Why Circumferential Abdominoplasty?
Circumferential abdominoplasty—also known as a lower body lift—is the most comprehensive body contouring procedure available for patients who have experienced massive weight loss and are left with significant loose, hanging skin around the abdomen, flanks, lower back, and buttocks. This powerful procedure addresses the entire lower torso in one operation, creating a dramatically smoother, tighter, and more balanced body contour.
Unlike a traditional or extended tummy tuck, a circumferential abdominoplasty involves removing excess skin and fat from both the front and back of the midsection. The incision fully encircles the body at the level of the lower waist or upper hips. From this access point, we can lift and tighten the abdomen, outer thighs, flanks, buttocks, and lower back, restoring core strength and skin tension across multiple anatomical zones.
This procedure is often performed as a foundational stage of post-bariatric body contouring, particularly for patients who have lost 80+ pounds, and is frequently paired with other procedures such as brachioplasty, thigh lift, or gynecomastia surgery in a staged plan.
DR. BRIAN’S PROCESS
At Elysian Plastic Surgery, we consider circumferential abdominoplasty not just a surgical procedure—but the completion of a life-changing transformation, empowering you to live confidently in the body you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Our approach includes careful planning, multidisciplinary coordination when needed, and precise tissue handling to ensure the most aesthetic, natural-looking result possible.
