Body lift in Paris — Body lifting

Dr. STROUMZA ESCOFFIER performs total circumferential abdominoplasty or body lift in clinics accredited for cosmetic surgery

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What is the body lift ?

After dieting or bariatric surgery (gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass), significant weight loss can lead to the disappearance of fat, but excess skin remains on the abdomen, buttocks, and limbs. This excess skin can cause self-consciousness, as it is often unsightly and uncomfortable. To remove this excess skin and tighten the tissues, a body lift is an immediate solution. 

It’s tummy tuck and buttocks with a circular scar at waist level.

Progress of the intervention

Before a bodylifting
  • Consulting: 1 to 2 consultations with the plastic surgeon, +/- 1 consultation with the anesthesiologist
  • Tips: Stop smoking at least 3-4 weeks beforehand, stop taking anticoagulants (aspirin or NSAIDs) 10 days before the procedure
  • Signature documents (quote, informed consent), and taking pre-operative photographs
  • Reflection period: 15 days between the first consultation and the procedure
The intervention bodylifting
  • Anesthesia: Generate
  • Duration of the intervention: Between 1 and 3 hours
  • Hospitalization :  Possible on an outpatient basis (same-day discharge) or hospitalization for 1 or 2 nights depending on the extent of the procedure.
Sequences and Results of bodylifting
  • Post-operative instructions : wearing a compression garment (abdominal girdle) for 4 to 6 weeks. Injection of anticoagulants such as Lovenox for 15 to 21 days.
  • Removing the wires: No threads to remove as all threads are absorbable
  • Rest : 3 to 4 weeks
  • Resumption of physical activities: Between 4 and 8 weeks
  • Resumption of professional activities: after a minimum of 14 days of convalescence
  • Timeframe for final result: between 3 and 6 months most often, but sometimes up to 1 year after the procedure
Fee for the intervention
  • You will receive a quote at the first consultation.
  • The price includes hospitalization, operating room, anesthesia, surgeon, and surgical assistant fees.
  • Coverage by social security may be possible in cases of significant weight loss following bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding) or multiple pregnancies, or in cases of significant diastasis recti or umbilical hernia.
    Conditions: "excess skin and fat on the abdominal wall partially or totally covering the pubis and excess skin on the buttocks"
  • CCAM Act:
    – QBFA003: Total circular abdominal dermolipectomy

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Dr. Nathaniel Stroumza Escoffier, plastic surgeon
Article written by the editorial team and validated by Dr. Nathaniel Stroumza Escoffier, plastic surgeon — RPPS 10100674943
Published on July 21, 2025 · Updated on March 24, 2026 · Discover the journey of Dr. Stroumza
Sources & references HAS · SOFCEP · SFCPRE · PubMed · Order of Physicians
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation.
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