August 02, 2023 | Body Contouring
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Body contouring procedures are a great way to eliminate sagging skin and unwanted pockets of fat following significant weight loss, pregnancy, or rapid weight fluctuations. The lower body lift is a popular procedure that specifically targets sagging skin around the midsection, hips, thighs, and buttocks.
Many patients wonder if they can combine their lower body lift surgeries with other body contouring procedures, such as a thigh lift. The answer is: Yes!
Below, we will discuss how beneficial it is to combine body contouring procedures such as the body lift and thigh lift for optimum, full-body sculpting.
What Is a Lower Body Lift?
A lower body lift, or circumferential body lift, addresses excess sagging skin and fat deposits in the abdomen, waist, hips, lateral thighs, and buttocks.
During the procedure, your board-certified plastic surgeon will make specific incisions around the areas of concern to perform liposuction, which will remove pockets of fat. The skin is then repositioned into a more appealing, firmer position before the excess is removed.
Dr. Frank Agullo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience with body contouring procedures. During your body lift consultation, Dr. Agullo will assess your goals and concerns before designing a custom surgical plan.
Because Dr. Agullo believes in preserving the unique aspects of each patient, each body lift will be different.
Body Lift Techniques
While a tummy tuck has a similar technique as the body lift, abdominoplasty focuses solely on the midsection. The lower body lift targets the entire lower circumference of the body: the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks.
If you have specific areas that you would like to address for your lower body lift, Dr. Agullo can customize your surgery to suit your needs. For example, as Dr. Agullo targets the buttocks area to lift the underlying tissue, he can perform Brazilian Butt Lift surgery to further improve buttock projection and contour simultaneously.
Body and Thigh Lift Combination
It is common for patients who experience excess sagging skin around the midsection to also have it on their thighs. Dr. Agullo often includes a lateral thigh lift during the lower body lift procedure.
The lateral thigh lift involves making an incision from the groin around the circumference of the hip region, which targets the hips and outer legs.
If you would like to incorporate more body contouring to your thighs, there are a few additional options.
- Medial thigh lift: Targets fat and skin around the middle of the thighs
- Extended thigh lift: Often combined with the medial thigh lift, this is a good option for those with excess skin and fat throughout the entire thigh
- Spiral thigh lift: Improves the medial, anterior, lateral, and posterior thighs
You may want to consider cosmetic breast surgery with your lower body lift. With extreme weight loss, women often lose volume in their breast tissue, and their skin stretches and sags, resulting in sagging or droopy breasts.
Breast lift surgery is a fantastic option for removing excess skin to elevate the breasts to a higher position on the chest, reshape drooping breasts and nipples, and reveal a perkier, more youthful bust. Breast augmentation can remedy lost volume and increase the size, shape, and feel of the breasts.
Who Is a Candidate for Lower Body Lift Surgery?
Lower body lift surgery can give you the contours you deserve after major weight loss or rapid weight fluctuations. It can be extremely disappointing to deal with sagging skin that detracts from your hard work. Combining your body lift surgery with other breast and body procedures can give you a transformative boost in confidence and allow you to enjoy your body again.
Candidates for lower body lift surgery should be in generally good health, are close to their ideal weight, are nonsmokers, and have reasonable expectations for results.
During the consultation, Dr. Agullo will review your medical history to ensure the safety of elective surgery. He will give you a physical examination and then discuss your goals for your body, ensuring that you can be a part of achieving your dream aesthetic.
Interested in Learning More About Lower Body Lift Surgery in El Paso, TX?
If you have questions about combining your lower body lift with body contouring procedures or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Agullo today, call us at (915) 590-7900 or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
