Body Lift —
360-Degree Contouring After Major Weight Loss.
A tummy tuck addresses the front of your midsection beautifully — but leaves the sides and back untouched. A body lift extends the correction all the way around, completing the transformation your work has earned.
- From $10K Lower body lift
- $10K–$16K Upper body lift
- $20K–$24K Circumferential
An Incision
That Encircles the Body.
A body lift (also called a belt lipectomy) is a comprehensive circumferential procedure that removes excess skin from the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and outer thighs in a single surgery. Instead of a single vertical incision down the front — as in a tummy tuck — the incision encircles the body.
A tummy tuck is a front-only procedure. A body lift is 360 degrees. If your excess skin is primarily on your belly, a tummy tuck may be all you need. If loose skin wraps around your sides, back, and outer hips, a body lift delivers the comprehensive result you’re seeking.
Lower. Upper.
Or All the Way Around.
Lower Body Lift — From $10,000
Focuses on the lower abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks. Ideal if excess skin is concentrated below the waist.
Upper Body Lift — $10K–$16K
Addresses the back, bra line, and upper torso. For patients who carry excess skin across the back and shoulders.
Circumferential Body Lift — $20K–$24K
Combines lower and upper body contouring. Most comprehensive — delivers the most dramatic, complete transformation.
Stable Weight
for 6+ Months.
You are likely a candidate if you have significant circumferential excess skin — typically after weight loss of 50 pounds or more — your weight has been stable for at least 6 months, and you are a non-smoker or willing to quit for the perioperative period.
Good overall health with no uncontrolled medical conditions is essential. If you have had bariatric surgery, clearance from your medical team is required before proceeding. Dr. Huq will review your goals and history to determine which tier — lower, upper, or circumferential — will deliver your result.
in a Larger Transformation.
For many post-bariatric patients, a body lift is one chapter in a larger transformation. Some pair it with arm lifts in a separate stage. Others combine thigh lifts or additional procedures over time, depending on goals and recovery capacity. A staged approach spreading procedures over several months allows your body to heal fully between surgeries and makes time off work more manageable.
During surgery
Plan for 4 to 6 hours in the operating room. Local anesthesia with IV sedation (TIVA), or general anesthesia if preferred. Dr. Huq removes excess skin and tightens the underlying tissues to create a smooth, contoured profile.
After surgery
Drain tubes for the first 1–2 weeks prevent fluid buildup. Compression garments support healing. Most patients return to desk work within 2–4 weeks. Strenuous activity waits until 6–8 weeks post-op.
Final results
Full results emerge gradually over 3–6 months as swelling subsides and scars mature. Pain is manageable with prescribed medications.
From $10,000 — All-Inclusive.
All-inclusive: surgical procedure, facility fees, anesthesia, and follow-up. $200 consultation fee credited toward procedure. $500 deposit secures your date. No-interest payment plans available.
Complete
the Picture.
Dr. Huq invites you to schedule a personal consultation. You will discuss your goals, see before-and-after gallery images, and receive a detailed quote and recovery timeline tailored to your situation.