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 Washington clinics below and request a free consultation.
$12,000–$25,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Washington, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Washington who list body lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 131 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Washington Women Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 105 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Samir S. Rao, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 74 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Davinci Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 371 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 195 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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M.R. Khalifeh, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 174 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Kenneth L. Fan, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.
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Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.7 stars across 75 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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.
One procedure, often the centerpiece of a staged plan
2 to 3 weeks before desk work, 6 to 8 before exercise, drains for the first week or two, compression for 6 weeks
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
12 plastic surgery practices in the Washington area list body lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Washington practices that list body lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Body Lift generally runs $12,000–$25,000 per procedure, and each Washington 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 Washington clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Washington providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Body Lift series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Washington providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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.
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.
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.
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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