Hi, I read something recently about the Lower body lift addressing "muscle repair" that had "fallen." I do know that muscle repair is often involved with a Tummy tuck to repair weakened ab muscles, but I did not know other muscles could be involved in a lower body lift. Could you enlighten me?On the one hand it seems logical as the newly sewn skin needs to be tethered to something, but on the other hand, I'm not a doctor and that's what they pay you guys the big bucks for. Thanks in advance!
Answer: Body Lifting and Muscle Repair
The rectus muscles (abdominals) are the only muscles that I am aware of that are repaired during a body lift or a tummy tuck. They are tightened/repaired along the midline to flatten your abdominal wall. This helps the overall result of the tummy tuck/lift.
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The rectus muscles (abdominals) are the only muscles that I am aware of that are repaired during a body lift or a tummy tuck. They are tightened/repaired along the midline to flatten your abdominal wall. This helps the overall result of the tummy tuck/lift.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Muscle Repair During a Lower Body Lift Thank you for your inquiry regarding muscle repair with a lower body lift. The 360 circumferential lower body lift begins with an incision across the buttocks that extends to the hips. The tissue beneath the buttocks is manipulated, leading to a lift and reduction of the buttocks. Simultaneously, the hips are also lifted and reduced. If desired, the buttocks can be augmented using a tissue flap or fat transfer. Once the patient is turned over, the anterior part of the body lift is addressed. Here, an incision is made low in the abdomen, extending up to the sternum and the flanks. The anterior abdominal flap is then dissected and freed. Given that many patients seeking a lower body lift have experienced massive weight loss, the rectus abdominis muscle (commonly referred to as the "six-pack") is often weakened, distended, or separated, a condition termed 'rectus diastasis'. This muscle stretches from the sternum to the pubic bone and usually requires tightening during the procedure. Although there are various techniques, the prevalent method involves a double-layer closure of the rectus muscle from the sternum to the pubic bone, ensuring a lasting flat abdomen. Once tightened, any excess abdominal skin is tailored and removed. Thank you for your question. I hope this information provides clarity on the process. Dr. Katzen
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Muscle Repair During a Lower Body Lift Thank you for your inquiry regarding muscle repair with a lower body lift. The 360 circumferential lower body lift begins with an incision across the buttocks that extends to the hips. The tissue beneath the buttocks is manipulated, leading to a lift and reduction of the buttocks. Simultaneously, the hips are also lifted and reduced. If desired, the buttocks can be augmented using a tissue flap or fat transfer. Once the patient is turned over, the anterior part of the body lift is addressed. Here, an incision is made low in the abdomen, extending up to the sternum and the flanks. The anterior abdominal flap is then dissected and freed. Given that many patients seeking a lower body lift have experienced massive weight loss, the rectus abdominis muscle (commonly referred to as the "six-pack") is often weakened, distended, or separated, a condition termed 'rectus diastasis'. This muscle stretches from the sternum to the pubic bone and usually requires tightening during the procedure. Although there are various techniques, the prevalent method involves a double-layer closure of the rectus muscle from the sternum to the pubic bone, ensuring a lasting flat abdomen. Once tightened, any excess abdominal skin is tailored and removed. Thank you for your question. I hope this information provides clarity on the process. Dr. Katzen
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Lower Body Lift Muscle Repair The lower body lift circumferentially removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and back. This procedure simultaneously tightens the abdominal muscles while lifting the lateral thighs and buttocks in an upward direction. The only area where the muscles are tightened during this procedure is the midline of the abdomen. If you have questions regarding muscle tightening, don't hesitate to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Lower Body Lift Muscle Repair The lower body lift circumferentially removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and back. This procedure simultaneously tightens the abdominal muscles while lifting the lateral thighs and buttocks in an upward direction. The only area where the muscles are tightened during this procedure is the midline of the abdomen. If you have questions regarding muscle tightening, don't hesitate to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.
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December 1, 2011
Answer: Muscle Repair with Body Lift
Thank you for your question.
The muscles that are repaired during a "body lift" are the abdominal muscles (which normally have separated with weight gain / pregnancy, etc.).
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Answer: Muscle Repair with Body Lift
Thank you for your question.
The muscles that are repaired during a "body lift" are the abdominal muscles (which normally have separated with weight gain / pregnancy, etc.).
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September 1, 2015
Answer: A Lower Body Lift with Muscle Tightening
Lower body lifts are most commonly performed after large weight loss. The same stresses that stretch the skin, can also stretch the abdominal muscles. It is common to tighten the case (the fascia) of the abdominal muscles with a lower body lift much the same as it is done with a tummy tuck.
The muscle is imbricated and repaired at the midline. This can be done with, or without a vertical scar on the abdomen. The vertical scar is added to a lower body lift, or a tummy tuck, when there is too much loose skin on the upper abdominal wall.
Sometimes I will also tighten the external oblique fascia to further hourglass the muscular contours. Muscle tightening of the sides and back is not normally needed, as the ribs and spine provide added support, and prevent the muscles from being stretched.
I hope this answers you question. Additional information is available on the video attached to this posting.
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Answer: A Lower Body Lift with Muscle Tightening
Lower body lifts are most commonly performed after large weight loss. The same stresses that stretch the skin, can also stretch the abdominal muscles. It is common to tighten the case (the fascia) of the abdominal muscles with a lower body lift much the same as it is done with a tummy tuck.
The muscle is imbricated and repaired at the midline. This can be done with, or without a vertical scar on the abdomen. The vertical scar is added to a lower body lift, or a tummy tuck, when there is too much loose skin on the upper abdominal wall.
Sometimes I will also tighten the external oblique fascia to further hourglass the muscular contours. Muscle tightening of the sides and back is not normally needed, as the ribs and spine provide added support, and prevent the muscles from being stretched.
I hope this answers you question. Additional information is available on the video attached to this posting.
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