Cellulite & Lower Body Lift - Will the Lift Help with Cellulite?

Yes.  What you are seeing is more than cellulites.  You have lower body skin and tissue laxity that is contributing to the cellulites.  The best approach for these would be a complete lower body lift.  In my practice, this involves a buttock lift, outer thigh lift, thigh lift from the front, tummy tuck, and correction of the pubic laxity.  Also, liposuction will be performed at the same time in most cases.  To learn more, please visit our website and youtube on lower body lift, with our extensive gallery of body lift patients.

Hello hope4change. Thank you for your question regarding the impact of a lower body lift on cellulite.

A lower body lift could help with cellulite, especially in the areas where skin is pulled tight. However, with gravity and the natural elasticity of your skin, it's hard to say how much improvement you will see in cellulite. The results vary from person to person.

In addition to a lower body lift, there are other treatments that can be offered for cellulite, including:

Cellulite Reduction Treatments: Procedures like Cellulaze, which involves laser treatment under the skin to break up the fibrous bands causing cellulite.

Radiofrequency Treatments: Such as VelaShape or Venus Freeze, which use radiofrequency energy to heat the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Subcision: A minor surgical procedure that involves breaking up the fibrous bands under the skin that cause cellulite dimples.

Topical Treatments and Creams: Products containing caffeine or retinol can temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite by tightening the skin.

While a lower body lift can improve the overall contour of your body and reduce the appearance of cellulite, it's important to have realistic expectations. Combining surgical and non-surgical treatments often yields the best results.

Good luck. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding cellulite and a lower body lift.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic Surgeon

The lower body lift is a procedure designed to remove excess lower back and lateral thigh skin. This procedure simultaneously lifts the buttocks and lateral thigh skin in an upward direction. This maneuver tightens the thigh skin and improves thigh contour. This tends to make cellulite less noticeable without actually eliminating it.If you're concerned about lower body lift surgery and how it will affect cellulite, it's appropriate to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This plastic surgeon should be able to answer your questions and formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.