Reaching your weight-loss goal is a major achievement, but loose skin around the thighs and buttocks can keep your results from looking as complete as they feel. A thigh and buttock lift helps remove excess skin and refine your lower-body shape, revealing smoother, firmer contours that better reflect your hard work.
At UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, our board-certified plastic surgeons, including Dr. Mustafa Akyurek, Dr. John Castle, Dr. Raymond Dunn, Dr. Janice Lalikos, and Dr. Douglas Rothkopf, bring decades of experience in body contouring and post-weight-loss surgery, helping individuals achieve smoother, more balanced body contours.
What Is a Thigh and Buttock Lift?
A thigh and buttock lift is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the lower body to create smoother, firmer contours. It is commonly performed after significant weight loss or as the skin ages and loses elasticity. The procedure can help improve body proportions and enhance the overall appearance of the thighs and buttocks.
Step-by-Step Thigh and Buttock Lift Procedure
A thigh and buttock lift is typically performed using the following steps:
- Anesthesia Is Administered: The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout surgery.
- Incisions Are Carefully Placed: Your surgeon makes incisions strategically based on the amount and location of excess skin. Every effort is made to position incisions where they can be concealed by clothing whenever possible.
- Excess Skin Is Removed: Loose, stretched skin is carefully removed from the thighs, buttocks, or both areas to improve overall shape and contour.
- Tissue Is Lifted and Reshaped: The remaining tissue and skin are repositioned and tightened to create a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance.
- Liposuction May Be Performed: In some cases, liposuction is combined with the procedure to remove stubborn pockets of fat and enhance body contours.
- Incisions Are Closed: Once the desired contour is achieved, the incisions are closed with sutures, and protective dressings are applied.
Following surgery, some swelling, bruising, and discomfort are normal. Compression garments are often recommended to support healing and help minimize swelling.
Learn More About Thigh and Buttock Lift Surgery
A smoother, firmer lower body may be closer than you think. If you’re ready to learn how a thigh and buttock lift can enhance your contours and improve your confidence in your appearance, contact UMass Memorial Health.
Call 508-334-5990 today to schedule your consultation.
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