Does a lower body lift address/pull down back skin?

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Recently had a tummy tuck but looking to turn it into a lower body lift. I have some loose skin above the flanks/mid back, will a lbl pull this down and correct it?

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thanks for your question. A lower body lift typically focuses on removing any excess skin in the lower back region, and lifting the buttocks and thighs. This may, to some extent, address tissue laxity in the flanks and mid-back, but if this is the main area of concern it may be that you would benefit more from a belt lipectomy, with the scar hidden on the back in the bra line. I would recommend visiting a plastic surgeon who specialises in body surgery and seek their opinion.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question regarding whether a lower body lift pulls down the back skin. This is an excellent question. During a lower body lift, 360 body lift circumferential, belt lipectomy, belt abdominalplasty, or belt dermolipectomy, the anterior abdomen is pulled down. 360 circumferential lower body lift, During a he lower back is not pulled down, rather the buttock is undermined and pulled up.  If you want the upper and lower back skin pulled up, I would suggest a vertical or horizontal torsoplasty. some plastic surgeons call the horizontal torsoplasty a brastraplasty.  During these torsoplasty procedures, excess upper and lower back skin is pulled either laterally during a vertical torsoplasty, or upward during a horizontal torsoplasty or brastraplasty. If you have any more questions regarding body lift 360 circumferential lower body lift belt lipectomybelt abdominoplasty, dermolipectomy, vertical torsoplasty, horizontal torsoplasty, brastraplasty, since the body lift is a big procedure, performing the body lift. Do your research.  circumferential lower surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on. If you cannot find an experienced, lower body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state or country if you must. Sincerely,Dr. Katzen(Certified by the American Board of Pla, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.)

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes it seems like you might be a very good candidate I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of body lifts. Good luck with your future surgery!I hope my answer helped you and if it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.  Have a great day.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It depends upon where the laxity it, how aggressive the PS is in addressing the laxity.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question;   Yes indeed the abdominoplasty or tummy tuck addresses the skin in front  of the abdomen the lower body lift in the other hand will address skin in the lower part of the body including thighs and also the flanks and lower  back.

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