Reaching a healthy weight is a major accomplishment, but excess skin around the thighs, buttocks, and hips can keep your body from reflecting all of your hard work. In many cases, body contouring procedures such as liposuction and excess skin removal surgery can help reshape the lower body by reducing stubborn fat and eliminating loose, sagging skin.
At UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, our plastic surgery team includes board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Mustafa Akyurek, Dr. Raymond Dunn, Dr. John Castle, and Dr. Douglas Rothkopf, along with experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Janice Lalikos. Together, they bring decades of experience in body contouring, liposuction, and post-weight-loss surgery.
What Causes Sagging Skin on the Lower Body?
Several factors can contribute to excess skin around the thighs, buttocks, hips, and lower abdomen, including:
- Significant weight loss
- Aging and reduced skin elasticity
- Pregnancy-related body changes
- Genetics
- Long-term fluctuations in weight
When skin has been stretched for an extended period, it may not fully contract after weight loss or other body changes occur.
When Is Surgery the Best Option?
Non-surgical treatments may provide modest skin tightening in some cases, but they cannot remove large amounts of excess skin. Surgery is often the most effective solution when:
- Excess skin causes irritation or chafing
- Loose skin limits physical activity
- Clothing no longer fits comfortably
- Body contours remain hidden beneath folds of skin
- Weight has been stable for several months
For many people, surgical body contouring provides improvements that cannot be achieved through diet, exercise, or skin-tightening treatments alone.
What Procedures Can Help?
The right procedure depends on where the excess skin is located and how much correction is needed:
- Thigh and Buttock Lift: This procedure removes loose skin from the thighs and buttocks. It also lifts and reshapes the surrounding tissue.
- Lower Body Lift: A lower body lift treats excess skin around the abdomen, hips, buttocks, and outer thighs. It can improve several areas during a single surgery.
- Liposuction: Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. It can improve body contours and create a smoother shape.
Discover Your Body Contouring Options With Us
At UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, our skilled plastic surgeons can evaluate your concerns and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for your goals.
Call 508-334-5990 today to schedule a consultation and learn whether lower body lift surgery may be right for you.
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