Eko Plastic Surgery
Palm Desert
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Eko Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Palm Desert, California, rated 4.6 stars across 55 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.
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Cosmetic Surgery · Palm Desert, California
Body Lift in Palm Desert
A single operation that removes loose skin around the entire lower body, the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks, through an incision that circles the waist like a belt. The definitive contouring procedure after massive weight loss, with a recovery to match. Compare Palm Desert clinics below and request a free consultation.
Typical cost in Palm Desert
$12,000–$25,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Palm Desert, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Dr Tantawi Beauty Refined Plastic surgery
Palm Desert
Dr Tantawi Beauty Refined Plastic surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Palm Desert, California, rated 4.6 stars across 53 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Natalie Driessen, MD
Palm Desert
Natalie Driessen, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Palm Desert, California, rated 4.8 stars across 42 Google reviews.
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About Body Lift
A single operation that removes loose skin around the entire lower body, the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks, through an incision that circles the waist like a belt. The definitive contouring procedure after massive weight loss, with a recovery to match.
Sessions
One procedure, often the centerpiece of a staged plan
Downtime
2 to 3 weeks before desk work, 6 to 8 before exercise, drains for the first week or two, compression for 6 weeks
Good candidate
People who have lost a large amount of weight, typically 75 pounds or more, and have loose skin around the whole lower body, at a stable weight for at least 6 months and in good health
- Addresses the belly, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks in one operation
- Lifts the buttocks and outer thighs as it removes the abdominal apron
- The most complete contouring result available after weight loss
- One recovery instead of several
FAQ
Body Lift in Palm Desert: common questions
How much does Body Lift cost in Palm Desert?
Body Lift generally runs $12,000–$25,000 per procedure, and each Palm Desert clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Palm Desert clinics for a personalized quote.
How long do Body Lift results last?
Results vary by patient, but most Palm Desert providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Body Lift series.
How often should I get Body Lift?
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Palm Desert providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
How is a body lift different from a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck treats the front of the abdomen. A lower body lift continues the incision all the way around the waist, so it also lifts the outer thighs and buttocks and removes loose skin at the hips and back. It is chosen when weight loss has left laxity all the way around, which is typical after very large losses, and a tummy tuck alone would leave the sides and back untreated.
What is the recovery really like?
It is the most demanding recovery in body contouring. Expect drains for one to two weeks, a compression garment for about six weeks, help at home for the first week, walking slightly bent for the first days, desk work at two to three weeks, and exercise at six to eight. Swelling settles over several months. Surgeons often stage it with arm, breast, or thigh procedures months apart.
What about the scar?
It circles the body at the level of the waist, positioned to sit under underwear or a swimsuit line. It is long, it fades over one to two years, and patients who have lost a great deal of weight almost universally consider it a fair exchange for removing the skin. Ask to see healed scars at one year.
What does it cost and is it covered?
Typically $12,000 to $25,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, facility, and an overnight stay, varying widely with city and extent. The abdominal portion is occasionally covered when the overhang causes documented medical problems; the rest is cosmetic. Financing and staging are common conversations.
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