Achieving massive weight loss through diet, exercise, or bariatric surgery is a monumental accomplishment. However, this journey often leaves behind significant amounts of loose, hanging skin around the entire midsection and lower body, which can obscure your achievement and cause both functional and aesthetic issues.

At The Plastics Atelier in Omaha, we specialize in the Circumferential Body Lift (also known as a Lower Body Lift). This is the most comprehensive body contouring procedure available, designed to remove excess skin and tighten the underlying tissue around the entire circumference of the lower body—a true 360-degree transformation.

🎯 Who Needs a Circumferential Body Lift?

This procedure is typically recommended for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight (usually 50+ pounds) and experience laxity in multiple areas:

• Abdomen: Loose, hanging skin that forms an "apron" (pannus).

• Flanks and Hips: Excess skin and tissue creating "love handles" or bulges on the sides.

• Lower Back: Sagging skin, often forming rolls above the buttocks (referred to as "back rolls").

• Buttocks: Flattened or drooping buttocks due to skin laxity.

The 360-Degree Transformation

The Circumferential Body Lift is a single-stage, complex procedure performed by Dr. Hall that surgically addresses all of these areas by strategically excising a band of skin and fat from the entire trunk.

Procedure Steps:

1. Abdominal Tightening (Abdominoplasty): The front portion removes loose abdominal skin, flattens the tummy, and repairs separated muscles (diastasis recti).

2. Lateral and Posterior Tightening: The incision extends around the sides (flanks) and across the lower back. This also pulls up on excess skin of the outer thigh.

3. Buttock Lifting: As the back skin is tightened and lifted, the remaining buttock tissue is elevated, providing a buttock lift (gluteal reshaping) that improves contour and projection.

4. Suspension and Anchoring: The remaining skin is meticulously pulled taut, elevated, and anchored to deeper tissues to provide long-lasting support and definition.

Results and Scarring

The result of a Circumferential Body Lift is dramatic: a flat, firm abdomen; significantly reduced waist size; improved hip and flank contours; and a more lifted, shapely posterior.

• Scar Placement: The procedure leaves a continuous scar that encircles the lower body, placed discreetly in the line where underwear or a bikini bottom would sit. While the scar is extensive, its low placement allows it to be easily concealed, and its presence is generally considered a worthy trade-off for the dramatic improvement in contour and comfort.

Commitment to Recovery

Due to the comprehensive nature of the surgery, the recovery period is more involved than for individual procedures.

• Downtime: Patients typically require 2 weeks off work, and assistance at home is essential during the initial recovery phase.

• Healing: Patients must limit torso bending and heavy lifting for 6 weeks to protect the extensive suture lines.

• Post-Operative Care: Dr. Hall provides detailed, personalized recovery instructions, including the use of compression garments, to ensure optimal healing and the best possible result.

We celebrate your weight loss success and are ready to help you complete your transformation. Schedule a consultation at The Plastics Atelier in Omaha, Nebraska, to discuss how a Circumferential Body Lift can refine your figure and enhance your quality of life.