What Is A Lockwood Lower Body Lift?
A Lockwood lower body lift aims to restore the buttocks and thighs to a more firm and youthful appearance. As we age, gravity takes its toll on the lower body, giving the buttocks a boxy or saggy appearance and an increased appearance of cellulite. Weight gain and weight loss can also have a significant effect on the lower body. The Lockwood lower body lift procedure can address the loose skin, sagging, and cellulite by dissecting the skin and tissue to the mid-thigh and lifting and anchoring the skin into its new position, at which point the excess skin and fat are removed. The incision runs along the backside in the bikini line.
At the consultation, your surgeon will determine if the Lockwood Lower Body lift is the right procedure to help you reach your surgical goals.
The Aesthetica Difference
At Aesthetica Plastic Surgery, our surgeons bring over 25 years of combined experience and have performed hundreds of lower body lift procedures. While some patients may benefit from less extensive options, such as a belt lipectomy—which primarily removes excess skin and fat from the flank area—The Lockwood approach may be necessary to achieve more extensive lifting results. This technique secures the lift to the deeper fascial layer, greatly reducing the risk of wound complications and delivering more effective contouring of the buttocks and thighs. Additionally, by minimizing lateral incision spreading, the Lockwood method results in finer, less noticeable scarring. Your surgeon will evaluate your individual needs during consultation to recommend the approach best suited to achieve optimal, personalized results.
Journey To Confidence
At your consultation, you will be able to discuss questions and voice what you would like changed through surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the details of the procedure and create a surgical plan with you. Our office staff will provide you with a surgery quote and can help to schedule a surgery date at this point.
You will have a pre-operative appointment three weeks prior to surgery. At this appointment, you will sign consents, discuss any last minute questions and concerns, and get further pre- and post-surgery instructions.
Your surgery will take place at our surgical facility in Lindon, Utah. This is generally a 6 to 7 hour procedure. You will stay overnight with a nurse for the first night.
Generally, you will be seen 1 to 3 days after surgery and again 4 to 5 days later. Further post operative appointments will continue and be dependent upon your recovery.
During lower body lift recovery, you can expect swelling, bruising, and limited mobility for several weeks, with most patients resuming light activities within 2 – 3 weeks and experiencing continued improvement over several months.
Experience the results, notice the transformation, and embrace your confidence. Say goodbye to loose skin on your legs—whether from aging or weight loss—and enjoy a more youthful appearance that reflects your desired outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a candidate?
Any patient that is seeing the signs of gravity and aging in the buttock and thigh area.
What does a lower body lift fix?
Sagging buttocks and outer thigh skin.
What will lower body lift scars look like?
The incisions run around the backside in the bikini line and go to the side of each hip.
How long is the recovery for a lower body lift?
6-8 weeks no lifting over 5lbs and no strenuous activity.