Dr. Isodoros J. Moraitis performs lower body lift surgery at local hospitals, prioritizing patient safety and care throughout the process. The procedure typically takes 7-9 hours, and most of our Palm Harbor patients spend 1-2 nights in the hospital for post-operative monitoring. Dr. Moraitis has privileges at multiple hospitals, providing flexibility for his patients. Recovery time varies depending on the patient’s occupation and activity level, with most patients returning to normal activity levels within 4-6 weeks. Throughout the process, Dr. Moraitis and his staff are committed to providing personalized care and support.
“My Lower Body Lift Surgery with Dr. Moraitis was like a “Face Lift” for the Body! I finally have my life (and youthful body) back!”
– Palm Harbor Patient
Lower Body Lift (Circumferential Body Lift or Belt Lipectomy)
A lower body lift, also known as a circumferential body lift or belt lipectomy, is a single surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the central third of the body. The procedure flattens the stomach, elevates the thighs and buttocks, and contours the hips. At the same time, a lower body lift also removes skin circumferentially along the bikini line. A lower body lift in Palm Harbor is one of the most effective plastic surgery procedures for improving the appearance of the body after weight loss.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Lower Body Lift?
Dr. Moraitis commonly performs lower body lift surgery on those who have developed significant laxity along the abdomen, lower torso, buttocks, and upper thighs. Many of his patients who undergo a lower body lift are typically formerly obese people who have achieved a more normal Body Mass Index (BMI) through significant weight loss. However, some non-weight loss patients in Palm Harbor are also good candidates for this surgery due to other factors.
What Does a Lower Body Lift do?
Abdomen
A lower body lift flattens and smoothes the abdomen. Having significant experience with performing lower body lift and tummy tuck surgeries, Dr. Moraitis is able to place the incisions so that the resulting scars are barely visible and easily concealed by a normal bathing suit or bikini for women and shorts or boxers/briefs for men.
Just as with a tummy tuck procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened from the rib cage down to the pelvis creating an internal corset. This tightening of the muscle layer is essential for creating a flat, contoured abdomen. Excess skin is then redraped downward, removed, and sutured as a fine line. The umbilicus (belly button) remains attached to the abdominal wall and a new opening is made for it. A lower body lift can also address excess skin and fullness in the pubic region, rejuvenating this area as well.
Outer Thighs
A lower body lift also improves the appearance of the thighs by elevating the skin and soft tissues laterally. The results from removing excess skin and elevating the soft tissue is a smoother, more contoured outer thigh with fewer wrinkles and cellulite.
Flanks
Redundant fat and skin along the flanks are also addressed. A lower body lift addresses this extra skin and fat creating a more contoured, hourglass figure for Palm Harbor women and reduces the flanks for men.
Buttocks
During a lower body lift, the buttocks are also elevated. This especially smoothens the skin and reduces cellulite and wrinkles. While a Lower Body Lift elevates and smoothes buttocks, it may also lead to a flattened appearance.
What Our Patients Say
“Dr. Moraitis is experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough. From consultation to post-op, I felt comfortable and confident in each stage of the process. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome, and the results are evidence that Dr. Moraitis not only heard and understood exactly what I wanted, he also possesses the ability, skills and vision to make it a reality. I’ve already recommended him to friends and strangers alike, and will continue to do so a thousand times more!”
Jeanine C. –
“I can’t express how incredible Dr. Moraitis and his staff are. I went to 6 different consults before choosing who to use as my plastic surgeon…When I walked into Dr. Moraitis’ office I felt completely at ease. The staff is so friendly that I was so comfortable from day 1. I had an extended tummy tuck, and I could not be more pleased. Dr. Moraitis is very honest and caring…I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Moraitis. Thank you so much for changing my life for the best .”
Tara –
“When I decided to walk into the world of plastic surgery, I knew what I wanted, but I wanted a doctor and a team that helped me make it happen. Dr. Moraitis and his staff were so educational and understanding of the image I was looking for. They took the time to ensure this was what I really wanted and never led me to feel that my questions were unnecessary. I can’t express to you all enough this is the place to go for breast augmentation and any of your body enhancing needs!”
Laurin W. –
Let Us Help You Reach Your Aesthetic Goals
Make the decision to do something for yourself and pursue your personal goals when it comes to how you look and feel. Moraitis Plastic Surgery offers both surgical and non-surgical options to provide you with high-quality results tailored to your needs.
Lower Body Lift Incision
Dr. Moraitis utilizes a bikini-line pattern around the torso, creating a fine scar that is well hidden by bikinis or boxers and a fine line that follows along the edge of the belly button. Dr. Moraitis also uses special suturing techniques under the skin so the final result will be as fine a line as possible. Each of Dr. Moraitis’ patients, from the Palm Harbor and Clearwater area or beyond, that consult with him for body contouring procedures have an individual anatomy and proportion of loose skin. The decision to utilize lower body lifting techniques depends upon your goals and expectations as well as an examination by Dr. Moraitis at his Palm Harbor office. This will help determine whether lower body lift surgery is right for you.
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Lower Body Lift in Palm Harbor
Serving Palm Harbor, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay Area, we focus on safety, personalized care, and compassionate support. A lower body lift can restore a look and feel that reflects who you are. Learn more about lower body lift surgery by scheduling a consultation with Moraitis Plastic Surgery.