Lower Body Lift

So, you’ve lost lots of weight, but what remains is a large amount of flabby, unsightly skin. This problem is not unusual, and it is especially pronounced for post-bariatric or stomach band surgery patients. When an individual loses a large amount of weight, the skin and underlying muscles – which had been stretched for a long period – remain even after the fat is gone. The result? Areas of sagging skin and tissue, which can cause not only embarrassment, but also clothes to fit uncomfortably. The reality is that excess, flabby skin does not respond to exercise and dieting. Because your skin has lost its elasticity, this excess skin will simply not tighten up with traditional weight-loss methods, regardless of your diet or exercise regimen.

There is a solution, however, and that solution is lower body lift surgery at our Greater Atlanta plastic surgery center. The lower body lift is also known as a belt lipectomy, because, during the procedure, a horizontal belt of excess skin will typically be removed to address sagging skin throughout the body. Once the excess skin is gone, we can also repair any loosened muscles while also removing leftover fat with liposuction. To give your body the sculpted appearance you desire, your lower body lift surgery may also involve a combination of procedures, including a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and buttock lift, such as in a mommy makeover – depending upon your needs.