
You Deserve to Be Comfortable in Your Body

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.

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


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.


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.



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.
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.

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.



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. 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.