After losing 236 pounds with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, this 25-year-old woman pursued surgical body contouring for excess skin around her midsection. She is 5'10" and 168 pounds and underwent a 360 circumferential lower body lift. The before-and-after images show a flatter tummy, elevated hips, and lifted buttocks, with improved contour around the lower torso. A circumferential lower body lift—often called a 360 body lift or belt lipectomy—addresses skin laxity across the abdomen, flanks, waist, and back. Unlike a tummy tuck that focuses mainly on the front of the abdomen, the circumferential procedure is planned around the entire lower trunk and may provide a lifting effect to the hips and buttock region. This can be particularly relevant after bariatric surgery, when substantial weight loss leaves skin that may not contract sufficiently. The operation is intended to remove redundant tissue and refine body shape, not to produce further weight loss. Candidates need individualized evaluation of weight stability, nutrition, health conditions, previous operations, and expectations. Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, assesses these factors when discussing lower body lift surgery and other options for patients after major weight loss. This case illustrates the potential benefits of circumferential contouring while recognizing that scars, recovery, and final results vary. Patients should discuss surgical risks, postoperative support, and the timing of any additional procedures during a consultation.
Amazing Lower Body Lift Results - Flat Tummy!*
Patient
- Age18 - 29
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityWhite
- Height5’ 6” - 6’ 0”
- Weight150 - 199 lbs
Procedure
- 360 Lower Body Lift
- After Weight Loss Surgery
- Extended Tummy Tuck
- Abdominoplasty
- Body Contouring
- Skin Tightening
- After Bariatric Surgery
- abdominal laxity
- Abdominal Fat
- 360 body lift
- buttocks reconstruction
- After bariatrics
- After weight loss
- anterior body lift
- mons reduction
- pubic reduction
- buttock lift
- 360 circumferential lower body
- Body Lift
- extended abdominoplasty
- hip lift
- After bariatrics
- Abdminoplasty
- after weight loss
- 360 circumferential body lift
- posterior body lift
- pubic reduction
- skin removal surgery
- tummy tuck
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This 25-year-old female patient initially weighed 388 pounds, underwent RNY gastric bypass, and lost 236 pounds! she underwent circumferential lower body lift surgery to reshape the lower torso. The result highlights a flatter abdominal profile, elevated hips, and a lifted buttock contour. A 360 circumferential lower body lift is also known as a belt lipectomy because the incision and tissue removal extend around the body. The procedure can address redundant skin at the abdomen, sides, waist, and back, creating a more defined transition between the torso and hips. It may also lift tissues around the outer thighs and buttocks, depending on anatomy and surgical design. For people who have lost a large amount of weight, the remaining skin can cause contour concerns even when weight is stable. Surgery should be planned only after a comprehensive medical assessment and discussion of risks, including wound-healing problems, fluid collections, scarring, and the possibility of revision. Dr. J. Timothy Katzen in Beverly Hills evaluates patients seeking post-weight-loss body contouring and explains how a lower body lift differs from an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. This case is an example of one patient's outcome and can help illustrate the goals of circumferential body lift surgery. Individual anatomy and healing determine the result, so a personalized consultation is essential.