Body Lifts

Do you want to age gracefully and look graceful as you age? We can help you achieve both with our selection of body lifts.

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What are Body Lifts?

A body lift is a plastic surgery that tightens your skin to tone and redefines your body shape. Body lifts can be especially favorable for people struggling with loose skin caused by aging, bariatric surgery, extreme weight loss, pregnancy, and sun damage. No matter your reason, we offer a variety of lifts to treat any area you want. These options include breast lifts, upper arm lifts, thigh lifts, butt lifts, facelifts, neck lifts, and brow lifts. With these procedures, we can remove excess skin and/or fat for smoother, firmer, and younger-looking results.

A Body Refresh

While anti-aging moisturizers, serums, toners, and other skincare products are great for maintaining your skin’s health, they can’t reverse deep-set wrinkles or tighten looser skin. We believe skincare is the best preventative care, but to turn back the effects of time, body lifts are the most effective at producing results. If you are looking for a body refresh, our selection of body lifts might be for you.

Why Does Our Skin Start to Sag?

As we get older, it’s natural for skin to lose its firmness, but why does it happen? In some cases, it can be caused by rapid weight gain or loss, or pregnancy, but in all cases, the lack of collagen and elastin causes looser skin. This is how these proteins contribute to your skin’s ability to bounce back.

Collagen Loss

Collagen is a protein that gives our skin structure and firmness, giving it that youthful texture. Aging causes the amount of collagen to naturally decline, but certain lifestyle choices can influence its decrease as well. This includes smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, sun damage, and certain medical conditions. You can boost your collagen amounts with injectables, but they can’t address loose skin. For that, your best option is a body lift in the area you’d like to improve.

Decline in Elastin

Like collagen, elastin is another protein that helps keep our skin youthful-looking. Elastin gives your skin the ability to bounce back, like elastic. It’s why our skin stretches and can reform around our body when we lose or gain weight. Also like collagen, it’s natural for elastin levels to decline as we age and can also be exacerbated by certain lifestyle and environmental factors.

Our Selection of Body Lifts

A body lift procedure is tailored to meet your specific goals and address any concern you may have. On this page, you can explore our variety of body lifts and the areas they can treat.

Facelift

Are you looking to reverse the signs of aging? A facelift removes excess skin and helps to minimize wrinkles for a more youthful appearance. This procedure treats the cheek and neck area, but can also remove small amounts of fat from under the chin. The goal of a facelift is to provide you with a more youthful appearance that is longer-lasting.
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Upper Arm Lift

Over time, your arms may lose definition, but we can help you redefine them. An arm lift reduces loose skin in the inner upper arm area. This surgery often depends on the shape and amount of excess skin a patient has around their arms, but generally, the incisions start from the underarm to the elbow. After you are recovered, you will have tighter and slimmer results for your arms.
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Breast Lift

As women age, their breasts naturally lose elasticity. It’s not uncommon to feel self-conscious about it, and many women opt to restore their breasts to a more upright position. A breast lift removes excess skin around the breasts for a more youthful appearance. There are a few different techniques your surgeon can use when it comes to a breast lit. The surgeon will use the best technique taking into consideration past breast surgeries and your goals. You and your provider will discuss your options at your consultation.
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Thigh Lift

A thigh lift removes excess skin and fat from around the inner thigh for a smoother appearance. Generally, for thigh lifts, your incision will depend on your goals. Liposuction is also used as a tool to reduce fat in the inner thigh during the procedure.

Brazillian Butt Lift

Brazilian Butt Lifts have become a very popular plastic surgery, but its name doesn’t fully explain what it is. A BBL is not a butt lift. A standard butt lift only lifts and reshapes the skin of the buttocks, while a Brazilian Butt Lift injects the fat into an area to add volume. If you want both volume and a lift, you can ask your provider about both a BBL and a butt lift together.
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What to Expect at Your Consultation

Clear communication with our patients is important for us. This is why we want you to consult with your provider before you can schedule your body lifts. At your consultation, you and your provider will discuss your medication list, surgical history, and health history to make sure your procedure is safe for you. For your safety, it’s important to answer your provider honestly, as any unknown health issues could impair your recovery.

