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Body & Arm LiftIn Houston

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Enhancing Your Natural Features with a Lower Body Lift

You’ve put in the work, but loose, sagging skin can still hold you back from fully enjoying your results.

A lower body lift is designed to remove excess skin, refine your contours, and help your body finally reflect how far you’ve come. At Heights Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons provide a personalized approach to help you feel confident, comfortable, and proud in your own skin.

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Body Lift Overview

Belt Lipectomy, also known as lower body lift is a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the lower half of the body, commonly performed after significant weight loss. The procedure includes abdominoplasty and thigh and buttock lifting by removing a circumferential composite of tissue from the trunk.

Address: Abdomen, Waist, Pubic Area, Outer Thighs, Buttocks, Flanks/Hips, Lower Back

Procedure Time: 4 - 8 hours

Eligibility: Female & Male, 18+, Non-Smoker

Possible Side Effects: Soreness, Scarring, Bruising, Temporary Difficulty Walking

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Arm Lift: Youthful Toning & Shaping

Sleek, toned arms often require more than just diet and exercise, especially when loose skin or stubborn areas don’t respond the way you’d hoped.

An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is designed to remove excess skin and refine the shape of the upper arms for a smoother, more contoured appearance. At Heights Plastic Surgery, we take a personalized approach to help you feel more confident in your silhouette and more comfortable in the way your clothing fits.

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Arm Lift Overview

Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, arm fat removal, or arm reduction, is a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arm.

  • Address: Excessive upper arm skin ("batwings") after weight loss, excessive arm fat, sagging skin
  • Procedure Time: 2 - 3 hours
  • Eligibility: Female & Male, 18+, Non-Smoker
  • Possible Side Effects: Bruising, Swelling, Soreness, Surgical Scars
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Transformation After Weight Loss

Significant weight loss is a monumental achievement, but it often leaves behind stubborn, sagging skin that diet and exercise cannot address. We specialize in excess skin removal to help you finally see the results of your hard work.

  • Body Lift: This procedure targets the midsection, hips, and lower back by removing the "apron" of skin that can cause discomfort or hygiene issues. It tightens the underlying tissue to create a smoother, firmer body contour.
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): For those dealing with "bat wings" or loose skin on the upper arms, an arm lift removes the excess tissue from the underarm to the elbow, restoring a toned and proportional appearance.

By removing excess skin and restoring balance to your contours, these procedures can enhance not only how you look, but how you move, feel, and experience your body every day.

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FROM CONSULT TO SURGERY DAY

Your experience begins with a private consultation where you’ll meet with Dr. Bullocks or Dr. Downey, along with a dedicated patient care coordinator. During this time, we’ll discuss your goals for a body lift or arm lift, review your health history, and perform a thorough evaluation.

You’ll be guided through each surgical option in detail, allowing us to create a fully customized treatment plan tailored to your body and desired outcome. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions, address any concerns, and review before-and-after photos to feel confident in your decision.

Your procedure will take place at our private AAAASF-accredited facility, the gold standard for surgical safety.

  • The Big Day: We will mark the surgical sites and review the final plan with you. While the surgery typically takes several hours depending on the complexity, our specialized anesthesia ensures you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout.
  • Immediate Care: After surgery, you will be monitored by our expert staff in a dedicated recovery room until you are ready to be driven home by a loved one.
  • Follow-Up: We prioritize your healing with a follow-up visit 24 to 72 hours after surgery. You’ll continue with weekly check-ins until your 6-week milestone, at which point most patients are cleared to return to all normal activities.
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Testimonials

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

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“I love, Love, LOVE Heights!! Dr. Cara Downey changed my life, my confidence and of course my appearance....The results I got are beyond what I imagined and hoped for. Her and the staff here are always so welcome and accommodating and were always just a message away if you have questions or concerns."

- Jakaia S

“I was new to Houston & there are SO many doctors available in this city! But when I found Heights, by the end of my first consultation I KNEW I had found my new doctors. They work wonders, & Dr. Bullocks truly listens to you, sees your vision and delivers AMAZING results EVERY time. He is truly talented & I could not be happier!"

- Allison M

"Dr. Downey and her staff are amazing and very professional. They were very caring and compassionate throughout the entire process. This was my second time under her care and if I need anything else it would most definitely be a third time."

- Ashjon R

“I have been seeing Dr. Bullocks for 2 years and he is absolutely amazing! Heights Plastic Surgery is the place to be for your life changing moments! The office staff is amazing!! Megan and Jordan are top tier with my care!”

- Seglenda W

Dr Cara Downey

Dr. Downey

Dr. Cara R. Downey is among the most trusted Board Certified plastic surgeons in Houston, Texas. Her 12 years of unparalleled experience, combined with an artful understanding of the human body, has enabled her to craft life-changing and beautiful results to countless patients around the world.

Dr Jamal Bullocks

Dr. Bullocks

Dr. Bullocks is a Board Certified plastic surgeon and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He joins Dr. Downey as the co-creator of Heights Plastic Surgery and Studio Essex Medical Spa. Dr. Bullocks has a passion for utilizing his cumulative experience, training, and study in Plastic Surgery to create inspiring changes in the lives of his patients to help them feel good about themselves and elevate confidence.