Lower Body Lift
Sleek and Sculpted
Why choose MidAmerica Plastic Surgery for your lower body lift?
If you’ve experienced significant weight loss or struggle with loose, sagging skin on your lower body, a lower body lift offers the opportunity to regain taut, sculpted contours.
This procedure helps to tighten and reshape the lower body, addressing common concerns like excess skin and stubborn fat in the buttocks and thighs. At MidAmerica Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ryan Diederich, a board-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in lower body lifts, offering personalized care to ensure each patient achieves their desired results. Discover how a lower body lift can enhance your body’s contours and boost your confidence. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Diederich today.
Refine and Restore Your Lower Body
What is a lower body lift?
At MidAmerica Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ryan Diederich performs lower body lift surgery, also known as a belt lipectomy, to help patients from Maryville, Edwardsville, and the St. Louis area improve the appearance and shape of their underlying tissue by removing excess skin and fat. This procedure tightens and reshapes the abdomen and buttocks, resulting in a smoother and more toned appearance.
Pregnancy, heredity, natural aging, and changes in weight can cause your body to settle. Exercise can strengthen muscle but cannot necessarily address excess skin, fat, and loss of elasticity. If your lower body appears saggy or loose, and you desire a more youthful-looking silhouette, a lower body lift in Glen Carbon, Illinois, from MidAmerica Plastic Surgery may be right for you.
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What to Expect
What is the lower body lift procedure like?
The lower body lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia to ensure comfort. Dr. Diederich will make precise incisions to remove excess skin and fat from the targeted areas. He will then tighten and contour the remaining skin for a smoother, more defined look. After the procedure, you will be monitored during the initial recovery phase. Dr. Diederich will provide detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure optimal healing.
Before the Lower Body Lift Surgery
- Get lab testing or a medical evaluation, as needed.
- Take certain medications or adjust your current medications, as recommended.
- Stop smoking well in advance of your surgery.
- Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding (if okay with your primary care physician. If you cannot stop, please let us know).
- Pre-Op instructions will be provided before the procedure. Please read these thoroughly for additional information.
The Day Of the Lower Body Lift Surgery
- Completed as an outpatient procedure or with a hospital stay, depending on your particular needs.
- Nothing to eat or drink the day of surgery.
- You will need someone to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Comprehensive and Customized
What conditions does a lower body lift address?
A lower body lift addresses several common conditions, including:
- Excess Skin: Loose, sagging skin often resulting from significant weight loss or aging.
- Stubborn Fat: Areas of fat that remain despite diet and exercise efforts.
- Uneven Contours: Imbalances in the body’s shape due to skin laxity and fat deposits.
Find Balance
What areas of the body can a lower body lift address?
A lower body lift can effectively target and improve the following:
Thighs: Reshapes the abdomen to reduce sagging and improve contours.
Buttocks: Lifts and tightens the buttocks for a more youthful and toned appearance.
Celebrate Your Silhouette
What are the benefits of a lower body lift?
Achieving a more toned and sculpted lower body can help you feel more confident in your appearance. Eliminating excess skin can also improve physical comfort and eliminate issues like chafing. By practicing good post-operative care and maintaining a stable weight, you will enjoy sustained improvements in your body contours.
Unlock Your Best Self
Am I a candidate for a lower body lift?
Ideal candidates for a lower body lift are individuals who have excess skin and fat in the lower body areas. Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results. They should also be committed to maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Individuals with certain medical conditions or who are not prepared for the recovery process may not be suitable for this procedure. Dr. Diederich will evaluate your health history and discuss whether a lower body lift is the right option for you.
A lower body lift may be right for you if:
- You have excess skin laxity in your abdomen and buttocks.
- You are physically healthy and don’t have a medical condition that impairs healing.
- Your weight is stable.
- You do not smoke or use nicotine products.
After the Lower Body Lift Surgery
Lower Body Lift Recovery
Detailed post-operative instructions will be provided and carefully reviewed before the procedure. Please keep these close throughout recovery. We prioritize a well-supported recovery and are always available to answer any questions or concerns. Attending all scheduled post-operative appointments with Dr. Diederich is important to ensure a smooth recovery and the best possible result from your procedure.
Recovery from a lower body lift involves a few weeks of downtime. Patients should expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort during the initial healing phase. Following Dr. Diederich’s post-operative instructions is imperative, including wearing compression garments and avoiding strenuous activities. Most patients can gradually return to their normal routines within 2-6 weeks, but full recovery may take several months as residual swelling subsides.
Unleash Your Best Body
Lower Body Lift Results
A lower body lift enhances your body’s natural contours, giving you a smoother and more toned appearance. Patients report a significant boost in self-confidence. The results of a lower body lift can also provide excellent motivation for continuing to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
When can I see the results?
You will start to see initial results from your lower body lift within a few weeks, with full results becoming visible as the swelling subsides and the body heals over the next few months.
How long do the results of a lower body lift last?
The improvements will be long-lasting, provided you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryan Diederich
Dr. Diederich is a Southern Illinois native realizing his dream of giving back to the community. He helps patients feel and look their best with his surgical skills and compassionate care.
Now What?
Schedule Your Lower Body Lift Consultation
Dr. Ryan Diederich is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in a range of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery in Glen Carbon, IL. If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon east of St. Louis, you can schedule a consultation online or call us at (618) 288-7855 to schedule an appointment.
For more information see the American Society of Plastic Surgery topic “Body Lift”
*This article is intended as a guideline only. This is not intended as medical advice. There are no guarantees written or implied from the information presented here. Only a consultation can provide an appropriate evaluation and discussion regarding any procedure. Refer to your physician for medical decision-making and advice.
Lower Body Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
A lower body lift is performed to:
- Remove excess loose skin and fat that hangs from thighs.
- Smooth and tighten tissue in the thighs.
- Define and shape the upper legs.
A lower body lift will involve some scarring, but Dr. Ryan Diederich and his team place incisions strategically in less visible areas to minimize their appearance. Over time, these scars generally fade and become less noticeable. The goal is to achieve the best possible results while ensuring that any scarring is as discreet as possible.
Yes, you can combine a lower body lift with other procedures to achieve a more comprehensive transformation. Dr. Diederich will discuss your goals and evaluate your suitability for combining treatments to ensure a personalized approach that meets your needs and delivers optimal results.
At MidAmerica Plastic Surgery, we perform every procedure in accordance with the highest safety standards. Selecting an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Diederich is key to minimizing the inherent risks of surgery. Make sure to follow all aftercare instructions carefully and contact us any time you have questions or concerns before or after your procedure.
Seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pains, or unusual heartbeats
As with any procedure there are risks of complications regarding a lower body lift. Fortunately, with a thigh lift, these risks are minimal. These include but are not limited to:
- Unfavorable scarring
- Bleeding (hematoma)
- Infection
- Fluid accumulation
- Poor wound healing
- Skin loss
- Blood clots
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Anesthesia risks
- Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling
- Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
- Major wound separation
- Asymmetry
- Recurrent looseness of skin
- Pain, which may persist
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Persistent swelling in the legs
- Possibility of revisional surgery
- Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible or produce irritation that require removal
