Post-Bariatric Body Lift New York City, NY

You will be provided with instructions to thoroughly prepare you for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding vitamins and specific medications. You may be given prescriptions that should be filled prior to your day of surgery. Depending on your medical history, you may be asked to provide pre-operative clearance from another doctor.

Many of our procedures are performed using local anesthesia alone. However, when appropriate, we may recommend sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia) to enhance your comfort. We will discuss whether sedation is indicated for your procedure with Dr. Antell during your consultation. If sedation is planned, you should arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and ensure you have someone to assist you for the first few days.

Dr. Antell has privileges at numerous hospitals throughout New York City, but most patients prefer that the procedure take place in his discreet, private operating room just across the street from world-renowned Lenox Hill Hospital. His facility has a private back entrance for maximum discretion, and all members of his staff have been thoroughly trained to provide personalized care. The state-of-the-art outpatient surgery facility is fully accredited, designed for your comfort, and equipped with the latest technology.

Anesthesia is used to keep you comfortable during your post-bariatric body lift, with the specific approach depending on the procedures included in your surgical plan. Dr. Antell will discuss whether sedation is indicated for your procedure during your consultation. After surgery, oral pain medication may be prescribed to help manage any soreness during recovery.

Your NYC treatment process involves multiple appointments, beginning with your preliminary consultation and followed by pre-operative planning sessions. After surgery, you will attend several follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and ensure recovery is progressing as planned.

You may see initial improvements soon after surgery, particularly with the removal of loose, hanging skin. However, swelling and bruising may temporarily affect your ability to view your final outcome. Over the coming weeks and months, the body shape continues to evolve as tissues settle. Most patients see significant changes within the first two to three months, with final results emerging over six months or longer.

Travel timelines will vary based on the extent of your procedures. For smaller, localized surgeries, travel may be permissible within 10-14 days. For more extensive or combined procedures, patients are usually advised to wait several weeks before traveling, especially by plane. This helps reduce the risk of complications such as blood clots and ensures a safer recovery.

Dr. Antell has decades of experience performing post-bariatric body lifts, so he will thoroughly review your medical history, medication, and lifestyle to reduce the risk of complications. Although all surgery involves some risk and potential for complications, a post-bariatric body lift is typically safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who uses the latest surgical techniques and the most stringent patient health and safety protocols. Potential complications include infection, bleeding, numbness, and contour irregularities.