If you have loose skin or extra fat around your abdomen, hips, waist, or lower back, a lower body lift by Dr. Teri N. Moak might be for you. This procedure removes excess skin and fat, tightens abdominal muscles, and lifts the buttocks and outer thighs, enhancing your lower body contour.
When you have multiple aesthetic concerns on the lower body
Life events such as pregnancy, significant weight loss, or aging can lead to various aesthetic concerns on the lower body. These may include stubborn fat, loose or sagging skin around the abdomen, hips, waist, and lower back, and separated abdominal muscles. These issues often resist diet and exercise, leaving you with a “pouching” and sagging appearance. Additionally, small hernias or rectus diastasis (separated abdominal muscles) can contribute to an uneven, unbalanced figure. A lower body lift in Atlanta can address all of these concerns simultaneously.
What is a lower body lift?
A lower body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that addresses multiple aesthetic concerns in the lower body. It removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, hips, waist, and lower back while tightening loose abdominal muscles. This procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals who experience stubborn fat deposits, loose or sagging skin, and separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) due to factors like pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. By contouring and lifting these areas, a lower body lift enhances the overall body shape.
Lower body lift can treat the following:
- Loose skin of the abdomen, hips, waist, and lower back
- Excess fat deposits in the abdomen, hips, waist, and lower back
- Separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis)
- Sagging buttocks
- Outer thigh laxity
- “Pouching” effect in the midsection
- Loss of tone due to aging, pregnancy, or significant weight loss
- Small hernias in the abdominal wall
- Imbalance in body proportions
You may be a candidate for a lower body lift if:
- You have loose skin or extra fat around your hips, lower back, and abdomen
- You want to improve the shape and contour of your midsection
- You have generally good physical and mental health
- You are a nonsmoker, or are willing to stop smoking before surgery
- You have realistic expectations from the procedure
- You have worked hard to lose weight and want to complete your body transformation
- You want to achieve optimal proportions and balance in your figure
- You do not plan to make significant weight changes in the future
What happens during your lower body lift procedure?
During your lower body lift in Atlanta, an Anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia. Dr. Moak will make strategically placed incisions around your lower abdomen, hips, and lower back. These incisions allow her to remove excess skin and fat, tighten loose abdominal muscles, and lift the buttocks and outer thighs. Liposuction may be performed to enhance contouring. After reshaping the underlying tissue, Dr. Moak will close the incisions with sutures, apply dressings, and fit you with a supportive compression garment to aid in healing.
What is the recovery following a lower body lift?
Following your lower body lift, you should plan to rest and take it easy. You’ll be up and walking the day after surgery, though soreness will last for several weeks. You can resume normal daily activities within 2-3 weeks but avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and intense exercises for the first three weeks. You’ll wear a compression garment for about six weeks. Sensation in the treated areas may temporarily decrease, but it should return over time. The final results of your lower body lift in Atlanta are usually seen within 6-12 months.
Lower body lift FAQs
What if I want to have a child in the future?
If you think that you may want to become pregnant in the future, it’s important to mention this to your surgeon. Pregnancy can change your body size and shape unpredictably, potentially affecting the long-term results of your lower body lift.
How soon can I see the results?
While you’ll notice an immediate improvement in your body contour, the full results typically develop over 6-12 months as swelling subsides and your body heals.
Be beautiful, thoughtfully
Dr. Teri N. Moak is a dedicated plastic surgeon who believes in the power of thoughtful beauty. She combines her artistic vision with medical expertise to help you achieve natural-looking, confident results. By focusing on your unique needs and goals, Dr. Moak ensures each procedure is tailored just for you. If you’re considering a lower body lift in Atlanta to enhance your contour and boost your confidence, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moak today.
