Anyone with significant weight loss are left with residual folds of skin and fat excess that can appear unsightly. A body lift removes the excess loose skin and fat to contour and reshape your body to a slimmer and more beautiful you.
Significant weight loss most commonly results in loose excess skin from around the chest, abdomen, back, thighs and buttocks. There can be difficulty in maintaining hygiene underneath these skin folds, resulting in itching, rashes, and even infection. Despite the weight loss, there can be difficulty in fitting into the right clothes and affect your self-confidence.
These Tummy Tuck before and after pictures represent actual patients from Dr. Sudhanva. They will help to assist you in understanding your various options and enable you to set realistic goals for your own surgical outcome. Click on a patient for their specific case details.
The reasons to choose Dr. Sudhanva and his team for your procedure are comprehensive
He is an experienced cosmetic surgeon with exceptional finesse and honed eye for an appreciation of natural harmony and curves in body reshaping.
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r. Sudhanva is an active member of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS), an active member of the Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), a life member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), with Fellowship from International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and a member of the Association of Medical Consultants (AMC).
A board-certified plastic surgeon & expert with extraordinary expertise and skill to not only visualise the changes required to create pleasing & natural contours but also deliver that look to his patients.
A board-certified plastic surgeon & expert with extraordinary expertise and skill to not only visualise the changes required to create pleasing & natural contours but also deliver that look to his patients.
He is also well equipped to treat complicated cases as previously operated body lift cases (secondary body lift surgeries) where an improvement in the outcome is desired.
He is a Body Contouring expert uniquely trained with world-renowned massive weight loss surgery experts across the globe.
His interactions with specialist plastic surgeons at various national and international conferences have allowed him to achieve great results with uncompromised safety. The wide range of techniques and approaches learnt from each of these master body contouring surgeons has equipped Dr. Sudhanva with unparalleled experience to achieve your desired result with exceptional finesse.
You have excess, flabby, loose skin on the sides of the chest and upper back as a result of aging or massive weight loss.
An upper body lift removes and tightens the excess loose skin of the sides of the chest and back to give a well-toned appearance with improved contours.
You have excess loose skin in the central and lower abdomen, lower back with the deformed shape of buttocks.
A lower body lift removes and tightens the excess loose skin of the central and lower abdomen and lower back to give a tighter body with improved contours. The shape of buttocks are improved with a lower body lift as well.
You will experience the warmth, care, and attention to detail that Dr. Sudhanva and his team shall offer to you from the time of your first consultation, through the body lift surgery perioperative process and throughout the entirety of your recovery and follow-up. Irrespective of the change you desire, from subtle to more dramatic improvement in your face, they strive to offer the most natural results. The best body lift result is the one that doesn’t appear to be “done”. The passion, training, expertise, experience combined with meticulous attention to detail allows him to deliver one of the best body lift results in Mumbai, India.
Dr. Sudhanva will encourage you to list your concerns and discuss the changes you want to see. After a brief medical history and a physical examination, he will create a comprehensive plan keeping in mind your goals, desires, and existing anatomy. He will discuss thigh lift in detail, including its advantages, disadvantages, risks, and complications. If you are considering the best arm lift expert in Mumbai, India, contact Dr. Sudhanva today to schedule a consultation. He will listen to your concerns and explain the risks and benefits of the procedure so that you can make an informed decision about whether it is right for you.
Dr. Sudhanva will review your personalised surgical plan, anaesthesia, pre- and post-operative instructions, and follow up in detail and respond promptly to all your questions and concerns during these consultations. Photographic documentation for surgery will be done. You will undergo appropriate tests to assess your fitness for surgery. A list of instructions to be followed before & after the procedure will be provided.
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and takes approximately 2-4 hours. In an upper body lift, the excess skin rolls around your chest and back are removed to give you a flat chest with a well contoured upper body. The nipple is relocated to a natural position. In case of a lower body lift, the excess sagging skin is removed, and the upper abdomen skin is sutured to give a taut, well-toned abdomen.
The cost of mommy makeover starts from Rs 180,000 onwards and the actual cost would depend upon the procedures selected. The Procedure charges are an approximate cost towards Surgeon’s Fees, Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia charges. The range of charges cover day care centre to NABH accredited top corporate hospital setups in Mumbai. For more details about our pricingclick here
Since the skin excess is mostly circumferential, the procedure is continued into the back to give you tighter buttocks and a well-toned back. Depending on the skin excess, a new umbilicus may have to be created.
Tubes drains are placed, if necessary, to avoid the collection of blood or fluid, and are removed after 24-48 hours. A Compression garment is applied.
