Body
Lower body lift
A circumferential lift of the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs after major weight loss.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually about 1.5 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia
- Clinic stay: Short stay, often 1–2 nights
- Recovery: Around 3–4 weeks before returning to desk work
- Exercise: Strenuous activity from about 8 weeks
- Final result: Settles over 12 months
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
A lower body lift addresses loose skin all the way around the lower torso, the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs, in a single circumferential procedure. It is chosen by patients with extensive laxity, usually after major or bariatric weight loss.
It combines an abdominoplasty with a circumferential lift of the back and sides and is major surgery with a scar that runs around the body, a longer recovery, and a higher complication rate than smaller procedures.
What it can improve
- Circumferential loose skin around the lower torso
- Abdominal, flank, buttock, and outer-thigh contour together
- Overall lower-body proportion after major weight loss
It is not a weight-loss procedure, does not address the upper body or arms, and cannot avoid a circumferential scar.
Before the procedure
You will receive thorough preparation guidance, including clot-prevention measures and confirmation that weight and nutrition are stable. The plan, staging, and recovery are discussed in detail at consultation.
During the procedure
An abdominoplasty is combined with a circumferential lift of the flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs. Excess skin is removed all around, and the remaining tissue is redraped and lifted, with the scar positioned low to aid concealment.
After the procedure
Recovery is significant, with swelling, tightness, and limited mobility early on. Clot-prevention measures are followed, drains may be used, and activity is increased gradually over weeks under close guidance.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
A major improvement in lower-body contour is achievable for suitable patients. Scars are long and permanent, healing complications are more common than in smaller procedures, and weight change can alter the result.
Possible risks and complications
This is major surgery and all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Fluid collection (seroma), which is common
- Delayed wound healing or wound separation
- Wide or raised scars
- Areas of numbness, which may be long lasting
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs
Smoking and impaired circulation raise the risk of healing problems and wound complications, so honest assessment and smoking cessation are essential. Stable weight, good nutrition, early mobilization, and clot prevention are especially important.
Who it suits
A lower body lift may suit patients with circumferential lower-torso laxity after major weight loss. It is especially suitable for patients who:
- Have loose skin all the way around the lower torso
- Are at a stable weight with good nutrition, often after bariatric surgery
- Accept long scars and a substantial recovery
- Are in good general health with realistic expectations
- Do not smoke or can stop well before and after surgery
It may not suit patients who are not weight stable, who cannot accept extensive scarring, or whose health does not support major surgery. Your surgeon advises on timing and staging.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Body surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Body contouring at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His reconstructive background gives him a detailed command of anatomy, blood supply, and tissue handling, which is the foundation for safe contouring and natural proportions.
Natural, balanced results
Dr. Amoroso plans every procedure around your proportions rather than maximum change. The aim is a balanced, natural shape that suits your frame and moves naturally, planned with restraint so the result looks like you at your best.
Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment
Choosing a surgeon is personal, and the relationship should rest on open communication and trust. From the first consultation, Dr. Amoroso helps you understand what is realistic, which approach suits you, and whether surgery is the right option at all.
Individualized assessment
Every procedure begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Areas of concern, fat distribution, and skin quality
Skin laxity and ability to retract
Overall proportions and frame
General health, weight stability, and lifestyle
Your goals and realistic expectations
What Does Surgery Cost?
The costs of treatments are listed in the price section and often don't change. However, the price depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, anesthesia, surgical time, and whether additional procedures are combined.
Every operation is individually planned, and the final price is discussed clearly during consultation after Dr. Matteo Amoroso has assessed your anatomy, goals, and surgical needs.
All surgical prices include one of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs. The price is designed to be comprehensive and includes everything related to the operation, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, compression garment when applicable, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Safety and Trust
When considering surgery, price should not be the only factor.
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. At Skulpturkliniken, safety isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of everything we do. We have created an environment where accessibility, personal connection, and full transparency are not privileges, but standards. Your Surgeon will be your closest point of contact. We understand that aesthetic surgery is a personal journey, sometimes even life-changing. We have built a model where you don't just meet a surgeon, you build a trust-based, continuous relationship with him. From your first consultation to long after your recovery, your surgeon is personally available to you. You will never find yourself speaking to a call center or an automated message. Need guidance, reassurance, or a second opinion, we will be there not as a favor, but as a part of our philosophy.
Your Treatment Includes:
Choosing Skulpturkliniken means choosing a complete experience with no compromises.
Our pricing is fully transparent and published openly on our website, what you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees or additional charges.
- Extensive first consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Eventual additional preoperative consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
- 3D simulation
- Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
- Preoperative preparation guidance
- Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
- Anesthesia
- Compression garments
- Unlimited postoperative follow-up visits during the first year
- Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
- Digital access to your medical records through Adoreal®
- Aesthetic care program
- Patient insurance through Folksam
- Long-term postoperative support
- One of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs.
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