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Dr. Marin performs body lift in San Diego.
A Body Lift or circumferential abdominoplasty procedure reshapes and contours the abdomen, lifts the hips, thighs, and buttocks by removing excess or loose skin and unwanted fat deposits. This is an elective procedure for patients who have undergone a massive weight loss through diet and exercise or after a lap band procedure or gastric bypass surgery. The results from this surgery can permanently rejuvenate your body’s contour, accentuating your natural youth and beauty.

Marin Aesthetics’ board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Marin has nearly two decades of experience in this field. Every year, he reshapes and restores the bodies of countless patients from various countries, each with personalized and life-changing results.

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Cost & Financing

Typically, the cost of a body lift in La Jolla and San Diego ranges from $12,000 – $18,000. The final, personalized price depends on additional procedures performed (such as liposuction), the areas of the body to be treated, the anesthesia used, the surgeon’s fee, and other miscellaneous operating room (OR) expenses.

Marin Aesthetics accepts cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards.

Techniques

There are three main types of body lifts. They may be performed individually or combined, depending on the needs of the patient.

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Lower Body Lift

Lower body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy, addresses the thighs, hips, and buttocks, which are the areas in which most of the weight loss occurs. This procedure does not only remove the sagging skin caused by significant weight loss but refines and lifts the contours of the body.

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Buttock and Thigh Lift

A buttock and thigh lift is a procedure designed to tighten a sagging buttock and outer thighs commonly seen after significant weight loss. This helps refine and contour the entire buttock and outer hip while keeping the incisions well hidden on the waist’s posterior portion.

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Extended Abdominoplasty

The extended abdominoplasty is designed for patients who experience significant weight loss in the front (anterior) of the abdomen. This procedure addresses the loss of skin elasticity by combining the tightening power of the tummy tuck and the extended skin removal with a scar that extends further along the sides of the waist. This approach allows for more aggressive contouring of the skin in combination with the tightening of the abdominal wall muscles.

The Procedure

You will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and concerns during your initial consultation with Dr. Marin. In turn, he will determine the ideal type of body lift that will best improve your shape and contour.

Our surgical team is composed of Dr. Marin, a Scripps Memorial Board-Certified anesthesiologist, a registered nurse, and experienced scrub tech.

Body lift surgery is an outpatient procedure that takes approximately 6 hours to complete. It usually begins with Dr. Marin marking ideal incision sites on your body, then proceeds to the operating room.

After getting general anesthesia, Dr. Marin will contour your body by removing any loose or excess skin. In some cases, stubborn fat deposits may also be removed with liposuction so that your body will be even more defined postoperatively. All incisions will be closed with dissolvable sutures.

Frequently, overnight care nurses are recommended to help patients and families manage postoperative pain and dressings. We routinely place a drain tube within the surgery area to prevent fluid buildup. This is usually removed 7 – 10 days after the surgery.

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR

BODY LIFT

LENGTH

6 hours

RISKS

Bleeding, bruising

FINAL APPEARANCE

2 – 3 months

ANESTHESIA

General Anesthesia

RECOVERY

3 – 6 weeks

DURATION OF RESULTS

Permanent with diet and exercise

IN/OUTPATIENT

Usually outpatient; larger treatment areas may require an inpatient stay

SIDE EFFECTS

Swelling, bruising, and scarring

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Recovery & Scars

The recovery period for a body lift generally takes 3 – 6 weeks. Dr. Marin will provide a compression garment that you will need to wear for your recovery duration or until the swelling goes down.

Rest and sleep in an inclined position for one week. Do not take long showers or submerge your incisions in water for 2 – 3 weeks.

You may return to work after 3 – 4 weeks or upon Dr. Marin’s approval.

Testimonial

"After researching consulting many doctors in three different states I opted to go with Dr Marin because he was the only doctor that not only offered his professional opinions but truly considered my personal concerns expectations He knows what hes doing he truly cares about his patients I..."
"I cant say enough amazing things about Dr Marin and his incredible staff I had a consultation at a different place a year prior and thought it went well until I met Dr Marin and was completely blown away They care so much and I felt so comfortable and confident There is no other place I will e..."
"I could not be more pleased with not only my results but Dr Marin and his whole staff My overall experience has been amazing I would do it all over again My only regret is not having had the courage to do it sooner I spent a year pondering on whether or not plastic surgery was for me A whole y..."
"Doctor Marin and his staff have been outstanding They have been excellent throughout my initial consultation surgery and post op I can not express how grateful I am to Dr Marin His surgical skills have changed my life Im 2 weeks post op already my results are incredible I had severe deformit..."
"Dr Marin and his staff were absolutely amazing A lot to be said about a doctor and staff that take the extra time to make you feel like more than just a number Dr Marin himself is a very well educated man that is an expert in every service he has to offer It is very evident that he does not cut..."

Your New Look After Body Lift Surgery

Your body lift results will be considered final after 3 – 6 months. Your skin will better conform to your body’s contours, giving you a refreshed and youthful shape and appearance. When paired with a balanced diet and exercise, the results are permanent. Scars will fade into thin white lines after some time and will be easily hidden beneath your undergarments.

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To learn more, you can schedule an appointment online or you can call 858-638-9800

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*The images and content provided on this website are developed to educate the public on the procedures offered at Marin Aesthetics. Individual results vary per patient. To assess your candidacy per procedure, we strongly recommend scheduling a formal consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Marin.

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TO OUR MARIN AESTHETICS PATIENTS:

In light of the state wide restrictions on non-essential businesses to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we are rescheduling all of our elective appointments until the global circumstances improve. Our necessary post-operative appointments will be made, as needed, to address immediate surgical concerns such as suture removal and acute postoperative issues. All non-acute follow up appointments, fillers and Botox will need to be postponed until after the quarantine period mid April. Our office will reach out to all patients who need to be rescheduled.

We will be offering new patient virtual consultations online and via Skype that can be scheduled through our website or by emailing info@marinaesthetics.com. Also, we will offer follow-up appointments in the same manner to help manage our patients’ concerns while still respecting the need for social distancing.

We appreciate all of your understanding during these difficult times for all of us.

Stay safe,

Dr. Main and the Marin Aesthetics Team