improving the look of your lower body, including your thighs and buttocks, now is a great time to schedule your Lower Body Lift surgery consultation with Dr. Heather Rocheford at our plastic surgery offices, serving the Twin Cities Metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury and beyond. Simply request a consultation online or call Rocheford Plastic Surgery at (651) 739-1100 today to schedule your appointment.