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Lower Body Lift Procedure in Bellevue and Seattle

Who is a candidate for lower body lift?

Intended results of lower body lift

Description of lower body lift procedure

• Pre-operative analysis allows marking the specific areas that need to be addressed and the position of the incision that needs to be created.
• Segment of lower abdomen, sides, and back is circumferentially and completely removed. The lower thighs and buttocks are elevated and sutured into a proper position. Occasionally Liposuction or a specialized elevating instrument is used to loosen the skin for maximal lift.
• The abdominal wall is tightened with specialized sutures.
• Many layers of deep sutures hold this tremendous lift. Skin is sutured all from within and covered with glue or tape.
• Two drains and an On-Q pain pump are placed.
• A special garment is placed.
• Innovative intra-operative positioning is used to address all dimensions of the lower body.
• The operation is done under general anesthesia and is mostly performed as an outpatient procedure.

Recuperation and healing after lower body lift

• Discomfort is controlled with a proven regimen of strong analgesics and muscle relaxants. The pain pump helps tremendously.
• Significant attention needs to be paid to the positioning of the patient after this operation.
• All sutures are dissolvable.
• Most patients take 2-3 weeks off work and resume exercise in 6 weeks.
• The final result is evident in 2-3 months.

Additional options and information on lower body lift procedure

• Lower body lift is often the first stage of the journey. Occasionally, in smaller individuals, breast procedures are done concomitantly. In general it should be an operation by itself.
• Liposuction is often an important adjunct to his operation.
• Different lower body lifts (I, II, or III) are tailored to different sizes and presentations of unique patients.
• Tissue donation is available for individuals who are selected. Click here for more information.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers additional information on lower body lift — http://www.plasticsurgery.org.