A lower body lift resculpts the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks to provide you with a dramatic transformation in your mid and lower body. If you have a significant amount of drooping skin in this region, a lower body lift may be the ideal procedure to restore smoother, more pleasing contours.

Am I a Candidate for a Lower Body Lift?

At Grossman Plastic Surgery, the majority of our body lift patients are undergoing surgery after weight loss. Whether through bariatric surgery or through diet and exercise, extreme weight loss can result in excess skin on the breasts, back, abdomen, and thighs. A lower body lift can help you achieve a normal body contour after your weight loss.

Other candidates for a lower body lift include

• Any man or woman who has had significant weight loss, leaving laxity of not just the abdomen, but also the buttocks, inner thighs, and outer thighs
• Women in their 30s and 40s who are looking to remove remaining post-baby weight
• Individuals who would like to tighten the skin in the thighs and buttocks in conjunction with a tummy tuck
• Individuals with localized excess skin and fat in the abdomen, flanks, and back
• Individuals with skin laxity in the upper thighs and buttocks

Lower Body Lift Procedure

Denver plastic surgeons Dr. John A. Grossman and Dr. Philippe A. Capraro will customize your lower body lift procedure to address your unique needs and aesthetic goals. A circumferential incision is made completely around the lower waist similar to a thong bikini line with a slight V-shape above the buttock crease. Excess skin and fat is removed from the abdomen, hips, and above the buttocks. Sagging tissue is lifted, tightened, and excised, resulting in a smoother appearance. Your abdominal muscles are then reconstructed and tightened. Often, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will perform liposuction on the outer thighs and other areas for enhanced results.

A lower body lift is a very extensive procedure and can take anywhere from three to seven hours to complete. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and an overnight stay of one or more days is required.

Recovery and Follow-Up Care

Recovery from a lower body lift takes a considerable amount of time, and you may experience some discomfort. You are encouraged to walk right away, and you can resume light activities after about three weeks. You should be able to return to work at this time; however, it will be about six weeks before you can engage in strenuous activities.

Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will monitor your progress during regular post-surgical check-ups, providing you with advice on proper exercise, diet, and activity regimens to facilitate your recovery.

A Commitment to your Total Body Harmony

Denver board certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro believe that patient education is an important component to the care they provide for you. This is especially true when you are undergoing surgery after weight loss. Through the patient education process, you will develop the tools to maintain a healthy post-surgery lifestyle, including proper diet and exercise routines. As a result, you will receive much more than an aesthetic enhancement. You will be well on your way to achieving total body harmony which will benefit you for the rest of your life.

Please contact our Denver plastic surgeons today to schedule your initial consultation. Grossman Plastic Surgery serves body lift patients in the Denver and Littleton, Colorado area.