MEDICAL SCHOOL
Duke University School of Medicine
Lower Body Lift
A lower body lift is designed for loose skin that extends around the lower torso, often after major weight loss. It can improve the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer-thigh area within one circumferential plan.
Introduction
What is a lower body lift?
A lower body lift removes a belt of excess skin around the lower trunk and lifts adjacent tissues. It may also be called a circumferential body lift or belt lipectomy.
The operation is broader than a tummy tuck, which focuses on the front of the abdomen, and broader than an upper back lift. Dr. Ambani maps the exact area of skin removal and explains whether another procedure should be combined or staged.
Honest guidance
Are you a good candidate?
YOUR CONSULTATION CONSIDERS
- You have substantial loose skin around the lower trunk after weight loss or tissue change.
- Your weight has stabilized and you are nicotine-free.
- You can plan for a major recovery, help at home, and a permanent circumferential scar.
AN INDIVIDUAL DECISION
Candidacy is personal. Dr. Ambani reviews your goals, anatomy, health, medications, prior procedures, healing history, and timing before recommending treatment.
She will also tell you when another procedure, further evaluation, waiting, or no treatment is the better plan.
A useful consultation leaves room for every outcome: proceeding, refining the plan, staging care, or deciding that waiting is right for you.
Why choose Dr. Ambani
ABPS board-certified plastic surgeon with more than twenty years of experience
RESIDENCY
Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals
FELLOWSHIP
Microsurgical Reconstruction, University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Hospitals
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery
EXPERIENCE
Attending surgeon since 2017
Supported at every stage
What recovery involves
01
Early healing
Early recovery requires careful positioning, walking, incision care, and help with daily tasks.
02
Returning to routine
Compression and temporary drains may be part of the plan. Work and exercise timelines depend on the extent of surgery.
03
Long-term care
Swelling settles gradually and the scar continues to mature for many months.
Risks to discuss: Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound-healing problems, contour irregularity, changes in sensation, scarring, blood clots, anesthesia complications, and revision.
Clear, personalized planning
Cost and self-pay care
Shoshana Ambani Plastic Surgery is a cosmetic, self-pay practice. Cost depends on the procedure, complexity, setting, anesthesia, supplies, and time required.
A price is useful only when it matches your actual plan. You receive an itemized estimate after consultation.
Thoughtful answers
Common questions
These answers are general. Your consultation is where Dr. Ambani applies them to your anatomy, health, and goals.
How is a lower body lift different from a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck treats the front of the abdomen. A lower body lift extends around the torso and can lift the buttocks and outer thighs.
Is a lower body lift a weight-loss procedure?
No. It is contouring surgery best planned after weight is stable.
Can it be combined with other procedures?
Sometimes, but the safest sequence depends on operating time, health, and recovery needs.
How much does a lower body lift cost?
You receive a personalized estimate after the examination defines the extent, setting, and staging of care.
Plan your care with Dr. Ambani
Consultation-based, self-pay plastic surgery in Ann Arbor.