After a significant weight loss transformation, this patient was unhappy with the excess skin on her abdomen, mons pubis, hips, and buttocks. Determined to find the best solution, she researched body contouring surgery and found Dr. Katzen, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in the 360 circumferential lower body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy.
She underwent this life-changing body lift procedure, which took approximately eight hours to complete. During surgery, excess skin and fat were removed, her six-pack muscles were tightened, and her pubic region was lifted and reduced. Her hips were elevated and reshaped for a more contoured silhouette. In addition to her other treatments, she underwent a crescent thigh lift and reduction to remove excess skin and fat from her upper inner thighs, resulting in a firmer, more sculpted thigh contour. To aid healing, four surgical drains and an On-Q pain pump were placed, with the pain pump removed on day five and the drains removed by day 12.
For optimal scar healing, she applied silicone cream and strips for 12 months post-surgery. Today, she is thrilled with her flat stomach, lifted pubic area, sculpted hips, and contoured buttocks. With a defined waistline, she now confidently wears bikinis at the beach and feels more comfortable in her clothes. This body contouring surgery after weight loss marked the completion of her journey, and she is deeply grateful to Dr. Katzen for helping her achieve her dream body.