Restore a firmer, more sculpted silhouette by addressing excess skin and stubborn fat after major weight loss, aging, or pregnancy with a lower body lift from Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas, our board-certified plastic surgeon in Potomac, MD.
Restore Firmness to Your Lower Silhouette
A lower body lift is a surgical procedure that reshapes and tightens the lower torso by removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs. It is beneficial for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy-related changes, or skin laxity from aging. By lifting and smoothing the underlying tissues, the procedure creates a firmer, more youthful contour. Dr. Dassoulas customizes each lower body lift to your anatomy and goals, ensuring safe, precise, and natural-looking results.
Lower Body Lift Treats:
- Sagging skin and tissue around the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs
- Excess skin following major weight loss or bariatric surgery
- Loose, stretched skin after pregnancy
- Skin laxity and drooping caused by aging
- Persistent fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise
- Irregular body contours from previous surgeries or weight changes
- Discomfort, chafing, or hygiene issues due to excess skin folds
Combine Your Lower Body Lift With Liposuction
A lower body lift focuses on removing excess skin and tightening tissues to improve the contour of your abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs. While it can lift and reshape these areas, it does not directly target or remove localized fat deposits that may still be present. This means you could achieve a smoother silhouette, but some stubborn bulges might remain.
By combining your lower body lift with liposuction, Dr. Dassoulas can lift and sculpt your lower body in a single procedure. Liposuction precisely removes stubborn fat pockets, enhancing the definition and proportion of your results. This allows for a more comprehensive transformation: removing excess skin, tightening tissues, and refining your contours. The outcome is a more balanced, toned, and aesthetically pleasing figure.
Benefits of a Lower Body Lift:
- Removes large amounts of excess, sagging skin for a smoother contour
- Tightens and lifts the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs in one procedure
- Enhances body proportions and symmetry after weight loss or pregnancy
- Improves skin elasticity and firmness for a more youthful appearance
- Reduces chafing, irritation, and hygiene issues caused by skin folds
- Can be combined with liposuction for enhanced sculpting
Your Lower Body Lift Surgery
During your lower body lift with Dr. Dassoulas, you will first be placed under general anesthesia so you remain asleep. She creates a circumferential incision, running low around your waistline and extending to the lower back, so it stays hidden beneath underwear or swimwear. This gives her access to the skin, fat, and supportive tissue layers (called the superficial fascial system) of your abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs.
Excess skin is trimmed away, and the underlying tissue is lifted and tightened to restore firmness. If your abdominal muscles have stretched or separated, they are sutured together for better core support. When liposuction is included, Dr. Dassoulas uses a thin cannula to suction out stubborn fat deposits, improving contour and transitions between areas. She works in precise sections to ensure your results look balanced and natural.
Once your tissues are repositioned, the skin is redraped without tension, and layered sutures are placed to promote smooth healing and minimize scarring. Surgical drains may be inserted to prevent fluid buildup. Finally, dressings and a supportive compression garment are applied. The procedure takes several hours and is performed in an accredited surgical facility.
Recovery After Lower Body Lift
You can expect swelling, bruising, and soreness in the treated areas for several weeks. You must wear a compression garment to control swelling, support healing tissues, and help your skin conform to its new contours. Surgical drains may be in place temporarily to prevent fluid buildup. Most patients take two to four weeks off work, but strenuous activities should be avoided until cleared by Dr. Dassoulas.
While you will notice an immediate improvement in your shape, the swelling will gradually subside over several months, revealing your final results around six to twelve months post-surgery. These results can last many years with a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. For appropriate candidates, Dr. Dassoulas may also offer post-operative laser treatments to help scars fade more quickly, further enhancing the overall appearance of your outcome.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 14 years of combined surgical training and experience. Known for her meticulous techniques and compassionate care approach, she customizes every lower body lift to restore balance and firmness. All procedures are performed in accredited surgical facilities, with comprehensive aftercare options, including laser scar therapy, for eligible patients. If you’re ready to address excess skin and achieve a smoother silhouette, schedule your consultation for a lower body lift in Potomac, MD, today.
