Abdomen/Waist/ Lower Back/Buttocks (Lower Body)
How can the deformity after massive weight loss in the Abdomen and lower back be treated?
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 in Dubai” (Horizontal Abdominoplasty) : 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 woth tummy tuck in dubai. Very often, the muscle weakness (rectus diastasis or even umbilical hernia) must be reconstructed too. Consult Prof Dr Robert Hierner- best tummy tuck 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
- 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:
- 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.
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.