Does the lower body lift also include the inner thigh area?

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Generally medial thigh is separate from the body lift

Body lift means different things to different people. I think of body lift being the same as a circumferential abdominoplasty where the scar goes all the way around the lower trunk. The areas that benefit the most are the abdomen, LATERAL thighs, droopy buttocks and back/ side rolls. Because of the way our skin is tethered to our muscles and bones there is little tightening of the medial thigh with a body lift alone. A procedure to tighten the medial thigh is... more

Lower body lift

This term has no universally accepted definition. Typically, it is a tummy tuck with the incision extended around to the back to tighten the flanks and buttock areas. It does not include an inner thigh lift, which would add additional incisions and skin removal along the inner thigh. Thanks and best wishes.

Lower Body Lifting

Thank you for your question. Lower Body Lift can mean different things to different people but generally, it includes the tummy, back, buttocks and lateral thighs. Normally, the medial thighs would be a different procedure. These are large procedures with long recovery periods and so discuss with your surgeon as to the best way to proceed for your specific case. Best wishes.

What does a lower body lift include?

Most plastic surgeons refer to a lower body lift as a circumferential body lift = belt lipectomy. This procedure is essentially 3 procedures in one: extended tummy tuck + waist/lateral thigh lift + buttock lift (with the option of buttock augmentation). For your inner thighs, you will likely need a separate medial thigh lift procedure. Please visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.

Does the lower body lift also include the inner thigh area?

A lower body lift is surgery on the lower torso. The incision is made along the lower abdomen extending all the way around the back. With an inner thigh lift, the incision is made in the bilateral groin crease.

Lower body lift

Lower body lift may mean many things The inner thigh lift can be incorporated with a circumferential lift. A buttock lift with or without augmentation can be incorporated. Body contouring surgery has to be tailored to the needs of the individual and their anatomy and desired look. Each area has to be addressed with the plastic surgeon, and an agreement has to be reached as to what can be done in one cession and which areas has to be done in a second surgery. Understand where... more