This 37-year-old woman made a remarkable commitment to her health by losing 80 pounds after once weighing 240. Despite her dedication, she was left with loose skin and laxity across her abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks. These concerns limited her comfort and prevented her from fully enjoying her progress. After meeting with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, she learned that a 360 circumferential lower body lift was the most effective way to address all her areas of concern in a single, comprehensive surgery.
During the procedure, Dr. Katzen performed a full tummy tuck to remove redundant skin and tighten the abdominal muscles. He refined her pubic region and sculpted her waist by lifting her hips and outer thighs. The circumferential incision allowed him to reposition and lift her buttocks while removing lower-back skin that contributed to sagging. This coordinated approach restored a smooth, proportional, and youthful contour around her entire midsection.
Her recovery included wearing compression garments, gradual ambulation, and dedicated postoperative monitoring. As her swelling decreased week by week, she saw her transformation unfold—a flatter abdomen, a more sculpted waistline, smoother hips, and lifted, more refined buttocks. She is thrilled with her results and deeply grateful she chose Dr. Katzen. His precision, compassion, and artistry delivered the outcome she had always envisioned.