Back in the ‘70s, facelifts and other cosmetic procedures were almost exclusively done for celebrities. But as plastic surgery started to seep into the mainstream consciousness, the facelift has evolved into an all-in-one procedure that targets various facial issues, available not just for celebrities but for every woman who wants it.
The same goes for body lift surgeries. As one of the most complex aesthetic plastic surgeries, body lifts were mostly sought by weight loss patients who developed massive amounts of hanging skin.
But thanks to the advent of aesthetic body lifts, these procedures are no longer as complex as they were before. With a highly specialized plastic surgeon like Dr. Siamak Agha with decades of experience in body contouring surgeries, you can now request a body lift even if you didn’t lose a lot of weight.
In fact, more and more women are now requesting an upper body lift and lower body lift to rejuvenate and restore their body after getting liposuction or just to fix various issues like aging, cellulite, skin laxity, and tissue sagging. Learn more about this procedure as you read the rest of this article.
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A lower body lift is a body contouring procedure that specifically addresses the excess skin on the abdomen, mons, thigh fronts, outer thighs, buttocks, waist, lower back, and hips. This procedure removes a band of tissue circumferentially and tightens the body to create a smooth contour. Other people call the lower body lift a circumferential tummy tuck or belt lipectomy.
But for Dr. Siamak Agha, the procedure is far more comprehensive than a simple circumferential tummy tuck. After all, it also involves outer thigh and thigh front lift on top of a circumferential abdominoplasty. Plus, Dr. Agha has his signature body lift, known as the high-definition lower body lift.
Your personalized lower body lift consultation at The Aesthetic Centers in Newport Beach, CA, is the first step towards achieving your dream physique. During this in-depth consultation with Dr. Siamak Agha, a board-certified plastic surgeon renowned for his expertise in body contouring, you'll discuss your goals, concerns, and medical history. Dr. Agha will thoroughly examine your lower body and provide a tailored treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Explore before-and-after photos, ask questions, and discover how a lower body lift can empower you with lasting confidence. Get Your HD Lower Body Lift done at The Aesthetic Centers, serving patients from Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond. If you’re interested in breathing new life into your sagging midsection, thighs, and buttocks, then a high-definition lower body lift by Dr. Agha can help you achieve that. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step towards a sculpted, rejuvenated you.
What makes the high-definition lower body lift different from other body lift surgeries out there is the comprehensive approach of Dr. Agha in tackling all lower body problems through one circumferential incision. Depending on the patient’s needs, these procedures typically include the following:
Also known as a pubic lift, monsplasty removes the fullness of the mons pubis—the fatty hair-bearing area above the genitals—and tightens its skin and tissues by lifting the pubic area. It results in a lower profile mons that bulges less in the clothing you wear, giving you the freedom to wear anything you want.
This procedure removes excess abdominal skin and tissues while also tightening your abdominal muscles.It is a pretty popular procedure not just for those who lost weight but also for women who recently gave birth. Pregnancy expands your abdominal muscles way beyond what the connective tissues can endure, causing the abdominal muscles to separate in a condition known as diastasis recti. Thus, a tummy tuck with abdominal muscle tightening can transform your midsection from bulgy to flat and toned.
This procedure removes excess skin and tissue on the waists to give you a contoured, hourglass figure.
The anterior thigh lift is made specifically for solving issues on the front of the thighs. It was pioneered by Dr. Agha for his patients, as many of them have problems in this area.This procedure uses an incision over the thigh front through which the thigh skin and fat are loosened up using a specialized instrument. The thigh front is then lifted and anchored to the pelvic bone at multiple locations. The thigh front can be lifted by one to two inches, resulting in a smoother thigh contour.
Also called lateral thigh lift, the outer thigh lift removes eight to 14 inches of outer thigh and waist skin for most patients. It smoothens the contour of the outer thigh as it flows into the waist concavity. Dr. Agha extends the front incision from the lower body lift or tummy tuck over the upper outer thigh. He then makes a second parallel incision at a higher position.
Through these incisions, Dr. Agha excises the excess tissues of the waist and upper outer thigh. He then partially detaches the outer thigh skin and fat from the thigh muscles using a specialized instrument. In this manner, the outer thigh tissue is loosened up. The outer thigh tissue is lifted and anchored back to the thigh muscles at a higher position using multiple anchoring sutures. He closes the incisions in three layers, just like in a tummy tuck or lower body lift.
The lower back skin excision is a complementary procedure to a lower body lift.
It removes sagging skin from the back of your torso and lifts your remaining tissues to restore a firmer lower body appearance.
A buttock lift involves removing excess skin on your upper buttocks and lower back, lifting your butt, and correcting its droopiness. It results in smoother skin with less visible cellulite.
You can have a butt lift surgery on its own, but you also have the option of pairing it with a reduction or augmentation procedure.
If you have rolls of fat in your lower back, lower-back liposuction can help get rid of that.
It is often paired with a lower back skin excision to eliminate excess skin in the area.
