Body Lift in Houston | Lou Plastic Surgery

Understanding Body Lift Surgery in Houston

A lower body lift is an advanced contouring procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat, lifting and reshaping areas affected by significant weight loss or pregnancy. The surgery targets the mid and lower body, including the buttocks, stomach, flanks, low back, and thighs.

Comprehensive Body Transformation

Lou Plastic Surgery specializes in body lift procedures that help patients complete their weight loss transformation with a tight, healthy-looking physique. Board-certified Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Derek Lou offers expert surgical techniques to redefine the lower body.

Ideal Candidates for Body Lift Surgery

The best candidates for lower body lift surgery typically include individuals who have:

• Lost a significant amount of weight
• Excess, wrinkled skin on thighs and buttocks
• Hanging skin across the midsection
• Reached or are near their healthy goal weight

Surgical Technique and Expectations

The body lift procedure, also known as a belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift, involves:

• General anesthesia administration
• Surgical time of 4-7 hours
• Removing skin around the abdomen and lower back
• Lifting lower body skin for improved contour

Recovery and Results

Patients can expect a recovery period of two weeks to six months, depending on individual healing. Dr. Lou provides detailed post-operative instructions to minimize scarring and support optimal healing.

Potential Procedure Combinations

Body lift surgery can be combined with additional lifting procedures, such as:

• Arm lift
• Inner thigh lift
• Breast lift

Important Considerations

Patients should understand that the procedure involves surgical scars and requires a longer recovery compared to other elective surgeries. A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Lou will help establish realistic expectations.