Lower body lift

Lower body lift surgery is a type of body enhancement procedure that is commonly recommended for people who have lost a massive amount of weight. It may be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with torso surgery as part of a full-body tuck. Body sculpting with a belt lipectomy removes excess skin and fat to restore your natural contours.

Belt surgery is needed in these cases because the skin does not have the elasticity to conform to your body after you live with excess weight. Another benefit of this type of body tightening surgery is that it removes fatty bumps and bulges that are difficult to remove with diet and exercise.

Losing a large amount of weight is a cause to celebrate. You’ve worked hard to improve your health and appearance. Unfortunately, the loose skin in your lower body and bulges of isolated fat take away from the results. This is why we recommend a lower body lift after weight loss. Your physique is restored to a toned and contoured appearance, and you no longer have to deal with having skin hanging from your lower body.

Lower body lift recovery takes four to six weeks. For the first two weeks, you’ll need to rest at home. Avoid bending over and lifting objects for the first three weeks. Doing so puts pressure on the incisions and soft tissues and may affect the final results of your surgery. We do recommend that you walk around your house every few hours and change your position when sitting and lying down. This helps reduce the risk of blood clots and other complications.

You may have some residual swelling for a few months. Once the swelling is completely subsided, you can see the full lower body lift results. You’ll need to avoid exercise and strenuous activities for up to two months.

Lower body lift scars are significant, but they are hidden by your underwear and swimsuit. Initially, the incisions heal with a slightly pink or tan color that is a bit darker than your natural skin color. Lower body lift scars after one year more closely match your natural skin color, but they are still discernable due to the difference in color and texture.