Obesity, a problem faced by the entire world, not only negatively affects a person's physical appearance but also invites various diseases, shortening lifespan. Surgeries for obesity, commonly known as weight loss surgeries or bariatric surgeries, which are performed in patients who cannot lose weight through diet and exercise, are now widespread and considered life-saving operations. However, a known consequence of weight loss surgeries is the development of loose skin due to the weight lost. Sometimes, even in patients who have never undergone weight loss surgery, frequent fluctuations in weight can lead to widespread distortions and sagging in the body. The 360 Body Lift emerges as a solution, particularly in cases of significant weight loss following weight loss surgery.

The rapid weight loss after obesity treatment can lead to the skin's inability to adapt, resulting in dramatic changes and sagging in the body region. The 360 Body Lift operation aims to address sagging skin in the abdomen, hips, and waist in a single session while targeting the patient's ideal abdominal/hip ratios.

The 360 Body Lift is not a treatment for obesity!

It is a surgery aimed at reshaping the bodies of patients who have overcome obesity to restore them to their ideal form and shape. Also known as belt lipectomy, the 360 Body Lift operation includes tightening the abdomen, sewing loose abdominal muscles like an internal corset, lifting and volumizing sagging buttocks, and treating skin sagging in various areas such as the arms and breasts. Additionally, it is commonly performed as a rescue operation in patients who develop skin sagging after weight loss surgeries. The 360 Body Lift operation should not be performed with the intention of reducing obesity, and obese patients should be encouraged to lose weight first.

When Should Surgery Be Planned After Weight Loss Surgery?

While the time to reach the desired weight after weight loss surgeries (gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, bypass surgeries, etc.) varies from person to person, it generally occurs within 9-12 months. To start sagging surgeries, the patient must have reached their target weight and maintained it for at least 3 months. Typically, patients panic and rush to undergo lifting surgery due to sagging that occurs 6-8 months after weight loss surgery. However, this period is insufficient for the body to adapt to the weight loss and to ensure the lasting results of the lifting surgery. Therefore, Plastic Surgeons prefer to wait at least 1 year after weight loss surgery and after the patient has maintained their target weight for at least 3 months to achieve successful and permanent results.

Oh no, my body is sagging everywhere, where do we start?

Firstly, don't worry because in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, sagging occurs in all body regions (arms, breasts, abdomen, back, hips, legs) due to the loss of skin elasticity caused by rapid and intense weight loss. We start the surgical planning by thoroughly examining the individual. After determining which surgeries are needed through examination, we create a personalized treatment plan for the individual. Planned sagging surgeries are implemented with a roadmap, with intervals of approximately three months between each surgery.

Can all sagging surgeries be performed at once?

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is no. Remember, just as you didn't gain all this weight in a day and didn't lose it all in a day, you shouldn't expect all your sagging to be treated in a day either. We recommend prioritizing the 360 Body Lift, which is performed to restore the most affected area of the body in most patients with deformities. This operation aims to treat sagging in the abdomen, hips, and leg side regions in a single session.

The general information about the 360 Body Lift operation is as follows:

- The 360 Body Lift should be performed by Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons.

- It should be performed in a fully equipped hospital environment and under general anesthesia.

- Patients have usually lost a high amount of weight after weight loss surgery. Sagging skin in the abdomen, skin folds, sagging in the genital area, continued thickness in the upper buttocks, sagging and flattening in the buttocks is present in two or more of these patients.

- The operation lasts between 4-6 hours on average. Patients are hosted in the hospital for 2 nights. However, patients are encouraged to get up and move the day after the operation. The special corsets worn by patients upon discharge from the hospital help the body heal properly and prevent excessive swelling.

- The 360 Body Lift is not a painful operation, and patients easily go through the process with mild painkillers. Smokers should quit smoking at least three weeks before the operation.

In summary, the 360 Body Lift, one of the preferred lifting surgeries in patients with significant weight loss due to obesity treatment, is a highly satisfactory operation with a much shorter recovery time than expected and high patient satisfaction in terms of results.