What is a lower body lift?

Hi there- A lower body lift involves a tummy tuck or belt lipectomy on the front of the body, with concurrent tightening of the skin of the hips, and a buttock lift. The benefit on the abdomen is similar to a tummy tuck; the benefit for the thighs and buttocks can be conceptualized by imagining your thigh and... more

A lower body lift is a procedure typically done for patients that have a history of significant weight loss. it may also be known by several other names-belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift. It can include liposuction of the upper back or outer thighs. it typically improves contour of the abdomen,... more

Hello, A lower body lift is like a tummy tuck on steroids. The incision goes all the way around the lower tummy generally meeting at the top of the buttocks in the center of your lower back. Recovery is a bit longer than for just a tummy tuck and there are some wound healing risks over and above tummy tuck... more

A lower body lift is a procedure to remove excess skin from the abdomen, flanks, and back/buttocks.  This involves an incision totally around the lower abdomen and waist area.  The "lift" is directed to the thighs and buttocks areas.  This procedure is usually performed after profound... more

A Lower Body Lift (aka Belt Lipectomy) = Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) + lateral Thigh Lift (x 2) + Buttock Lift. To lift anything you have to reach directly over it and pull. The same applies to sagging skin and fat. When we gain weight and then deflate, the body is surrounded by such deflated, overhanging... more

A lower body lift generally refers to a procedure known as a belt lipectomy a.k.a. circumferential body lift.  These procedures are usually tailored for a patient who has experience significant weight loss.   These procedures are designed to recontour the entire waist and lower trunk... more

Massive weight loss patients may benefit from body lift procedures. The lower body lift addresses the hips, thighs, buttocks, and knee areas.  The goal of surgery is to restore natural proportions to the lower body, buttock, hips, and thighs.  This is performed by a belt lipectomy or more selective... more

A true Lower Body Lift includes a tummy tuck, outer thigh lift, and a buttock lift.  The effect is similar to pulling up a pair of loose fitting pants while flattening the tummy area.  Many times we also perform liposuction to the outer thighs or saddle sacks and the flanks. Many plastic surgeons... more