Body Lift in Nashville & Franklin, TN

What Is a Body Lift?

There are two general categories of body lifts: an upper body lift and a lower body lift. An upper body lift, commonly called a bra roll lift, is a surgical procedure designed to address excess skin and fat in the upper body area, particularly around the back, bra line, and underarms. This procedure targets the "bra roll" or "back bulge" region, which can often resist diet and exercise. During the surgery, excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissues are tightened to create a smoother, more contoured appearance. Lower body lifts also tighten the torso area, similar to an upper body lift, but they accomplish this in a different area of the torso, lower down around the waistline. Lower body lifts incorporate an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to address the front part of the lower torso, but it is continued around the waist to the lower back area, similar to a belt-like approach to the lower torso. In fact, the lower body lift is often called a belt abdominoplasty and is designed to address excess skin and fat in the lower body area. This procedure targets the excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen, flanks, hips, and lower back areas, which can often resist improvement after diet and exercise. This can be especially a problematic area after significant weight loss or after some of the changes that can occur after pregnancy. As in upper body lifting, during the lower body lift procedure excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissues are tightened to create a smoother, more contoured appearance. The upper body lift and the lower body lift procedures performed by Dr. Higdon improve body proportions, enhance overall body contour, and restore confidence by eliminating unwanted bulges and achieving a firmer, more toned upper body aesthetic.