Reshape your midsection and restore firmer contours with a lower body lift, a comprehensive procedure that removes excess skin and redefines your waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks. At Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong use advanced techniques to deliver natural-looking results tailored just to you.
Reshape Your Waist, Hips, and Buttocks
A lower body lift is a comprehensive procedure that aims to address loose, sagging skin and tissue around your abdomen, hips, buttocks, and thighs. Often performed after significant weight loss, it combines elements of a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and buttock lift to restore firmer, smoother contours. During the procedure, excess skin is removed, underlying tissues are tightened, and the remaining skin is repositioned for a more toned shape. The result is a balanced lower body profile that complements your natural proportions.
What Are the Benefits of a Lower Body Lift?
- Remove excess, sagging skin for a smoother appearance
- Tighten underlying tissues and improve body contours
- Reduce irritation, rashes, and hygiene challenges caused by skin folds
- Restore comfort in clothing and improve mobility
- Enhance self-confidence with a firmer, more balanced shape
- Achieve long-lasting results when paired with a stable weight
- Combine multiple contouring benefits in a single procedure
Am I a Suitable Candidate for a Lower Body Lift?
You may be a suitable candidate for a lower body lift if you are struggling with loose, hanging skin and weakened tissue that diet and exercise cannot improve. This procedure is especially common after massive weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery or lifestyle changes. Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong carefully evaluate your overall health, medical history, and personal goals to determine if this surgery is right for you.
You may be a candidate for a lower body lift if:
- You have significant skin laxity around your abdomen, hips, buttocks, or thighs
- You are bothered by persistent chafing, irritation, or hygiene concerns from excess skin
- You are at or near a stable, healthy weight for at least 6 to 12 months
- You are in good general health without uncontrolled medical conditions
- You are a nonsmoker or able to stop smoking before and after surgery
- You have realistic expectations and understand the recovery process
What Happens During the Lower Body Lift Procedure?
During a lower body lift, you are placed under general anesthesia so you remain fully asleep. Our surgeons make a circumferential incision around your waistline, typically low enough to be hidden by underwear or swimwear. Through this incision, they carefully separate the skin and underlying tissue, remove redundant folds, and tighten the supportive tissue layer (fascia) that gives your body structure. Liposuction may also be used to contour stubborn fat pockets. The procedure is comprehensive and can address the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs simultaneously. Once the tissues are reshaped, the remaining skin is draped over the new contours and secured with layered sutures to minimize tension and promote healing. Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong use advanced techniques to help minimize scarring while restoring firm, natural-looking body proportions.
What is the Recovery Process Like After a Lower Body Lift?
After undergoing a lower body lift, you can expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the first few weeks, which are managed with prescribed medications and compression garments. Most patients require two to three weeks off work, but full physical recovery can take several months. You will notice an immediate improvement in body contours, but the final results become more visible as swelling subsides over the course of three to six months.
Why Choose Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Center?
Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center is a premier destination for advanced body contouring procedures, backed by over 35 years of surgical expertise. Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong are board-certified and fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery and post-massive weight loss body contouring. They use state-of-the-art techniques to achieve natural, lasting results tailored to your unique body and goals.
Our surgeons frequently collaborate as co-surgeons on complex procedures, ensuring the highest level of precision to help you achieve results that conform to your anatomy. Having performed more than 10,000 procedures, they have earned the trust of patients and other doctors and nurses alike. Schedule a consultation for a lower body lift in Rancho Cucamonga or Murrieta to restore your contours.
