Body Contouring Surgery with Dr. Matthias Spiegl in Salzburg & Tullnerfeld

After significant weight loss or pregnancy, excess, sagging skin often remains – particularly on the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs. A body lift can help to harmoniously tighten body contours and restore an aesthetically balanced silhouette.
Dr. Matthias Spiegl, a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, specializes in body contouring operations and performs body lifts in Salzburg and Tullnerfeld using the most modern techniques and the highest precision.

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• What is a body lift?
• The body lift procedure
• Healing process & downtime
• Consultation, planning, and costs
• Dr. Spiegl – Your specialist for body lifts in Salzburg & Lower Austria
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a body lift?

A body lift is a comprehensive body tightening procedure that can treat several areas simultaneously – usually the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and thighs.
The goal is to remove excess skin and tissue, reshape the body, and restore the natural contour after weight reduction.
Depending on the initial findings, a distinction can be made between the following variants:

• Lower Body Lift: Tightening of the abdomen, hips, and buttocks (can be combined with a thigh lift).
• Upper Body Lift: Tightening of the chest, back, and possibly the upper arms.
• Total Body Lift: A combination of both procedures for a complete body lift.

The body lift procedure

The body lift is performed under general anesthesia and lasts – depending on the extent – between 2.5 and 6 hours.
The procedure is performed on an inpatient basis, usually with a stay of 2 to 3 nights.
During the operation, Dr. Spiegl removes excess skin and reshapes the underlying tissue. In addition to treating excess skin, liposuction may be necessary to remove local fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. This step contributes to a better-shaped and more refined contour. The incisions are placed so that the scars are as inconspicuous as possible – for example, along the bikini line or in natural skin folds. Suction drains are often required and are removed after a few days.

Healing process & downtime

After a body lift, the body should be given time to regenerate.
Dr. Spiegl and his team will accompany you closely during this phase to ensure an optimal result.

• Inpatient stay: 2–3 nights.
• Ability to work: after approx. 2–3 weeks.
• Sports: after 6–8 weeks.
• Final result: visible after 3–6 months.
• Outcome: long-lasting, permanent with a stable weight.

To support healing, compression garments are worn for about 6 weeks to reduce swelling and stabilize the new body shape.

Consultation, planning, and costs

If you are interested in a body lift, you are welcome to arrange a consultation appointment with Dr. Spiegl. During your first appointment, questions will be clarified without time pressure, comprehensive advice will be given, and photo documentation will be created. You should definitely bring all available medical reports from your patient history. If, after receiving the cost estimate (the price of a body lift starts at approx. €9,500 including anesthesia and hospital stay), you decide to have the operation with Dr. Spiegl, an appointment for the operation will be made together. In this regard, it is important to know that in Austria, by law, two weeks must elapse between the consultation and the consent to the operation.

Dr. Spiegl – Your specialist for body lifts in Salzburg & Lower Austria

Thanks to his extensive experience in body contouring after weight loss, Dr. Spiegl combines surgical precision with a fine aesthetic understanding – for natural, harmonious results. Whether you would like a consultation in Salzburg or Tullnerfeld – at all locations you benefit from the personal care and expertise of Dr. Matthias Spiegl.
Dr. Matthias Spiegl is a renowned cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience and expertise in the field of aesthetic surgery. Dr. Spiegl is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery and, in addition to his Austrian license, also holds Swiss and British medical licenses. After his highly specialized international training with stages in England, Switzerland, and Scotland, he settled in Salzburg and Tulln. His specialization includes, among others, aesthetic breast surgery, which he performs at a high level, conscientiously and without compromise.
As an additional qualification, Dr. Spiegl passed the European specialist examination in 2018 and is a “Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” (FEBOPRAS). This additional qualification is rare, especially in Austria, and further distinguishes the specialist in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Spiegl is a member of numerous national and international professional societies, another quality feature:

• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Austrian Society for Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Swiss Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• General Medical Council (United Kingdom)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a body lift?

A body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure to tighten the body’s skin, in which excess skin and fatty tissue on the abdomen, flanks, back, and often also in the buttocks area are removed. The goal is a harmonious body contour, especially after major weight loss.

Who is a body lift suitable for?

A body lift is suitable for patients with significant excess skin, usually after massive weight loss or bariatric surgery. Requirements are a stable body weight, good general health, and realistic expectations of the result.

How does a body lift work?

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and lasts – depending on the extent – several hours. The skin is tightened circularly, excess tissue is removed, and the remaining skin is repositioned. A hospital stay of several days is often required.

How long does healing take after a body lift?

The first recovery phase lasts about two to three weeks. During this time, physical rest should be maintained and a compression garment should be worn. After about six weeks, light sporting activity is usually possible again. The final result appears after several months.

Do visible scars remain after a body lift?

Yes, a body lift leaves scars, but these are deliberately placed so that they can later be covered by underwear or swimwear. With good scar care, they fade significantly over time.

What does a body lift cost with Dr. Spiegl?

The costs for a body lift with Dr. Spiegl start at 9,500 euros. The exact price depends on the individual findings, the scope of the operation, and the duration of the hospital stay, and is determined in a personal consultation.