• Individuals with significant soft tissue looseness in one or multiple body areas
• Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that can impair healing or increase risk of surgery
• Non-smokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
  

Where do I begin?

A consultation with Dr. Barnthouse is the first step to learn how body lifting procedures can improve your body contours. A consultation is designed to fully educate you about your body lift in a non-pressured environment, and will include:

• A discussion of your goals and an evaluation of your individual case
• The options available in body lift surgery
• The likely outcomes of body lifting procedures and any risks or potential complications
• The course of treatment recommended by Dr. Barnthouse
  

Dr. Barnthouse will also answer your questions

Evaluation

Overall health and personal outlook can greatly impact the outcomes of body contouring surgery, including body lifts. These will be carefully evaluated in your consultation with Dr. Barnthouse. The success of your procedure, safety and overall satisfaction require that you:

• Honestly share your expectations
• Fully disclose health history, current medications, the use of vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Commit to precisely following all of Dr. Barnthouse’s instructions