Cited Research
Belt lipectomy — a circumferential body lift — removes the apron of skin that hangs around the entire midsection after major weight loss. It is one of the most transformative procedures in plastic surgery.
Who is a candidate
Weight stable for at least 12 months, BMI ideally under 32, non-smoker, and committed to the recovery — typically 4–6 weeks before returning to active life.
What it removes
Skin and fat are excised in a 360° pattern at the waistline. The result lifts the lower back, flanks, outer thighs, and abdomen in a single operation.
References & Further Reading
This article is general information about procedures we perform. It is not medical advice and does not replace an assessment by a physician who has examined you. Individual results, risks and recovery vary.