Belt Lipectomy Overview
Facts About Belt Lipectomy
Typical Age
25-60 years old
Cost
$1500-$17000 This is an estimate & prices may vary. An exact price will be given at your consultation appointment.
Hospital stay
Most patients go home on the day of surgery.
Assistance
You will need someone to help take care of you after surgery as you will not be able to lift children, heavy items, etc.
Showering
After 48 hours you should remove your dressings and take a shower.
Sex
Wait four weeks because you don’t want to stress your incisions or increase your blood pressure during the early healing period.
Swelling
Can persist for 3-6 months
Follow-up Appointments
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled by your doctor according to your treatment plan.
Risks & Complications
Hematoma, Seroma, Infection, Poor scarring, Dehiscence, Delayed wound healing, Skin necrosis, Asymmetry, Numbness, Thromboembolism, Contour irregularities, Need for revision, complications related to anesthesia.
Goal
To improve lower body contour (waistline).
Facility
Hospital
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Positioning
After a belt lipectomy, you will need to be cognizant of undue tension on the incision because bending forward or backward may place too much tension on the back or front incisions, respectively.
Walking
You are encouraged to walk around the house as much as possible after surgery to help reduce the risk of DVT and thromboembolism.
Exercise
Two weeks for light exercise and four weeks for regular exercise. Patients should wait six weeks for abdominal exercises.
Work
Most patients should plan to take 10 to 14 days off of work, depending on their type of work. Your doctor will be able to give you a recommendation based on your lifestyle at your consultation.
Bruising
Usually subsides after 2-3 weeks
Related Procedures
Liposuction
Short Scar Brachioplasty - Arm Lift
Upper Body Lift
Post-Weight Loss Surgery
Before & After Gallery
Procedures are performed by board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Butler, Dr. Leveque, and Dr. Patterson in Pensacola, FL.
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