Following your surgery, you will be under observation until you are fully awake, pain-free, and comfortable. A Flexed position with the head end of bed raised and two pillows under your knees is given. This position prevents any tension on your suture line and allows better recovery.
A bent position is advised for 7-10 days after surgery for the same. The patient is encouraged to stand and walk with support the same day of surgery to prevent blood clots and early recovery. Some bruising and soreness is expected for a couple of weeks after surgery.
Compression garments are advised for a minimum of 12 weeks. The result of surgery is immediately visible and improves over the next 3-6 months once all the swelling reduces and skin redrapes to a more firmer and taut contour. Post-operative instructions, medications, and emergency contact details are shared.
You will follow up with Dr. Sudhanva 5-7 days and 12-14 days after the procedure. Additional follow-ups are advised at 6 weeks,12 weeks, and 6 months after your surgery

I was incredibly nervous about travelling abroad for plastic surgery (Mommy Makeover), did countless hours of research, and reached out to many surgeons before . I came across Dr. Sudhanva while searching for top plastic surgeons in India for cosmetic surgery. Dr.Sudhanva and his team were prompt in replying to my emails, and my virtual consultation with him helped me choose him for my surgery. He patiently answered all my questions and put me at ease. On meeting him in person, I knew I had made the right decision and could feel I am in good hands. I underwent a tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation, and thigh liposuction. The level of care I received exceeded my expectations, and I had a smooth recovery. The result is better than I expected, and I love the way I look. I would recommend him to anyone looking for cosmetic surgery in India.
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I underwent surgery for Man Boobs from him. He explained the procedure and post-operative care in great detail and answered all my questions. The surgery went smoothly exactly as he had mentioned. It’s been about 4 months since my surgery, and I feel great. I feel confident in my skin when I am shirtless. I would highly recommend him.
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I had a great experience with Dr. Sudhanva Kumar. I was very scared about getting a nose job. Dr. Sudhanva addressed all my fears regarding the surgery and thanks to him I felt confident about taking this big step. Now I can breathe more freely, and the result is exactly as I wanted it to be. I wish I had met him sooner and taken this decision much earlier in my life.
Read More| Anaesthesia : | General |
| Time : | 3-4 hours |
| Pain : | Moderate (Pain score 5-7/10) |
| Visible Results : | Immediately, Final result at 3 months |
| Results Last: | Lifetime |
| Hospital stay : | 1-2 days |
| Downtime : | 7-10 days |
| Lower body lift cost | INR 180000- 450000 |
| Fleur De Lis Cost | INR 200000- 500000 |
A belt lipectomy is a type of lower body lift. It is performed when the laxity of skin is only in the lower abdomen and back. It is performed through a groin crease incision passing all around the body to give you a well-contoured body.
Fleur de Lis is a type of lower body lift. Along with circumferential vertical skin excess (loose hanging skin folds below your tummy), there can be significant horizontal skin excess (loose skin in the central abdomen above your umbilicus). This skin also needs to be removed to give you a taut, well-contoured body. An inverted T shaped incision is preferred in this case. A new umbilicus may have to be created.
The upper body lift or thoracoplasty is a procedure that addresses the loose skin on your chest, including the back and side rolls. This procedure can achieve a well-contoured upper body with a flat chest.
The pain from the surgical procedure can be easily managed with the help of oral pain killers. Mild discomfort and tightness is expected until the body gets used to the newfound contours. However, if you are sensitive to pain, we will always be available to help your recovery.
Light exercises can be resumed 2 weeks after surgery. Cardio can be restarted by 6 weeks. Strenuous exercise involving the abdomen, including lifting heavy weights, can be restarted after 3 months.
It usually depends on how you feel. Most patients resume work by 2 weeks post-surgery.
The lower body lift scar is carefully planned to be kept hidden under your undergarments. Everybody heals differently; hence the way people scar also differs. The scars usually fade with time.Will my insurance cover arm lift?
Will my insurance cover arm lift?
An arm lift and thigh lift are procedures that can be performed along with body lift. Keeping in mind the operative time, a combination of procedures can be performed together.Will my insurance cover arm lift?
The specific risks and complications associated with your surgery will be discussed in detail during your consultation with Dr. Sudhanva.Will my insurance cover arm lift?
Body lift is a cosmetic procedure and not covered under insurance. However, in the presence of a documented umbilical or ventral hernia, part of the costs may be covered by insurance.The specific risks and complications associated with your surgery will be discussed in detail during your consultation with Dr. Sudhanva.Will my insurance cover arm lift?

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