Waist liposuction helps you achieve a feminine figure by removing unwanted fat pockets in your waist, accentuating your hips and buttocks. It has helped many women go down several dress sizes and fit into their clothes better.
The exact steps in an HD lower body lift depend on the specific needs of the patient.
For most patients, Dr. Agha starts the procedure on their lower back, performing gentle liposuction of the saddlebags and love handles. The liposuctioned fat is then washed and processed for buttocks fat transfer later on as needed.
To do the back procedures, Dr. Agha places two perfectly curved V-shaped incisions on the lower back and upper buttocks. The upper incision is located over the waist and on the flanks, while the lower incision continues over the outer thigh. Dr. Agha makes sure to mark these locations during the preoperative marking session. He uses these incisions not only for removing excess skin on the lower back and upper buttocks but also for excess tissues on the waist and outer thighs.
Once these two incisions are made, Dr. Agha removes the skin of the lower back between these two incisions while preserving the underlying fat. He then develops the lower back fat on each side of the midline as a fat pad.
Next up are the buttocks. Dr. Agha uses the lower incision to create a pocket over the buttock muscles. To do this, he lifts the butt skin and fat off of the butt muscles. He mobilizes and rotates the lower back fat pad into the created buttock pocket, then secures it while lifting the buttock tissue over it. This way, Dr. Agha enhances your butt projection by using excess lower back fat molded as fat pads. He completes the buttock lift by bringing the two incisions together and using three-layer closure for all his incisions.
Dr. Agha then proceeds to work on the outer thighs and waist.
He uses a Lockwood dissector, a special instrument invented by Dr. Lockwood, to elevate and partially detach the outer thigh tissue from the outer thigh muscle. He then sutures the outer thigh tissue back to the muscles at a higher position using anchoring sutures. These sutures prevent the lifted tissues from sagging further.
Dr. Agha finally closes the incisions at the sides to complete the outer thigh lift and waist skin incision, resulting in a smoother outer thigh skin contour and waist concavity. To complete all the back procedures, Dr. Agha transfers the liposuctioned fat into the lower buttocks to create a rounder and more natural butt shape.
Dr. Agha turns the patient over to continue working on the front. The outer thigh incision is continued over the front of the thighs and onto the pubic area. Similarly, the upper incision is continued over the waist area towards the navel. To do the tummy tuck, the excess tissue between these two incisions is next excised over the abdominal muscles. Once the abdominal muscles are tightened, the anterior thighs are lifted and anchored to the pelvic bone in a similar manner to the outer thigh anchoring.
Next, the two incisions are closed with three layers of sutures, completing the anterior thigh lift, tummy tuck, and monsplasty. The final part of the high-definition lower body lift involves liposuction of the waist areas.
Please read the General Instruction, Liposuction, and Brazilian butt lift instruction sheets as well.
For out-of-state patients, you should plan to stay locally for a minimum of 4 weeks after a lower body lift, and 6 weeks if your lower body lift is combined with any inner thigh surgeries.
| Timeline | Activity |
|---|---|
| 24 hours |
Have someone assist you because you’ll feel groggy due to anesthesia. If you had a tummy tuck - Sleep at 45 degrees with several pillows behind your back and one below your knees for the first 2-3 weeks. |
| Day 1 |
Walk every 3 hours to prevent deep venous clots in your calves. Change dressings: like with like. |
| Day 5 |
Follow-up with Dr. Agha. Driving is not allowed due to impaired reflexes from pain medication. |
| 1 week |
Only light exercises like walking are allowed. Stop any movement if it causes pain in the incision area. |
| 2 weeks |
You may not be able to stand straight. Drains may be removed. |
| 3 weeks |
Swelling on the abdomen and flanks will start to lessen but will take 6-12 weeks to subside entirely. Showering is only allowed after getting permission from Dr. Agha and when your drains are out. |
| 6 weeks |
The abdominal binder or compression garment may be removed. You may start cardiovascular exercises such as stationary biking. |
| 12 weeks |
You may start heavy lifting, contact sports, and jogging. Scars are firm and pink. Avoid irritation around the operative site. |
| 9 months | Scars flatten and lighten in color. |
Lower body lift results are typically visible immediately, with a more contoured and lifted appearance in your buttocks and thighs. However, swelling and bruising are common for several weeks. Final results can take up to 18 months as swelling subsides and scars mature.
Post-treatment involves wearing a compression garment and following a specific incision care plan. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercise routine is crucial to sustain your sculpted physique.
A lower body lift will likely result in noticeable scars. Lower body lifts typically leave a circumferential scar around the lower body, following the bikini line and buttocks. These scars can be quite noticeable right after surgery, appearing red, raised, and prominent. However, they will fade and flatten over time. It's important to remember that factors like genetics, age, scar care, and how your skin heals affect how noticeable your scars become.
A lower body lift can be a good option if you have sagging skin and laxity in your buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. It's ideal for those seeking a more toned and contoured lower body. During a consultation, your surgeon will assess your individual anatomy, goals, and medical history to determine if a lower body lift is the right procedure for you.
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