What’s Included in a Body Lift?

A lower body lift offers the ability to address loose skin in multiple areas with a single surgery. Dr Thomas offers lower body lifts to his patients looking for dramatic results with just one time under anaesthesia.

COMPONENTS OF A LOWER BODY LIFT

A lower body lift can be customised to your specific needs. Some of the areas commonly treated with this procedure include:

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift focuses on removing excess skin and smoothing the contour of the outer thigh. This produces a sleeker transition from the knee to the hips.

Buttock Lift

This procedure lifts and firms the buttock area by removing excess skin and restoring a more youthful contour to the buttocks.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck tightens abdominal muscles while removing loose skin and repositioning the belly button. During a lower body lift, the sides and back of the midsection are also tightened and contoured.

Inner Thigh Lift

While a thigh lift primarily addresses the outer thigh area, Dr Thomas can add an inner thigh lift to provide slimming and contouring to the entire circumference of the thigh. This procedure removes loose skin in the area between the legs.

Liposuction

Some patients seeking a lower body lift also have isolated deposits of fat that linger after their weight loss goals are met. Use of liposuction during a lower body lift can remove those deposits and produce a smoother body profile overall.

ABOUT THE LOWER BODY LIFT

A lower body lift is performed in an accredited hospital under general anaesthesia. An incision is made around the circumference of the body. It is placed below the bikini line when possible to keep post-operative scarring hidden inside clothing. 

During the procedure, Dr Thomas removes redundant skin and excess tissue to smooth out the contour from the knees to the waistline. All of the areas listed above are addressed as requested by the patient.

A lower body lift can take many hours to perform and requires a few nights in the hospital afterward to ensure your recovery process begins in safe hands. The recovery from this procedure can take a number of weeks, with more recovery time expected for more extensive procedures. 

Though the recovery period requires a significant investment of time and effort, the pay-off is dramatic body contouring that can last for many years. You will need to commit to a healthy diet and exercise regimen to ensure your results last for as long as possible.

If weight loss has not given you the results you were hoping for, a lower body lift might be the right procedure for you. Schedule your personal consultation with Dr Thomas by calling us on 03 9034 7738 and find out if you are a good candidate for this surgery.

MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION

Our website is intended to provide general information about body lift surgery and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice. It is important to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon to determine if a body lift is the right procedure for you. The following considerations should be part of your decision-making process.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry risk. The potential risks and complications associated with body lift surgery include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, changes in sensation, asymmetry, poor scarring, and the need for additional surgery. It is important to understand the risks involved and weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of surgery before undergoing a body lift.

Recovery

Recovery time after body lift surgery may vary depending on the individual, the extent of the procedure, and the technique used. In general, patients should be prepared to experience some discomfort, swelling, and bruising after surgery. Patients must also be prepared to take time off work and other activities (including exercise) and follow post-operative instructions to promote proper healing and minimise the risk of complications.

Results

Individual results may vary depending on a number of factors, including the patient’s natural body shape and the surgical technique employed. It is critical to have realistic expectations about the outcome of body lift surgery and understand that each patient’s outcome will be unique. It is also important to know that body lift surgery is not intended to replace a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine and cannot stop the ageing process.

If you have any questions or concerns about body lift surgery, please do not hesitate to contact us.