Restore a smoother, tighter lower body contour by addressing redundant skin and excess subcutaneous fat following weight loss or aging. With Dr. David T. Morwood, our board-certified plastic surgeon, you benefit from a custom-designed approach that removes large blocks of skin and fat while restoring balance to your body and silhouette.
Before & After Lower Body Lift
*Actual Patient Disclaimer: there is no guarantee of specific results and the results can vary.
In Dr. Morwood's Words:
Whether it be a mini tummy tuck, a standard abdominoplasty, liposuction of the love handles, or a belt lipectomy, patients deserve a custom designed approach tailored to their own individual needs and wants.
David T. Morwood, MD, FACS
The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
This Procedure Treats:
- Circumferential skin laxity or sagging around the abdomen, hips, and buttocks
- Excess skin and tissue along the outer thighs and flanks
- Loss of contour in the lower body following massive weight loss
- Skin folds causing irritation, rashes, and functional discomfort
- Drooping of the buttocks and lack of definition in the lower body silhouette
Tighten and Reshape Your Lower Body Silhouette
A lower body lift is an open approach to body contouring in which long incisions are made, and large blocks of skin and subcutaneous fat are removed from the lower trunk, including the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and thighs. During this procedure, the muscular fascia can be tightened when needed to restore structural support and improve contour. With Dr. Morwood, your procedure is custom-designed based on your body habitus, with careful evaluation of the skin, fat, fascia, and foundation to mold, shape, and tailor your silhouette.
Lower Body Lift Treats:
- Excess redundant skin of the lower trunk following weight loss
- Sagging, drooping skin of the abdomen, flanks, and buttocks
- Loose skin that has lost resilience and cannot shrink back
- Excess subcutaneous fat in the lower body contour
- Loss of definition in the waistline and lower body silhouette
- Stretched and weakened skin after pregnancy or aging
- “Shar-Pei” type folds of skin after massive weight loss
- Poor overall body contours due to excess skin and fat
What to Expect From a Lower Body Lift With Dr. Morwood
During your lower body lift, Dr. Morwood begins by making carefully planned, long incisions to access the lower trunk. You are placed under anesthesia as large blocks of redundant skin and subcutaneous fat are removed. He then evaluates the deeper layers, tightening the muscular fascia when needed to restore structural support. Throughout the procedure, he molds, shapes, and tailors the tissues to improve your overall contour. The remaining skin is re-draped and sutured under precise tension to achieve a tighter silhouette.
Lower Body Lift FAQs
Will a Lower Body Lift Tighten My Muscles?
The muscles themselves are not directly tightened. Instead, Dr. Morwood tightens the muscular fascia, the collagenous supporting framework. This restores structural support and improves the overall contour of your lower trunk.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Lower Body Lift?
You may be a suitable candidate if you have excess loose skin, reduced skin resilience, and changes after massive weight loss or aging. If your skin cannot “shrink” back and you have redundant folds, the open approach may be more appropriate than liposuction alone.
Will There Be Scars After a Lower Body Lift?
Yes, because this is an open approach, long incisions are required. This results in a long, permanent, visible scar, although the incision can be custom-designed in length and location.
Why Can’t Diet and Exercise Fix My Loose Skin?
Once the collagen bonds in the skin and fascia are stretched out, they do not return to their original integrity. While exercise can strengthen the muscular layer, it cannot restore skin resilience or tighten stretched fascia, which is why surgical correction is necessary.
Have More Questions?
Learn More About Lower Body Lift in The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
If you want a deeper understanding of body contouring, Dr. Morwood’s book, The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer, explains the open method and the roles of skin, subcutaneous fat, muscle fascia, and foundation in clear terms. You will learn how a custom-designed approach is developed and why understanding your anatomy is essential to achieving the best possible outcome.
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Achieve a Tighter Contour With a Lower Body Lift in Monterey
Dr. David Morwood is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 34 years of experience and advanced training in microsurgery, known for his custom-designed approach to body contouring. During your consultation, he will review your medical history, listen to your goals, and carefully evaluate your body foundation. Schedule your private consultation today to discuss your lower body lift in Monterey.
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