Sometimes you need a lift. We’re not talking about a pick-me-up at the end of a tough day or a ride to the store, but rather a lower body lift, a surgical procedure that reshapes the lower body. Patients who have lost a dramatic amount of weight are usually excellent candidates for a lower body lift. This procedure removes excess skin and helps to create a tighter, more contoured body appearance.
If you’ve lost significant weight through bariatric surgery or other methods, a lower body lift can help finish your weight loss journey and improve your contours for increased confidence, easier exercise, and improved clothing fit.
A lower body lift focuses on contouring and slimming, and is our most popular body lift procedure. Discover five essential areas Dr. Yegiyants can improve with this transformative procedure.
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Lower Abdomen
Tummy troubles are one of the most significant body complaints after weight loss. The abdominal area is a common site for loose and stretched-out skin and excess fat. Many patients choose to address these issues with a lower body lift.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) techniques remove excess skin, tighten abdominal muscles, and contour the abdomen. A traditional tummy tuck focuses on only the front of the abdomen, but a lower body lift takes things further. It extends the tummy tuck around the body to provide 360 degrees of tummy tightening.
Thighs
When you gain weight, it distributes excess fat across the body, not only in the tummy area. Many patients accumulate fat in the thighs. When weight loss occurs, the upper thigh often has extra, lax skin that a lower body lift can address.
By removing excess skin on the upper legs, a lower body lift can create a smoother, more contoured thigh appearance.
Flanks
You may be unfamiliar with the term “flanks,” but we’re sure you’ve heard of its nickname – love handles. Since a lower body lift provides a 360-degree tummy tuck, it addresses loose skin and excess fat on the sides of the waist, too. This procedure can smooth love handles and improve the contours of your waist.
Hips
A lower body focuses on your trouble spots to reshape the body after weight loss. Patients with excess skin and fat in the hip area will notice improved contours after treatment.
Buttocks
A saggy, deflated bottom is common after weight loss. A lower body lift removes excess skin from the buttocks, but it does not provide shape. If your backside still looks flat and after your body lift, consider a Brazilian butt lift to recreate youthful fullness and a curvaceous derriere.
Finish Your Weight Loss Journey With Dr. Yegiyants
Obtaining an ideal weight provides a wealth of physical and mental benefits to men and women. Unfortunately, many patients struggle with loose, stretched-out skin after weight loss. A lower body lift removes this skin, improves body contours, and helps patients feel more comfortable and confident in their post-weight loss appearance.
Learn more about a lower body lift in Santa Barbara, CA, by contacting Dr. Yegiyants.