Lower Body Lift in Oklahoma City, OK

A lower body lift, sometimes known as a 360 tummy tuck, is a surgical contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat to lift and reshape specific areas of your body that have been altered by age, weight loss, and/or pregnancy. Targeting the midsection and the lower body, a lower body lift typically addresses the abdomen, buttocks, lower back, and flanks. Depending on your specific treatment plan, an incision all the way around the waist may be performed, which permits the greatest amount of lift and skin excision. This is a major treatment and can reshape a patient’s lower body, providing stunning results. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kamal Sawan is dedicated to the art and science of providing you with results that you will love. For many patients, a lower body lift surgery helps to not just reach their weight loss goals but also to complete their total transformation with a taut figure that looks healthy and normal.

You may be a good candidate for a lower body lift if you have lost a lot of weight and are battling challenges due to that weight loss, including loose, wrinkled skin on the buttocks, skin that hangs on the abdomen, and sagging skin across the midsection. For those who are a candidate for this surgery, it's important to have realistic goals, which Dr. Sawan will help you understand during your consultation. You should be aware that despite incredible results, scarring is a part of this surgery because of the large incisions. Your procedure will also need a long recovery period compared to other cosmetic surgeries so it's helpful to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements if you work or have small children. Lastly, it is critical that you are at your healthy goal weight when undergoing lower body lift surgery.

Patients at Sawan Surgical Aesthetics choose to get a lower body lift for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Here are some of the most common benefits:

• Removes excess skin: The procedure gets rid of loose, sagging skin around the stomach, lower back, buttocks, and sides. This leaves you with a smoother, more toned look.
• Improves your shape: By tightening tissues and removing extra fat, a lower body lift reshapes your lower body, giving you more defined curves and a better silhouette.
• Boosts self-confidence: For many patients, getting a firmer, healthier-looking figure is the final step in their weight loss journey. This can significantly improve their self-esteem and how they see their body.
• Provides long-lasting results: As long as you maintain a stable weight, the results of your lower body lift can last for years to come.
• Helps clothes fit better: After removing excess skin and contouring the body, many patients find that their clothes fit more comfortably and look more flattering.

Your lower body lift will be done while you are under general anesthesia; you may require an overnight stay, in which case Dr. Sawan will help you plan accordingly. Your surgery may last anywhere between 4 – 7 hours. The surgical incision is typically made along where a belt would be worn, which is why it is also known as a circumferential surgery or in some cases, a beltectomy. After the incision is carefully made by Dr. Sawan, he will perform liposuction to eliminate any excess fat, and hanging skin will be trimmed away. Your remaining skin will be draped taut and attached with surgical sutures. Compression garments will be placed over the treated area to help create a slimmer appearance, as well as to control bleeding, swelling, and bruising.

A lower body lift is considered an advanced cosmetic procedure. It will likely take you at least two weeks to resume easy activities, and in some cases, it could take up to six months before you are able to return to more strenuous activities, including exercise. Dr. Kamal Sawan or a member of his team will go over very detailed instructions on how to best care for your wounds so that scars are minimized for the best results. While the recovery may seem long, the results are extraordinary. Once you heal, you will be left with a smoother, tighter body without the loose, hanging skin that holds you back from living a full life. Many patients feel it's one of the most valuable elective procedures available today.

If you have lost a transformational amount of weight but are left with loose, hanging skin that causes pain or difficulty performing everyday activities, a lower body lift may be just what you need. Sawan Surgical Aesthetics takes great pride and joy in helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. To schedule your lower body lift or for questions about cost, financing, and insurance, call our Edmond, OK office.