Lower Body Lift Fort Lauderdale | The Magic Surgeon Dr. Palladino

Is a lower body lift right for you?

When the skin doesn't follow

Aging and significant weight changes can leave behind loose, hanging skin that no at-home regimen can address. Dr. Palladino performs lower body lift surgery to tighten the tissues and remove that excess skin, restoring an attractive body contour.

Aging and weight gain change the body. Excess fat and skin over weakened muscle can make the lower half read older and looser than it is. Diet and exercise reach only some of that, and loose, hanging skin often will not correct at all, however intense the at-home routine.

Lower body lift surgery tightens those tissues and removes the excess skin, creating an attractive, even body contour.

All surgery carries risks and every patient is different. Candidacy, realistic expectations, and your personalised treatment plan are determined during a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Palladino.

Benefits of lower body lift

Eliminates excess skin
Improves body contours in multiple areas
Can be performed alongside complementary procedures
Increases clothing options
Boosts self-esteem

Your lower body options

Lower body contouring, tailored to you

Lower body lift is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Dr. Palladino specializes in post-bariatric lower body contouring, combining procedures to address all areas with sagging skin in a single, coordinated surgical plan.

Tummy Tuck

Abdomen

Tummy tuck surgery can be combined with your lower body lift to remove stubborn fat deposits and tighten the abdominal skin and muscles, for a firmer, flatter midsection.

Thigh Lift

Upper & Inner Thighs

A thigh lift can be added to your plan to tighten and tone the upper and inner thigh area, addressing loose skin that diet and exercise cannot correct.

Buttock Augmentation

Buttocks

Buttock augmentation can be performed alongside lower body lift to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks using fat grafting, muscle flaps, or butt implants.

Your care with Dr. Palladino

Preparing for your surgery

During your consultation, you will receive a set of instructions that outline how to prepare for your surgery. Dr. Palladino will ask that you refrain from eating or drinking at least eight hours before your surgery.

You will also need to arrange for a family member or close friend to drive you to and from the surgery center and stay available for updates during your procedure.

Before your lower body lift, Dr. Palladino will make precise marks on your body to guide him through the surgery. You will then receive general anesthesia so that you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout.

Dr. Palladino and his surgical team take the time to understand your goals before a single incision is made. A good result begins long before the operating room.

Free Evaluation

Dr. Palladino consulting with a patient prior to lower body lift surgery

What to expect

Your recovery, step by step

Lower body lift is a significant procedure. The time and care you give your body afterward will show in the result.

Immediately after surgery

Rest is essential. Refrain from any bending, lifting, or straining. Swelling and bruising will occur but should resolve after a few weeks. Your companion should be with you for the first day.

First few weeks

Dr. Palladino and his surgical team will provide a detailed list of guidelines to ensure a smooth recovery. He checks in frequently with his patients to advise when it is safe to resume daily activities.

Returning to normal life

The length of your recovery varies as each patient heals differently. Dr. Palladino will advise when it is safe to return to work, exercise, and other normal routines based on your individual progress.

Your final results

As swelling subsides over the weeks and months following surgery, your new contours become steadily more visible. It is the payoff for the care you put into your recovery.

Common questions