Lower Body Lift

A lower body lift, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, hips and lower back. Lower body lifts surgery can also lift and shape the buttocks and outer thighs, as well as tighten the underlying muscles of the abdomen. This surgery combines a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, a thigh lift, and a buttock lift. This is an ideal procedure for men and women who have excess hanging skin as a result of aging, pregnancy, or massive weight loss.

Plastic surgeons begin lower body lift surgery with an incision around the waist, across the lower abdomen, and down the inner thighs. Inner thigh lift incisions are then extended to the hip and end just above the buttock crease. Around the abdomen, excess skin and fat is removed while abdominal muscles are tightened and stitched into place. Drains are typically placed in the incisions to avoid fluid build up during healing.

Plastic surgeons explain that general anesthesia is required and, the surgery can take several hours, and typically requires an overnight stay in the hospital or surgical center. Most individuals undergoing a lower body lift usually take 2 to 3 weeks off from work for recovery. Normal activities can usually be resumed within weeks after surgery.

The best candidates for a lower body lift are men and women that are physically and mentally healthy, seeking to address the loose sagging skin on their lower body. Those interested in a lower body lift should also have realistic expectations about the results they can expect after surgery.

 

 


Individuals who are planning to become pregnant, or are experiencing significant changes in their weight should delay surgery procedures, as these situations will stretch or loosen the skin, impacting the overall results from their surgery.