Does a Lower Body Lift also include Liposuction?

Thank you for your question. A lower body lift procedure typically involves excising or removing excess skin and fat around the midsection, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Liposuction may be performed in certain cases to help contour the treated areas, but it is not always necessary or included in the procedure. Whether liposuction is necessary or not depends on the individual patient's body type and areas of concern. It's essential to have a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your individual needs and create a personalized treatment plan. Thank you again for your question and wishing you luck in your journey.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

   Sometimes liposuction may provide a benefit and sometimes it may not.  This is really determined by the physical exam.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.Yes, a body lift can include some strategic and focused liposuction.  I am unable to tell what you might need without photos.



To be sure what is right for you, see two or more board
certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete
evaluation.



I hope this helps.

A lower body
lift or belt lipectomy is 3 procedures performed during the same operative
session – a tummy tuck, an outer or lateral thigh lift, and a buttock
lift.  I do include liposuction of the
abdomen with an abdominoplasty and liposuction of the outer thighs with a
lateral thigh lift and liposuction of the hip area with a buttock lift.  Removing
the excess skin and tightening the lower body does not always remove all of the
stubborn fat deposits that are under the skin.  I feel liposuction in conjunction with the other procedures is necessary
to provide the best possible result of a body lift.  Liposuction of other areas such as the
flanks, knees, or medial thighs is not included with a standard lower body lift
but can be performed at the same time as the body lift to further enhance the
result.  For example, liposuction the
back and flanks area would further enhance the waistline and the buttocks after
a body lift.  Since a body lift is in itself
an extensive procedure, you must be healthy and a low risk for anesthesia to be
a candidate for any additional procedures to be performed with a body lift.  Be sure to research only board certified
plastic surgeons and then schedule a consultation to determine if you are a
good candidate for a body lift.Be well and
good luck!@norrisplastic

Most plastic surgeons refer to a 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).    Liposuction is commonly utilized as an adjunctive procedure if needed during a body lift.  Please visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Here are a few tips:1. Keep your scar low so that it is hidden in the smallest bathing suit2. Have your surgeon use Experil, a long acting pain reliever injected at the time of surgery for reduced pain and shorter recovery3. Have your surgeon use Xeralto or Lovenox to reduce your risk of blood clots4. Have your surgeon tighten your rectus diastasis and flatten you tummy muscles5. Have your surgeon use progressive tension sutures to stitch your tummy skin down and not use a drain 6. Use incrimental compression garments during and after surgery to reduce risk of leg blood clots7. Have your surgeon use dissolvable sutures so you have no stitch marks8. Have your surgeon make your belly button a pinch on the small side since they stretch bigger9. Have your surgeon gently shape your abdominal flap to create a more athletic appearance and muscular contour10. Have your surgeon use Prineo tape bandages that stick on for six weeks to improve your tummy tuck scar.11. Begin post operative massage one to two weeks after surgery to speed recovery12. Begin with a board certified plastic surgeon and visit several offices13. Seek a surgeon who does at least 100 tummy tucks per year14. Internet discussions do not replace the advice of your physician

Thanks for your question.In many cases massive weight loss patients will have areas of stubborn fat.  This creates areas of skin deflation and areas of skin and fat that are thicker around the deflated regions.  I find that targeted liposuction helps me get a uniform contour and improves the surgery results. These procedures require a good understanding of the incisions used and appropriate recovery time.  I recommend a detailed conversation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.I hope this has been helpful

Liposuction can be used as an adjunct to standard abdominoplasty or alower body lift (extended abdominoplasty), to further contour problem areas.Your plastic surgeon can best explain whether or not this procedure wouldenhance your result.

A "standard" body lift involves no liposuction.  Some surgeons, however, will use liposuction for their procedure for various reasons.  If you are looking for fine-tuning/contouring with liposuction, discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  They may give you a significant discount.

Thank you for your question. Different surgeons take a different approach but in general it is not "included" in a body lift. Liposuction can be used in conjunction with or in addition to a body lift for areas of stubborn fat. Make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to be evaluated and he or she can help you decide what is best for you. Good luck.