Body Lift - Recovery & Results
The length of your recovery will be determined by the extent of your surgery. A body lift is major surgery, and usually requires a hospital stay of 2 to 3 days. Monitoring and regulating your recovery is very important for your health and safety.
Following surgery, drains will need to be in place for 7 days to 14 days. Sutures will be removed as necessary. Dr. Romanelli will describe in detail your specific timeline for drain, suture and bandage removals.
Because you will feel even lighter after your excess skin is removed, and you will experience freer range of motion, it is easy to over exert yourself during the recovery process. This can damage your potential results so it is very important to follow Dr. Romanelli's instructions exactly during your recovery. You will be up and active soon, and your potential results will be enhanced if your body is allowed plenty of time to heal.
To request your free surgical consultation, just click, or call the office of board certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Romanelli now at (631) 424-3600.
The surgical removal of excess skin is permanent. Liposuction of fat also permanently removes specific fat cells. Scars should lighten, but some visible scarring will be permanent.
Your body will continue to age normally and this may contribute to normal sagging of the skin. Fat cells that have not been removed can continue to expand and weight gain is possible if a proper diet and exercise program are not maintained.
Taking good care of your skin, eating nutritiously, and living a healthy lifestyle will enhance your results.
Now that you've achieved your weight loss goals, you deserve the chance to explore your goals for your appearance. Find out about your Long Island body lift options by clicking here to request your free surgical consultation with Dr. Romanelli at Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery, located in Huntington, New York. Or call (631) 424-3600 today.
Learn more about a body lift on Long Island by taking a moment to view our photo gallery of before and after pictures.
