Oklahoma City plastic surgeon, Dr. Clinton Webster, helps patients achieve their goals by removing the excess skin and fat that can remain in the lower body following a major weight loss. As the body adjusts to a smaller size, sometimes, the skin simply cannot return to normal. A lower body lift using a circumferential (360) incision addresses these concerns that typically affect the lower abdomen, hips, lower back and buttocks. During surgery, the excess skin in these areas is trimmed away, liposuction is used to treat underlying fat pockets, and the remaining tissue and skin is pulled tight for a smooth and toned look. For many patients, this surgery can reshape the lower body and complete their transformation towards a new, beautiful figure.
During a lower body lift, an incision is made horizontally across the lower abdomen, circling the body. Through these incisions, excess fat pockets will be removed using liposuction and the underlying tissue and muscle will be pulled tight. An experienced surgeon will make every attempt to trim away as much loose skin as possible, while protecting the incision area to minimize scarring.
All lower body lift surgeries are performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. The duration of the surgery depends on how many procedures are performed and to what extent. It is common for a surgery of this nature to take 3-4 hours or longer. The recovery can also be quite trying. It could take 2 weeks or longer before work and normal activities can resume. A lower body lift can create a natural shape and a leaner, more toned figure. Patients who adhere to a healthy lifestyle can enjoy their surgical results for years.
While this procedure produces great results, scarring is inevitable. However, every effort is made to create clean incisions and leave a thin scar line. These incisions are also created low to follow the natural bikini line and keep them hidden if a bathing suit is worn. The scars will continue to heal and fade over time. Most patients feel their sleeker, tighter body outweighs the scarring.
Individuals contemplating a lower body lift will need to be at or near their goal weight. If they anticipate losing a significant amount of weight, this needs to happen first. Once the weight has been lost, a physical will be required to ensure the body has stabilized enough to endure surgery.
