Does a Lower Body Lift Include a Butt Lift? Will a LBL Get Rid of my Excess Thigh Skin?

Hi Saggymom,
Buttocks lifts are included in a lower body lift. The incision goes from the abdomen, over the hips, onto the buttocks. During that surgery, the abdominal skin, lateral hip skin, and buttock skin is removed. Excess skin on the upper outer portion of the thigh is removed but none on the inner portion.Compare before and after body lifts that are available online to determine if you would be a good candidate for a lower body lift.
Thank you, J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question.

Lower Body Lifting generally does lift the buttocks as well as the lateral thighs.  The extent to which these are lifted depends on each individual patient's starting point.

Visit with well experienced plastic surgeons who can show you examples of lower body lifts.

Typically a lower body lift or belt lipectomy does include a
buttock lift.  During a body lift a
circumferential incision is made and then that one incision is used to tighten
the abdomen, lift the outer thighs as well as lift the buttocks.I  f you would like to add additional volume to
the buttocks after that area has been lifted a fat transfer could be done.  A fat transfer or Brazilian Butt Lift
involves liposuctioning areas of stubborn fat from other areas of the body and
then injecting the fat into the buttock area.  The lateral thigh lift included with the body lift is designed to remove
excess skin from your outer thighs.  If
excess skin in your inner thighs is a concern for you then a medial thigh lift
would be needed to remove the excess skin from your inner thighs which is
considered a separate procedure.  Be sure
to research for only board certified plastic surgeons in your area.  Then schedule an appointment for a
consultation and thorough physical exam to make sure you are a candidate for a
body lift.Be well and good luck!@norrisplastic