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Body Lift in Hanover for a New Quality of Life

After successful weight loss or pregnancy, excess skin can dampen your joy at your new body. A body lift offers a comprehensive solution to harmonize your body’s silhouette and enhance your well-being.

The benefits of a body lift with Dr. Limbourg

Personalized consultation
Customized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
Many years of experience
Over 20 years of expertise in plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Lockwood Body Lift
A gentle technique that minimizes scarring and promotes faster healing
Holistic approach
Consideration of both aesthetic and functional aspects.
Comprehensive follow-up care
Personalized care for optimal healing.
Intimate atmosphere
Confidential care in a comfortable practice setting.
A natural body shape with as little scarring as possible

Body Lift at Dr. Limbourg's Practice

At Dr. Limbourg’s practice in Hanover, we offer comprehensive consultations and treatments for body lifts. Whether following significant weight loss or pregnancy, we assess your individual situation and develop a customized treatment plan.Our specialized team uses state-of-the-art techniques to precisely remove excess skin and fat tissue and improve your body contour.

Feel good in your own body again—thanks to Bodylift

After significant weight loss, the physical transformation is often not yet complete. While the pounds may be falling off, excess, sagging skin is frequently left behind. The chest and arms, abdomen, hips, thighs, back, or buttocks—these areas in particular tend to develop excess tissue that no longer retracts. This can be distressing—both physically and emotionally.

A body lift, also known as a circular body lift or full body lift, offers a lasting solution in such cases. The procedure not only removes unsightly skin folds but also restores the harmonious contours of your body. The goal is to adapt your new body image to your changed reality—for greater self-confidence, freedom of movement, and a zest for life.

Quick Facts

Duration of surgery

About 5 hours

Type of anesthesia

General anesthesia

Hospital stay

2 days

downtime

Approx. 2–4 weeks

Our areas of expertise in body lifts

Circular lower body lift

Removal of excess skin from the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and thighs to create a harmonious silhouette.

Lockwood Body Lift

A gentle technique that results in minimal scarring and faster healing.

In combination with further streamlining measures

Can be combined with an upper arm or thigh lift for a comprehensive result.

When success brings new challenges

Many of our patients report that successfully losing weight does not automatically lead to satisfaction. This is because if the skin does not retract as desired, sagging skin remains instead of a slim body. This can:

  • make it difficult to wear tight clothing or underwear,
  • impede physical activities,
  • lead to infections or irritation in skin folds,
  • severely undermine self-esteem.

It is not uncommon for those affected to withdraw socially or feel uncomfortable in intimate situations. In such cases, a body lift is not only an aesthetic procedure but also a functional one that provides psychological relief.

What happens during a body lift?

A body lift, particularly a lower circular body lift, is a comprehensive procedure designed to tighten the entire lower body. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.

An Overview of the Body Lift Procedure

Positioning in the prone position: The first incision is made in an arc over the buttocks toward the hips. The tissue is loosened, and excess skin and fat are removed—significantly tightening the buttocks, flanks, and back.

  • Change to supine position: The incision continues in an arc down to the lower abdomen. The navel remains in place—the tissue is mobilized downward.
  • Abdominoplasty: If necessary, the abdominal muscles are also tightened (e.g., in cases of rectus diastasis). Excess skin and fat are removed.
  • Sutures and scar placement: The scar runs in a circular pattern along the bikini line—it can be easily concealed later by underwear or a bikini.
  • Combination with other lifts possible: Upon request or as needed, the procedure can be combined with an upper arm, breast, or thigh lift.

Lockwood Body Lift – a gentler technique

The so-called Lockwood body lift is a more modern technique based on preserving key tissue bands. Advantages of this method:

  • lower rate of post-operative bleeding
  • shorter healing time
  • reduced scarring
  • better tissue repositioning and anchoring

This technique is particularly suitable for patients who desire moderate tightening with maximum aesthetic results. We will discuss whether the Lockwood procedure is recommended for you during your consultation.

Get personalized advice

Whether you’re looking for a change, a correction, or a fresh start—we’ll take the time to listen to you. During a one-on-one consultation, we’ll work together to determine what’s possible and what’s truly right for you. We’ll approach this with empathy, honesty, and as equals. Schedule your consultation today at our practice in Hanover.

Real reviews

Over 600 patients trust Dr. Limbourg's practice

September 20,2025
I am so grateful to Dr. Limbourg. Six months ago, she performed a breast implant removal and reconstruction using my own fat. Fortunately, I didn’t need a breast lift, even though other specialists strongly advised me to have one! I listened to my gut feeling, and Dr. Limbourg was right! The result turned out absolutely beautiful, even without a lift. To me, she is the best doctor. You feel so well taken care of by her. A huge thank you for this new lease on life.

Juli

July 30,2025

„There are simply no words to describe what Dr. Limbourg and her team have done for me. I had my revision rhinoplasty about a week ago, and the results are already impressive.“

Kadir A.

April 25,2025

“The consultation was empathetic and very professional—I felt well taken care of and understood from the very first moment.”

Sophie M.

March 19,2025

“Dr. Limbourg took plenty of time to answer all my questions calmly, which helped ease my nerves before the procedure.”

Sharon R.

January 29,2025

“With great tact and professional expertise, Dr. Limbourg achieved exactly the result I was hoping for—simply fantastic!”

Sandy A.

December 24,2024

“The results of my cosmetic treatment exceeded my expectations—I’m more than satisfied and would come back anytime.”

Anna K.

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