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In recent years, the number of individuals achieving significant weight loss has grown substantially, leading to increased demand for plastic surgery procedures designed to address post-weight loss concerns. At Formation in Tampa, FL, Dr. Gopal Grandhige specializes in advanced body contouring techniques, focusing on delivering safe, aesthetically pleasing results for patients following substantial weight loss.
Dr. Grandhige’s approach to the Lower Body Lift is distinguished by a comprehensive focus on both safety and aesthetics. This procedure involves not just the removal of excess skin but also strategic contouring through fat removal and liposuction to create a balanced, natural appearance.
The entire midsection—including the anterior abdomen, flanks, back, upper thighs, and gluteal region—is treated as a cohesive “aesthetic unit.” By addressing these areas simultaneously, Dr. Grandhige ensures harmonious, beautiful results that enhance the body’s natural contours.
Achieving the best results from a Lower Body Lift requires a collaborative effort between the surgeon and the patient. Optimal preoperative health and fitness, along with clearly defined aesthetic goals, are essential for outcomes that are both dramatic and natural-looking.
At Formation in Tampa, FL, under the expert care of Dr. Gopal Grandhige, planning your lower body lift begins with a focus on optimizing your overall health and fitness. This is a crucial step for anyone considering plastic surgery after significant weight loss.
While many individuals pursuing a lower body lift have already achieved substantial weight loss, it is essential to maintain a stable weight before surgery. Ideally, you should reach a weight loss plateau for at least three months, with six months being even more beneficial. This stability helps ensure the best possible surgical outcomes.
During your comprehensive consultation with Dr. Grandhige at our Tampa office located at 1315 South Howard Avenue, your specific needs and goals will be thoroughly discussed. Dr. Grandhige will evaluate your unique anatomy and pair you with the most suitable lower body lift techniques to achieve your desired results.
At Formation, we offer advanced body lift procedures tailored to help patients achieve a more contoured, sculpted appearance after significant weight loss or due to aging-related skin laxity. Under the expert care of Dr. Gopal Grandhige, we focus on delivering natural, aesthetically pleasing results with a personalized approach.
Often referred to as an “circumferential tummy tuck,” this technique involves a circumferential incision around the midsection. It effectively removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, flanks, and back while enhancing overall body contours. Liposuction is commonly incorporated to further refine the results.
This advanced procedure combines a traditional circumferential body lift with an additional vertical incision on the front of the abdomen (a fleur-de-lis incision). This approach allows for greater skin tightening and improved contouring, particularly for patients with substantial skin redundancy. Liposuction is often utilized for enhanced definition.
A Lower Body Lift is best suited for individuals who:
Preparing for a Lower Body Lift at Formation in Tampa, FL, starts with achieving a stable, healthy weight. Significant fluctuations before or after surgery can affect your results, so maintaining an active lifestyle with a balanced diet is essential.
About four weeks before your procedure, you will have a detailed pre-operative visit with Dr. Gopal Grandhige at our Tampa office (1315 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606). This visit includes a thorough review of preoperative and postoperative instructions, answers to any questions, and necessary prescriptions. Routine lab tests and medical clearance are also arranged to ensure you are fully prepared for surgery.
The Lower Body Lift is a comprehensive body contouring procedure designed to remove excess skin and improve body shape. It takes around six to eight hours to complete. The surgical technique depends on the extent and location of excess skin.
A circumferential dermolipectomy is commonly performed, which tightens the lower body by addressing vertical skin excess. If abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) is present, it will be repaired to restore core strength. Similar to an abdominoplasty, the belly button is repositioned to achieve a natural look.
If any remaining fat deposits remain, liposuction is often incorporated to remove stubborn fat deposits and enhance body contours. In some cases where skin excess is present in both vertical and horizontal directions, a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty may be combined with the procedure for additional refinement.
To improve postoperative comfort, the long acting anesthetic delivery systems are used to provide targeted pain relief during recovery.
After surgery, we provide a nurse to help transport and stay overnight at your hotel or home. You can decide to extend their stay if you feel the need after that. Closed suction drain tubes are removed between seven to ten days post-op.
Dr. Grandhige generally recommends taking about two weeks off from work to allow for proper healing. However, those with desk jobs or minimal physical activity may return in nine to ten days. Since all sutures used in the procedure are dissolvable, there is no need for suture removal.
Swelling is most noticeable during the first two weeks but improves significantly by six weeks. Complete swelling resolves by 6-9 months , revealing your final results. Patients can typically resume light activities and lifting small children within seven to ten days, depending on their comfort level.
Exercise can gradually be reintroduced after surgery. Light activities such as walking on a treadmill or using an elliptical can begin around two weeks post-surgery. More strenuous exercises, including cardio, strength training, and core workouts, can typically be resumed between six to eight weeks. By eight weeks post-surgery, there are no restrictions on physical activity.
Dr. Grandhige schedules frequent follow-up visits to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results. These appointments are typically set for 2-3 days, 1 week, 1 month, 3 monthsl 6 months and 12 months after surgery.
The Formation team remains available throughout your recovery, providing personalized support and guidance to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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At Formation we believe that every person desires to simply be the best version of themself. We’re proud to introduce and offer the latest self-revealing procedures in weight loss, aesthetics, wellness and nutrition. If you are local to Tampa Bay area or from out of town, we have you covered with complete packages including transportation, hotel, overnight nursing, nutritional meals, coaching, massage and more.
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