While a tummy tuck removes excess skin from the front of the belly, it does not address the lower back area. After weight loss and/or aging, some people develop excess skin in the lower back area and the buttocks begin to sag. When this happens Miami Lower Body Lift patients know where to go! Schedule your consultation today.
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The lower body lift removes the excess skin from the front of the belly and lower back areas, leading to a smooth contour and lifted buttocks. Sometimes this fat from the lower back area can be transferred into the buttocks while maintaining its own blood supply.
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A good candidate for a lower body lift might include a healthy patient who can withstand the procedure. It’s a minimal one for sure, but the right candidate needs to be able to handle both the surgery and the healing process afterward. Ideally, the patient is experiencing unnecessary sagging and is willing to put in the time for a full recovery after the surgery. To answer any questions you may have, or to get started on your cosmetic journey, contact the team at ARC Plastic Surgery. Led by surgeon Dr. Jeremy White, the ARC staff is ready to tackle your lower body lift in Miami.
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If you are interested in one of the best lower body lifts Miami has to offer, call ARC Plastic Surgery to schedule an evaluation and speak with our double board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether the procedure is right for you. We serve patients across the planet, but if you live in the Miami area, including the communities of Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura, our office is in your area and you have direct access to a highly-respected double-board certified surgeon with Dr. Jeremy White.
A lower body lift, sometimes called a belt lipectomy, removes excess skin and fat in a circumferential band around the lower torso. It addresses the abdomen, hips, flanks, outer thighs, and buttocks in a single procedure. It is most commonly performed after significant weight loss, when loose skin remains despite reaching a stable goal weight.
Weight loss is not the purpose of the procedure, but most patients do see some. The amount of tissue removed varies widely depending on your starting point, and the visible change in contour is typically far more significant than the number on the scale. A lower body lift is a contouring operation, not a weight-loss operation — it works best once you have already reached and held your goal weight.
This is one of the more extensive body contouring procedures, and recovery reflects that. Most patients take two to three weeks off work, with drains in place for part of that time and restrictions on bending, lifting, and strenuous activity for six weeks or more. Swelling continues to resolve over several months. Dr. White will provide a detailed timeline at your pre-operative appointment.
It can, but it is important not to overextend a single operation. A lower body lift is already substantial surgery, and combining it with additional procedures increases anesthesia time and recovery demands. Many patients stage their post-weight-loss contouring, addressing the lower body first and returning later for an arm lift or thigh lift. Dr. White will help you plan a sequence that prioritizes safety.
A tummy tuck addresses the front of the abdomen — removing loose skin, tightening the abdominal wall, and improving the waistline from the front. A lower body lift extends that correction all the way around the body to also lift the hips, outer thighs, and buttocks. If your laxity is limited to the abdomen, a tummy tuck may be all you need.
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If you’re considering plastic surgery in Miami, Aventura or Fort Lauderdale, choosing the right plastic surgeon could not be more important. Dr. Jeremy White is the recipient of many honors and awards, including the 2021 Doctor’s Choice Award Miami, the 2016 RealSelf Top 500, and the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award Winner since 2017. We invite you to have a consultation about the procedure you need. Schedule your consultation today.
