{"id":595,"date":"2026-08-20T17:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/glossar\/bodylifting\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:45:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:45:23","slug":"body-lifting","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/glossar\/bodylifting\/","title":{"rendered":"Body lift"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#definition-was-ist-ein-bodylifting\">Definition: What is a body lift?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fur-wen-ist-ein-bodylifting-geeignet\">Who is a body lift suitable for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#die-zwei-hauptkomponenten-eines-bodyliftings\">The two main components of a body lift<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ablauf-heilung-und-risiken-des-grosseingriffs\">Procedure, recovery and risks associated with major surgery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#die-realitat-der-narben-der-bleibende-preis-fur-einen-neuen-korper\">The reality of scars: the lasting price of a new body<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#kosten-und-die-frage-der-kostenubernahme\">Costs and the issue of cost coverage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#haufig-gestellte-fragen-zum-bodylifting\">Frequently Asked Questions about Body Lifting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or advice. If you are unsure, or if you require a personalised treatment plan, it is essential that you consult a qualified specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, an impressive weight loss marks the start of a new life \u2013 yet there is often a painful downside: large amounts of excess, sagging skin, which is not only aesthetically unsightly but can also lead to functional problems. This is where a body lift comes into play: a comprehensive post-bariatric surgical procedure designed to restore the body\u2019s contours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A body lift is not a single operation, but a major, life-changing undertaking. In this guide, we explain in a clear and empathetic manner what a body lift involves, what you can realistically expect, and what the consequences of such a procedure are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting.png\" alt=\"Preparing for a body lift\" class=\"wp-image-398 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting.png 1024w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-768x699.png 768w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-40x36.png 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition-was-ist-ein-bodylifting\">Definition: What is a body lift?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A body lift, or full-body lift, is not a single procedure, but a comprehensive approach to plastic surgery that combines several tightening operations on different parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim is to remove large amounts of excess skin and tissue, which typically remain following significant weight loss. A body lift is almost always carried out in several separate surgical sessions, spaced out over time, in order to minimise the strain on the body and reduce the risks.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/service-information\/contact\/\">Contact us for a no-obligation enquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fur-wen-ist-ein-bodylifting-geeignet\">Who is a body lift suitable for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-apricot-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Typical candidates for a body lift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have undergone significant weight loss (usually 40\u201350 kg or more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintain their new weight at a stable level for at least 6\u201312 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>suffer from sagging skin, which leads to skin irritation, restricted movement or significant psychological distress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>are non-smokers and are in good general health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-zwei-hauptkomponenten-eines-bodyliftings\">The two main components of a body lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the procedure more predictable and safer, a body lift is usually divided into two main stages, which are carried out several months apart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bb0cbca6 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Lower Body Lift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is often the first and most important step, as excess skin on the abdomen is most pronounced. It typically combines:<br><br> <strong>Circular abdominoplasty:<\/strong> Unlike a normal <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/glossary\/tummy-tuck\/\">Tummy tuck<\/a> A circular incision is made around the entire torso. This allows the \u201efat apron\u201c on the abdomen to be removed, the flanks and lower back to be tightened, and the buttocks to be lifted, all in a single procedure.<br><br> <strong>Thigh lift:<\/strong> Removal of excess skin from the inner and\/or outer sides of the thighs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Upper Body Lift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This second major procedure focuses on the upper parts of the body:<br><br> <strong>Breast lift (mastopexy):<\/strong> One <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/glossary\/bruststraffung\/\">Breast lift<\/a> lifts and reshapes the breasts, which are often very saggy following weight loss. In women, this can be combined with an implant.<br><br> <strong>Upper arm lift (brachioplasty):<\/strong> Removes \u201ebat wings\u201c, i.e. the sagging skin on the inside of the upper arms.<br><br> <strong>Upper back lift:<\/strong> Removes excess skin from the sides of the chest and the back (often referred to as a \u201eChristmas tree lift\u201c).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ablauf-heilung-und-risiken-des-grosseingriffs\">Procedure, recovery and risks associated with major surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A body lift is one of the most demanding procedures in cosmetic surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0ddedb66 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each stage of the operation lasts several hours and is carried out under general anaesthetic, followed by a hospital stay of several days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Healing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recovery period is long and demanding. It is essential to wear special compression garments for 6\u20138 weeks. Drains to remove wound fluid are necessary during the first few days. The recovery time for each procedure is at least 6\u201312 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-boxed has-white-warm-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Risks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the length of the operation and the large size of the wounds, the risks are increased. These include, in particular, thrombosis, embolism, impaired wound healing, infections and unsightly scarring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In view of these significant risks, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that any subsequent treatment is financially covered. A policy taken out prior to the procedure <a href=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/after-care-insurance\/\"><strong>Consequential Costs Insurance<\/strong><\/a> can protect you from the high costs of medically necessary corrective surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-realitat-der-narben-der-bleibende-preis-fur-einen-neuen-korper\">The reality of scars: the lasting price of a new body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben.png\" alt=\"Body lift scars\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben.png 1024w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben-768x695.png 768w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/4beauty.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-02_bodylifting-narben-40x36.png 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A body lift results in <strong>long-lasting scars<\/strong>. This is an unavoidable consequence of the procedure. The incisions are positioned so that they can be easily concealed by underwear or clothing afterwards (e.g. in a circular pattern around the bikini line, on the inner sides of the arms and thighs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, it is important to understand that you are trading firm skin for visible scars. Careful scar management following the operation is crucial for an aesthetically pleasing end result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kosten-und-die-frage-der-kostenubernahme\">Costs and the issue of cost coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A full body lift is extremely expensive. For each stage of the operation (lower or upper lift), you should expect costs of between <strong>\u20ac15,000 and \u20ac25,000<\/strong> calculate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The health insurance fund will only cover some or all of the costs if there is a medical indication. This is the case if it can be demonstrated that the excess skin is causing functional problems (e.g. recurrent inflammation, restricted movement). This requires medical reports and a lengthy application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"haufig-gestellte-fragen-zum-bodylifting\">Frequently Asked Questions about Body Lifting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Who is authorised to perform a body lift?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only a highly experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with proven expertise in post-bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is the procedure very painful?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the pain following such a major operation is considerable, but it is effectively managed with strong painkillers both in hospital and afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">When can I start exercising again?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light exercise can be resumed after 8\u201312 weeks at the earliest. You must refrain from intensive training or strenuous physical activity for several months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is the result permanent?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the removed skin does not grow back. The result is permanent, but it is subject to the natural ageing process and may be adversely affected by significant fluctuations in weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can you do all the tightening exercises in one go?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, this is not carried out by reputable surgeons due to the extreme strain it places on the body and the massively increased risk involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A body lift is a post-bariatric surgical procedure that removes excess skin following significant weight loss and restores the body\u2019s contours.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-595","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/4beauty.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}