We will also discuss your needs, concerns, and goals so we can provide you with the results you are looking for. It’s also important for potential candidates to know that body lifts do not address excessive stubborn fat. If you have areas of fat you want to treat, we can perform liposuction along with your body lifts. At your consultation, being transparent with your provider will help us have a better understanding of how to treat you. We also encourage you to ask questions so you feel comfortable and confident moving forward.

Risks

Body lifts also come with their share of risks like all surgical procedures. We want to keep you informed every step of the way, so we will discuss these risks with you at your consultation. While complications are possible, our board-certified plastic surgeons take every precaution to reduce the likelihood of any risks. We encourage you to voice any concerns or hesitations you may have so we can help you feel at ease with your procedure.

Recovery

After your surgery, we do everything we can to minimize pain and make your recovery as comfortable as possible. Since every recovery is unique, you and your provider will discuss aftercare based on your procedure or procedures. After the swelling has decreased, you should see the results of your body lift. Your targeted area should be smoother and tighter. The full results will develop over time as the area fully heals. For long-lasting results, maintain a steady weight with proper diet and exercise.

What to Expect for Your Body Lifts

After your consultation, your next step is to meet with a nurse for your first pre-op. This appointment is generally two to four weeks before your procedure. During this time, the nurse will give you your pre and post-op care instructions while answering any questions you have regarding them. The nurse will also go over your current medications, health history, and previous surgeries to make sure there are no complications before surgery.

After your first pre-op, you’ll have your second pre-op with your surgeon. At this time, your surgeon will explain the procedure and answer any questions or concerns. On the day of surgery, you will meet with the OR nurses who will prepare you for surgery. You will also meet with the anesthesiologist to discuss any previous issues you’ve had with anesthesia. Then, your surgeon will make any necessary markings, and address any last-minute questions.

All of our body lifts are outpatient procedures which means you will need someone to drive you to and from surgery. For your safety, we also recommend they stay at least one night with you after your procedure to make sure there are no complications.

Contact Us for Your Consultation

We provide a helpful and judge-free environment to guide you through your surgical procedure. Whenever you have questions or concerns regarding plastic surgery, you can trust us to be not just your plastic surgeons; but also your trusted resources and advisors. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Our job is to provide the answers. Feel safe knowing your body is in the hands of surgeons you trust. Contact us to schedule your consultation today.

Brook Bobo

August 8, 2023.

It’s been almost 2 years since my procedure/s and I’d never trust anyone more than Dr. G… he takes pride, and your appointments are never rushed. He takes the time to talk to you, one of his nurses Nichole is now a friend of mine, she made sure I had everything I needed, all my questions answered… even in crazy hours of the night. If you’re contemplating between doctors, look no further because Dr. Gayoso is one of a kind.. and your only regret will be that you didn’t pick up the phone sooner! I will now be returning for skin care- and mind you I will be traveling two hours because I have that great of a relationship with this office and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. It’s worth it!

Chantel Jacobs

August 3, 2023.

Dr Gayoso did my breast lift and tummy tuck March 2022 after having 2 boys back to back. He made me feel comfortable and he listened to me. Other doctors told me I needed implants but not Dr G. My surgery results are great. Took some time to heal but now I feel great. Please go for a consultation , you won’t regret it.

Burks and Kim Smith

August 2, 2023.

Very professional and caring doctor and office staff. Wouldn't hesitate to use this group again.

Rose Puglisi

July 29, 2023.

Super welcoming and respectful staff. I didn’t know what to expect my first time since I’m new to all this but I’ve never felt pressured to do anything specific or extra here, and I always leave feeling confident. My only regret is waiting so long to make that initial appointment! I now see Annie regularly - she is the best!!

Naomi Stone

July 9, 2023.

Dr Gayoso office exceeded my expectations. I got breast implants and after kids and breastfeeding they still look amazing! I did very extensive research before choosing a surgeon and I am so please or paid off

Regina Aluise

June 8, 2023.

I feel so welcomed by everyone at Gayoso Plastic Surgery every time I go! I highly recommend Annie as she is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I can’t speak highly enough about her or the whole team!

Michelle McQuillan

May 17, 2023.

Excellent care and staff