Last fact-checked: 27 August 2020

Looking at affordable ways to give yourself a better makeover (when the gym and exercise haven't worked?) A body lift in Bangkok could be the answer.

If you’ve lost a lot of weight and are left with sagging or loose skin, a body lift can remove those remnants of the weight you once carried, allowing you to wear clothes that show off your trimmer figure.

It can also improve the appearance of the skin’s surface by removing excess fat and skin, helping to smooth out cellulite and dimpled skin.

Poor tissue elasticity caused by aging, pregnancy, weight loss, genetics and sun damage may cause sagging of the skin. A body lift procedure is tailor-made to each patient, designed to improve the shape and tone of the underlying tissue in areas that include:

• The abdominal (tummy) area, including the sides and lower back
• The buttocks
• The thigh
• The groin area

A body lift alone does not remove excess fat; in these cases, liposuction is recommended. Many people opt for a combination of both procedures.

A body lift is a fairly major procedure, and you should think about it very carefully before you go ahead–not just because of the downtime after surgery, but also if you are time-restricted. Moving around may be quite uncomfortable for several weeks, and it is recommended you don’t fly for at least two weeks after surgery. You should be prepared to spend a few weeks in Bangkok, or at least nearby, after your surgery.

Luckily, Bangkok has all the amenities and services you need if you are going to be immobile for a little while, and if you have traveled with family or friends, there are plenty of hotels and self-catering apartments that should offer everything you (and they) need.

As for undergoing the procedure in Bangkok, you couldn’t have come to a better place. The body lift procedure is performed regularly and successfully in Bangkok’s top-rated clinics and hospitals. Providing you choose reliable and trustworthy facilities, you shouldn’t experience complications or side-effects.

The body lift is, in common with many cosmetic surgery techniques, highly customizable and is tailored to meet the unique goals of each patient. Depending on what areas you want to correct, your surgeon can concentrate on specific parts, such as your thighs, or your arms, or you may want to tackle large areas, such as your upper, mid or lower body. Typically, the body lift procedure includes but is not limited to a tummy tuck, butt lift and thigh lift.

The techniques your surgeon uses will be decided by your individual needs, but the incisions made to remove fat and excess skin tend to be made in places that may be hidden under clothes. For example, a common technique for a complete lower body lift which tightens the abdomen, waist, buttock, thigh and groin in one procedure uses incisions that can be hidden with bikini bottoms.

A body lift is an extensive surgery and immediately after surgery you are likely to have drainage tubes inserted under the skin to remove fluid–this makes life fairly uncomfortable moving around after surgery until they are removed, which could be a couple of weeks.

You will likely be stiff and tender for weeks after the surgery, although you should be able to return to normal, non-strenuous activities within 10-14 days.

The cost of a body lift in Bangkok is around AUD $12,000 compared to approximately AUD $24,000 in Australia.

Please note: These are approximate prices based on global averages at the time of writing. To see updated prices, as well as clinic photos, surgeon profiles, patient reviews and other information, take a look at these three leading clinics in Bangkok for body lift surgery:

• MAXi Cosmetic Surgery
• Bangkok Plastic Surgery
• Kamol Hospital

Sources:

Liposuction: What You Should Know WebMD. Website accessed: 25 February 2020.  https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedure-liposuction

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Website accessed: 25 February 2020. https://www.isaps.org/

Body Lift. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Website accessed: 25 February 2020.  https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/body-lift

Tummy Tuck. WebMD. 26 July 2018. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-tummy-tuck#1