Lower Body Lift

Lower Body Lift

Restoring Contour and Structural Balance

What is a Lower Body Lift?

A lower body lift, also called a belt lipectomy, removes excess skin and residual fat from the lower torso in a circumferential pattern.

The procedure addresses the abdomen, flanks, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks in one coordinated operation.

After significant weight loss, laxity often affects the entire lower torso rather than just the abdomen. A lower body lift corrects this circumferential skin laxity to restore balance and proportion across the lower body.

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Lower Body Lift Before and After

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Right for you?

  • Excess skin of the lower abdomen and waist
  • Sagging or flattened buttocks
  • Loose skin of the outer thighs and hips
  • Skin folds causing chafing or hygiene issues
  • Loss of lower body definition after weight loss
  • Smoother, firmer lower body contour
  • Improved abdominal, hip, and thigh proportions
  • Lifted, more balanced buttock shape
  • Reduced skin irritation and discomfort
  • Results that reflect your weight loss achievements

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Meet Dr. Daniel Gould

Dr. Daniel Gould is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA, specializing in advanced lower body lift surgery. His approach is structurally driven, addressing circumferential skin laxity, fascial support, and gluteal contour restoration rather than performing isolated excisions. Patients throughout Los Angeles and beyond seek his expertise for lower body lift results that improve waist definition, elevate the buttock contour, and restore proportional balance after significant weight loss.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. A lower body lift involves a circumferential scar along the lower torso. It is positioned low to allow concealment within underwear or swimwear. While permanent, scars typically soften over time. Final appearance depends on both technique and individual healing.
Recovery reflects the extent of the procedure. Early phases include tightness, swelling, and limited mobility. Most patients require approximately 2 to 4 weeks of initial downtime, with gradual return to activity as healing progresses.
The removal of excess skin and fat is permanent. However, tissue quality can still change with aging and weight fluctuations. Maintaining a stable weight supports long-term contour stability.
The excised skin does not return. Over time, some loss of elasticity can occur, but most patients maintain a significantly improved contour when weight remains stable.
Yes, when appropriate. It is often combined with liposuction or additional contouring procedures to create a more comprehensive result. Surgical planning prioritizes safety and recovery capacity.
Cost varies based on surgical complexity, extent of correction, and whether additional procedures are performed. A personalized plan is developed during consultation, and exact pricing is reviewed afterward with the patient coordinator.

Do you have additional questions?

Speak with our team to explore whether a tailored, Lower Body Lift anatomy-first approach is right for you.