About GLP LIFT
The science of transformation — completed.
GLP-1 medications rewrite the rules of weight loss. We complete the transformation with precision body contouring designed specifically for patients who've done the hard work.
Our Mission
Weight loss changes everything. Surgery finishes it.
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide have fundamentally changed what's possible in weight management. Patients are achieving 20–30% total body weight reduction — results that once required bariatric surgery. But rapid, significant weight loss leaves behind a challenge no medication can solve: excess skin and soft tissue that resists diet and exercise.
GLP LIFT was founded on a single conviction: that the final chapter of your transformation deserves the same precision and expertise as every step that came before it. We specialize exclusively in post-weight-loss body contouring — the panniculectomies, tummy tucks, arm lifts, breast restorations, and facial rejuvenations that complete what GLP-1 therapy and bariatric surgery begin.
Our patients aren't seeking cosmetic enhancement. They're reclaiming the body their hard work earned.
The Science
Why post-weight-loss surgery is a distinct specialty
Skin doesn't snap back
After significant weight loss, skin loses the elasticity needed to retract. Collagen and elastin fibers stretched over years cannot recover — only surgical removal restores a smooth, contoured result.
GLP-1 patients have unique anatomy
Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 therapy creates different tissue characteristics than gradual loss. Our surgical planning accounts for nutritional status, skin quality, and the specific distribution of excess tissue common in GLP-1 patients.
Timing and staging matter
Optimal outcomes require weight stabilization for at least 3–6 months before surgery. We guide patients through the right timing, nutritional optimization, and staged procedure planning to maximize safety and results.
Functional and aesthetic outcomes
Excess skin causes rashes, infections, and mobility limitations — not just aesthetic concerns. Post-weight-loss surgery addresses both functional impairment and the aesthetic completion patients deserve.
Board Certified
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Residency - 6 years
University of Chicago — Plastic Surgery
Fellowship - 1 year
Ohio State University Medical Center
Affiliated Hospitals
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Patient Rating
5.0 stars · 40 verified Healthgrades reviews
Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Chicago
One of the nation's most prestigious academic medical programs
Dr. Benjamin Lemelman is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Chicago with over 10 years of experience in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago — one of the nation's most prestigious academic medical programs — followed by fellowship training at The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Dr. Lemelman practices at Advocate Medical Group in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood and is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Swedish Hospital — both recognized for excellence in patient safety and surgical outcomes.
His clinical focus spans the full spectrum of post-weight-loss body contouring: abdominoplasty, panniculectomy, arm and thigh lifts, breast restoration, liposuction, and facial rejuvenation. Patients consistently describe his approach as thorough, unhurried, and deeply reassuring — a surgeon who explains every detail and remains accessible throughout recovery.
"Dr. Ben told me he would change my life. He did that and more. I love my results so much I would go through it again without hesitation."
— Verified Healthgrades Patient, September 2026
Surgeries now booking into Spring & Summer 2027.
Consultation spots are limited and filling fast. Request yours today to discuss your goals and build a personalized surgical plan.