Does a Lower Body Lift also include Liposuction?

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