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Armando Soto, MD answers: Lower body lift with incision under buttocks?

Is there anyone out there willing to do lower body lifts with an incision *under* the buttocks?

I tried it with an incision in the belt line, skin undermined, etc, but excess butt and thigh skin was not addressed. I know it's not an 'accepted' technique but I also know the lower the incision to the problem area the more effective the result, and I can't live like this anymore.

Already underwent lower body lift with belt-lipectomy scar line and thigh undermining -- no improvement to butt/thigh area, so why won't any surgeons try this other approach?


Armando Soto, MD
9 months ago

Hi there,

I understand your concerns with your outcome from your prior surgery, and that you would like to achieve more tightening of the buttocks and thighs. I'm not sure I agree with you that this would only be possible through the more radical approach you describe though, as the traditional approach to body lifting is usually extremely successful in addressing these areas, even in patients with extreme amounts of loose, stretchy skin.

In addition to probably not being necessary to achieve your goals, the approach you describe would put you at high risk of having a scar that creates long term discomfort when you sit, and the greater potential for injury to your Sciatic Nerve (one of the largest and most important nerves in the body); that's why you haven't been able to find a surgeon who would do this. I would return to your original surgeon and review this with them. See if a revision might make you happier.

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