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Improve the Shape of Your Body

Body Lift Surgery

A lower body lift is performed after a person has had significant weight loss or has had liposuction and body contouring to remove large areas of fatty deposits. It improves the shape of the body and removes extra skin that would otherwise be left behind to be an unsightly sag. When the body is overweight, the skin can develop a dimpled, irregular skin surface that is known as cellulite. Whether caused by significant weight gain, pregnancy or heredity, a lower body lift can address these effects on the body.

Remove Excess Skin

What is a lower body lift?

In most cases, a lower body lift is a series of surgical procedures performed at one time resulting in the excess skin removed from areas most affected by a major weight loss. Areas that are typically treated with body contouring are:

  • The abdominal area, locally and into the lower back area and sides
  • The buttocks, that may be low, flat or shaped unevenly
  • The groin that may sag into the inner thigh
  • The inner or outer thighs.
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Benefits of a Lower Body Lift

Why undergo lower body lift?

You’ve lost a significant amount of weight but still have areas of excess skin that remain from being at your maximum weight. This skin has been severely stretched and damaged and has lost its elasticity. There is a very good chance this skin may never decrease on its own and can hinder the performance of daily activities and cause serious hygiene issues. The only way to improve the appearance of these areas is having this skin surgically removed. There are several different procedures for body lifts that you may need to ensure that your receiving the best Lower Body Lift Washington DC has to offer. These body lift procedures include:

Lower Body Lift Surgery:

This procedure combines techniques from the tummy tuck and the butt lift. Dr. Feledy works around the lower body, removing the apron of loose skin and tissue. The incisions are placed within natural skin folds, which allows post-surgical scars to be well hidden. Dr. Feledy may choose to combine the body lift with liposuction to remove small areas of excess fat.

Panniculectomy:

A panniculectomy is a functional operation that removes a large hanging apron of skin (pannus) from the abdomen. Patients requiring a panniculectomy often have severe hygiene issues that have resulted in infection or require surgical removal to correct these problems. Although we take aesthetic considerations into account for all of our procedures, this is not considered a cosmetic procedure.

Mons Rejuvenation:

Following significant weight loss, female and male patients are often left with a sagging of the tissue that lies over the pubic bone. This region is call the mons. Fullness and sagging of this region can cause difficulty with urination, sexual function and satisfaction, and clothes fitting. Although this area may be a source of embarrassment, we commonly address this area during abdominal contouring. This area will be reduced and elevated to provide a more youthful appearance.

Extended abdominoplasty:

An extended abdominoplasty is procedure that falls between an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and a body lift. The incision for an extended abdominoplasty extends onto the back but does not go completely around the torso like the body lift procedure described above. An extended abdominoplasty allows for the complete excision of larger abdominal areas and flank region, and some lifting of the lateral thighs (but to a lesser extent than a body lift).

Upper Body Lift:

Some patients have significant back rolls they desired correcting with an upper body lift. For women, we often hide this incision beneath the bra-line. For men, incision line placement is often dictated by the position of the back rolls.

Ideal Candidates

Are you a good candidate for a lower body lift?

If you’re considering a lower body lift, you should be at a stable body weight, in generally good health, and be highly motivated to improve your appearance. It's important to have realistic expectations for the outcome of your procedure and notify Dr. Feledy if you have high blood pressure, blood-clotting issues, or tend to form excessive scars.

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“After years of being far too overweight, I got a lower body lift. I was afraid of the surgery but it went smoothly and my life is completely different as a result. Dr. Feledy was so confident that I felt in good hands the entire way.”

- M.G.*

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Body Lift Recovery

Depending on your procedure, your initial recovery will take between 10 to 14 days and, in some cases, patients need up to three weeks.

It’s possible for larger procedures to require thin tube be put in place to prevent fluid accumulation, which is removed in seven days. During this time, Washington DC body lift patients will need to get plenty of rest and should limit their activity. Swelling, numbness, tenderness, and a feeling of tightness are common but will subside over time. Patients should avoid strenuous activity for six weeks and exposure to the sun for several months. The doctor will provide more specific steps about your recovery from body contouring surgery.

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Body Lift Results

What results can I expect from a lower body lift?

After weight loss, many people seek plastic surgery to correct the excess skin and residual fat deposits that remain. Although they are not "physical" scars, many weight loss patients believe these are constant reminders of their past. At Belmont Plastic Surgery, we consider it a privilege to participate in your weight loss journey and we are committed to helping you realize your goals. It has been great to share in the personal successes of our patients as they radiate a new sense of self-esteem and self-confidence. We offer comprehensive care for our significant weight loss patients and your safety is always our first priority. We work closely with bariatric (treatment of obesity) surgeons and physicians specializing in weight loss, nutritionists, primary care physicians, and weight loss support groups to ensure this goal. The result aimed for will be established in your consultation with Dr. Feledy before receiving the procedure. Incisions are strategically placed so that any scarring that may occur will not normally be visible. If you’re looking to find out more about how Belmont Plastic Surgery strives to provide the best and safest lift body lift Washington DC has available, contact us today to set up your free consultation.

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Your Body Lift Consultation

What to expect in your consultation:

Picking a board certified plastic surgeon with experience and expertise in body lifts is a key to making sure you're getting the best lower body lift Washington DC has available. If you're thinking about having this procedure done, you should schedule a consultation with Dr. Feledy, who has expertly performed many body lift surgeries. A typical consultation will take at least an hour. During your consultation, Dr. Feledy will:

  • Discuss what results you are intending with a lower body lift
  • Perform a thorough examination
  • Explain in detail what he recommendations for you and why based on your needs

The caring staff of Belmont Plastic Surgery will meet with you and make sure that any questions you have about financing and insurance are answered completely. Dr. Feledy will also show you body lift before and after photographs of his patients so you can look at his earlier work and see actual results for yourself and what to expect. It is important that you and Dr. Feledy agree on the cosmetic details of your surgery in order to obtain the body lift results that you want.

Lower Body Lift Before & After Photos

See Belmont Plastic Surgery's lower body lift before and after results. It is important to look at before and after images to get an idea of what can be achieved with a surgery and to help guide the process with the doctor of determining the outcome you are going for.

Lower Body Lift Before and After
Lower Body Lift Before and After

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Frequently Asked Questions

All surgeries carry some risk of complications that can be minimized by a qualified surgeon. There are a few rare side effects, including nerve damage, blood clots, scarring, pain, swelling or heart and lung complications. As with any surgery, there is the risk of bleeding, infection and poor wound healing. Every effort is taken to ensure any risks are minimized. Be sure to ask Dr. Feledy about these risks during your consultation. Belmont Plastic Surgery prides itself on providing the safest lower body liftsin Washington DC, and works to make any procedure as painless and easy as possible.

Schedule your consultation today

The surgeons at Belmont Plastic Surgery are here to help you take the next step on your aesthetic journey. Whether you want to restore what has been lost or improve upon what you already have, our surgeons will help you make the best possible choices for your care and deliver excellent results. Every day is an opportunity to live a more beautiful life. Seize your opportunity today with a consultation at Belmont Plastic Surgery.

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