Abdomen/Waist/ Lower Back/Buttocks (Lower Body)
How can the deformity after massive weight loss in the Abdomen and lower back be treated?
Men and women both complain about excess fat in the lower abdomen. Reconstructive surgeries such as abdominoplasty or lower body lift in Dubai surgeries can remove skin and fat from the belly button to the pubic area by making an incision below the bikini line.
Advances in surgical techniques and safety precautions have enabled more men and women to achieve tighter, more shapely midsections.
To restore the body shape in the lower body area, the following areas must always be considered and corrected if necessary:
- Abdomen
- Waist
- Lower Back
- Buttock
If there is a significant excess of soft tissue after the fat mass has been reduced through weight loss, the excess skin can be removed with a lower body lift in Dubai.
- “Tummy Tuck” (Horizontal Abdominoplasty in Dubai) : To correct the drooping (ptosis) of the abdomen, it is necessary to correct the skin and fat excess, reshape the waist and reconstruct the belly button at an adequate location and size with abdominoplasty in dubai. Very often, the muscle weakness (rectus diastasis or even umbilical hernia) must be reconstructed too. Consult Prof Dr Robert Hierner- Abdominoplasty surgeon in Dubai.
Also Read : Why Choose Tummy Tuck Surgery After Weight Loss?
- Buttock Lift : Excess skin in the buttock area leads to a lengthening of the buttock and the appearance of an uneven skin surface (dimples). Many patients feel severely restricted as a result and even perceive this as an impairment of their quality of life. They no longer want to wear tight-fitting trousers or dresses.
The excess skin must be removed if there is an excess of soft tissue after the fat mass has been reduced through weight loss. The patient can be restored to a normal body shape with a lower body lift procedure.
Lower Body Lift in Dubai
What is lower body lift?
- Lower Body Lift : If you want to reliably correct the entire excess skin in the area of the lower trunk, the so-called “lower body lift“ (360° Abdominoplasty) is the first choice of therapy worldwide. With this operation, the following body regions can be restored:
A lower body lift is a surgical process that removes sagging skin from the lower body to improve its appearance. The procedure is also popularly known as Belt Lipectomy. Sagging skin can be caused by ageing, rapid weight gain or loss, or both. Lower body lift in Dubai improves and tightens the skin and contours of the buttocks, hips, abdomen, waistline, and outer and inner thigh lift in Dubai.
- If you want to reliably correct the entire excess skin in the area of the lower trunk, the so-called “lower body lift“ (360° Abdominoplasty) is the first choice of therapy worldwide. With this operation, the following body regions can be restored:
- Abdomen
- Pubic mound
- Waist
- Buttocks
- Outer thigh area
Prof Dr Robert Hierner holds decades of experience in performing the various procedures of a lower body lift in Dubai and treats every case with utmost customised care. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Prof Dr Robert to discuss your case.
Surgery Facts | |
Time required | 4 – 5 hours |
Anaesthesia | General Anaesthesia |
Recovery Time | 2-3 weeks |
Success Rate | High |
Goals of a lower body lift in Dubai
The goal of lower body lift surgery is to:
- Lower body sculpting includes the abdomen, buttocks, hips, waistline, and thighs
- Reposition the skin’s underlying tissues
- Tighten your skin
Who is an ideal candidate for lower body lift procedure?
If you are thinking of undergoing a lower body lift in Dubai, consider the following:
- You’ve lost a lot of weight, leaving your skin loose and sagging
- You have excess fat in your lower body
- You have an abundance of skin tissues in your lower body
- You are close to your ideal weight
- You do not have a long-term medical condition
- You have realistic surgical expectations
What is the procedure for a lower body lift?
A lower body lift or Belt lipectomy procedure is typically performed under general anaesthesia. The treatment area is clearly marked. The plastic surgeon then makes incisions in the marked areas, trimming excess skin and fat and repositioning underlying skin tissues. After making the necessary changes, the incisions are closed. Bandages are applied to the treated area.
What results can you expect?
Lower body lift surgery in Dubai produces a toned and well-contoured lower body that is permanent. You must, however, maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Find safe and precise body contouring in Dubai
Prof Dr Robert Hierner holds decades of experience in performing various procedures of body contouring in Dubai including abdominoplasty in Dubai. He treats every case with the utmost customised care and makes sure the patient receives the maximum desired results. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Prof Dr Robert to discuss your case.
FAQ's
A Lower Body Lift combines an abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck) with a lateral thigh lift and a buttock lift. It is also known as “360° Abdominoplasty” or as a “Belt Lipectomy”.
A good candidate for a lower body lift would be someone who has a significant amount of loose or sagging body tissue that wishes to look and feel their best in their own skin. It is also in the candidate’s best interest to be committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, being a non-smoker, and without severe medical conditions that could hinder the recovery process. The more prepared the patient is mentally as well as physically is also important.
The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal, and you’ll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications of tummy tuck surgery are acceptable. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks. Surgical risks for all body contouring procedures after massive weight loss in general and Tummy tuck in particular include:
- Bleeding
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
- Fluid accumulation (seroma)
- Infection
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Persistent pain
- Poor wound healing
- Asymmetry
- Possibility of revisional surgery
- Recurrent looseness of skin
- Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling
- Skin loss
- Suboptimal aesthetic result
- Unfavorable scarring
These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It’s important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.
Many patients chose to remain in the hospital for 2 to 3 days following their body lift surgery, giving nurses and doctors the chance to monitor their recovery and incision sites. However, an outpatient plan for home recovery may be an option for those patients that would prefer to return home immediately following their surgery. The plastic surgeon will wrap the surgical site in bandages and compression garments following the procedure. You shall receive instructions on caring for the incision area and any medications needed to aid the recovery process. There may be drains placed at the incision sites to help collect fluid. Again, detailed instructions will be given on how to care for those as well. Pain, soreness, swelling, and bruising at the incision sites are all expected side effects following the procedure. Medication may be prescribed to help manage the pain. Usually patient is mobilized on the next day, first shouwer is encourraged the next day, pool after complete wound healing (10 – 14 days), Compression garment should be worn day and night for 6 weeks.