LOWER BODY LIFT

Weight Loss Patients Appreciate Lower Body Lift

Those who have realized massive weight loss, as well as some who have undergone numerous pregnancies, may find they are unhappy with the appearance of their lower body. Most commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck,” a lower body lift can remove excess, sagging skin at the abdomen to help return the body’s contour.

Dr. Henry Wells of Wells Plastic Surgery was one of the first plastic surgeons to work with those who have experienced massive weight loss, such as those who have had Bariatric surgery and one of the few in central Kentucky who perform the lower body lift. When an individual is severely overweight, or has had numerous pregnancies, the abdominal muscles and skin becomes stretched to fit the contour of their larger body.

A lower body lift is used to remove the excess skin as well as tighten the abdominal muscles to help return the body to the natural contour present prior to the weight gain or pregnancies. The first step of a lower body lift at Wells Plastic Surgery removes the excess skin from the circumference of the trunk while lifting the thighs and buttocks. Additional procedures may be part of the overall lower body lift.

In addition to removing excess skin of the trunk, the second phase may include:

  • Medial thing lift
  • Arm lift
  • Breast lift

Prior to considering a lower body lift, it is important to understand the procedures can be lengthy with the first phase taking between two and five hours, depending on the amount of work done. The second phase can also last two to five hours, again depending on the performed surgeries. An overnight stay will be required in each phase as the procedures are considered major surgery.

Those planning to lose a lot of weight or are planning another pregnancy are usually advised to delay having a lower body lift, as additional pregnancies may cause the abdominal muscles to stretch again. Consultation with the medical professionals at Wells Plastic surgery can help guide a person through the protocols of a lower body lift as well as what to expect during the surgery and their need for follow up care.

Typically, recovery from the operations can take from two to four weeks, depending on the individual’s health and ability to recover from surgery. Since the surgery involves an incision that typically extends from hip bone to hip bone, as well as skin being removed, there will be visible scarring, but the procedures used in the plastic surgery practice often allows the scars to fade over time.

The results of a lower body lift can be more than an improvement to a person’s physical experience and has often been described as a life-changing experience. The dramatic results can add confidence as well as an improved appearance.

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