A body lift (also referred to as a ‘belt lipectomy’ or a ‘circumferential body lift’) includes all the benefits of an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. In addition, a lower body lift will lift and tighten the lateral thighs and buttocks.
For massive weight loss patients, a Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, in conjunction with a lower body lift, is a safe and powerful procedure. More information on the Fleur-de-lis technique can be found on the Abdominoplasty page.
For more information on lower body lift surgery with Dr. Owen Reid, request your consultation today or call our office at 604-343-9309.
For more information on lower body lift surgery with Dr. Owen Reid, request your consultation today or call our office at 604-343-9309.
A lower body lift will tighten and elevate the lateral thighs, however, there is typically little to no improvement of the inner thighs with this procedure. A medial thigh lift is the only treatment option for loose skin in this area.
Many people have flat buttocks after achieving their goal weight. A lower body lift will not improve buttock shape, although it will lift and tighten the area. To improve buttock shape a buttock augmentation is required. Dr. Reid uses a buttock augmentation technique that utilizes the patient’s own tissue rather than implants.
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Education
Dr. Reid has trained specifically in plastic surgery. He completed medical school with honors at the University of British Columbia prior to receiving training in surgery of the breast and body.
Experience
Dr. Reid is an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. He frequently attends conferences relating to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery while maintaining an active interest in post-weight loss surgery.
Prior to a lower body lift with Dr. Reid in Vancouver, we recommend that patients prepare themselves and their home for the recovery phase. Vitamins and supplements should not be taken for 2 weeks prior to the procedure. Ensure that you are eating a balanced diet with plenty of protein and fiber. Consider organizing some assistance with childcare, pets, and housework. It may not be comfortable to lie flat in the first few days after a body lift so prepare a place in the home for you to relax and sleep. Prescriptions should be filled ahead of time and it may also be a good idea to have on hand some gauze, paper-tape, baby/feminine wipes, Acetaminophen and stool softeners.
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The final scar position is determined by the pre-operative markings. Dr. Reid will review the markings with you to help ensure that the final result suits your preferences, your body type and the clothes you wear. In the front, the markings are identical to those of an abdominoplasty. Around the back, the markings are the same as those of a buttock/thigh lift.
The experienced team at Dr. Owen Reid’s plastic surgery center is committed to providing comprehensive, individualized care, the highest level of safety, and optimal results as they guide patients through their journey toward achieving their cosmetic goals.
For those who have had a major weight loss, a lower body lift is often their first and most important body contouring procedure. This is a relatively long procedure with a significant recovery and so it is not commonly combined with other operations. That said, it is possible for some patients to have an arm lift (brachioplasty), a breast augmentation or breast lift in combination with a lower body lift.
All of the incisions are closed with dissolving sutures and paper tape. A compression garment is placed at the end of the body lift procedure. An overnight stay at the private surgery centre in Vancouver is recommended and Dr. Reid will check on you in the morning prior to your discharge home. Drainage tubes are usually required, they help to remove swelling fluid and speed the recovery. Follow-up appointments in Richmond will take place at approximately 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months following the procedure.
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Call 604-343-9309 or request your consultation online today for lower body lift surgery with Dr. Owen Reid.