Lower Body Lift
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This procedure, also known as belt lipectomy, provides improved shape of your body’s lower and mid areas. It resculpts your hips, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Procedures often included in a lower body lift include buttock and thigh lifts and a tummy tuck. This is usually done on patients who have had a massive weight loss due to gastric bypass or other means.
Read about other cosmetic procedures for abdomen and trunk if you would like to know more.
What It Can Do for You
If you’re wondering how you’d look like after undergoing this type of cosmetic procedure, you can stand in front of the mirror and take a look at your abdomen. Grab the lower part of your abdomen with your fingers to get a handful of skin. This is how much this procedure can tighten your skin. But to get a more accurate information, consult a cosmetic surgeon.
You will go through a series of tests and discussions to make sure you understand the procedure and its effects, including possible risks. You will also be informed about the proper care and maintenance of your body after the surgery. Make sure you inform the doctor about your medical history and other concerns you might have that can affect the outcome of the surgery.
Consulting a Surgeon
A lower body lift is a complex cosmetic surgery procedure, since it is a combination of surgeries, in the first place. You’ll need to be careful in choosing your surgeon. Deal with specialists who are experienced in this particular type of surgery and can show you proof of successful operations. It would even be better if you’re able to read or hear testimonials from previous patients. Ask for before-and-after photos of former patients. Be sure to discuss with him your expectations and concerns, from the procedure to the costs. This is to eliminate surprises, problems, and regrets after you’ve undergone the surgery.
Other Reminders
This procedure involves the removal of excess fat and skin in the entire middle part of your body. Before the surgery starts, a general anesthesia or mild sedation will be given to you. While this procedure is oftentimes done in a clinic or hospital, there are cases when it’s allowed to be done in the patient’s home. However, a nurse has to be hired to take care of the patient, especially right after the surgery. You can go back to work in approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Effects of the surgery will be visible after a month. Keep in mind that the recovery period for cosmetic surgery patients is very critical. Read more about this on our cosmetic surgery recovery page.


