Lower body lift, otherwise known as belt lipectomy or circumferential abdominoplasty, is a comprehensive and effective operation for patients who have lost large amounts of weight. This surgery essentially involves combining 3 commonly performed procedures: buttock lift, outer thigh lift, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). During this operation, patients are turned onto their front, back, and sides, and tissue is removed in a belt-like pattern circumferentially from the patient. With this, the outer thighs are tightened, the buttock is lifted, and a standard tummy tuck is performed.

This operation traditionally takes 6-8 hours and patients are asked to spend one or two nights in the hospital. Although it is more extensive than a standard or extended tummy tuck, assuming the patient is in good health and has undergone a thorough preoperative assessment, it is convenient and safe to perform lower body lift.

Should you have any questions regarding lower body lift, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814.