Question:
What is a Belt Lipectomies, and how does it compare to the tummy tuck?

   — Marian K. (posted on August 3, 2002)

August 3, 2002
body lift specialist is at www.tedlockwood.com
   — lee J.

August 3, 2002
A belt lipectomy is a circumferential body lift where the plastic surgeon cuts aound the back and pulls excess skin from the rear end and the back and the upper thighs, making a smoother torso and then turns you over and does the same in front, "tucking" your abdomen, waist and breasts. Belt lipectomies were first perfected at the University of Iowa- see their web site under cosmetic surgery/belt lipectomy. A tummy tuck just tucks the tummy, leaving lots of excess skin everywhere else. There are some incredible photos at the UI site including one of a woman who opted for just a tuck instead of the whole belt lipectomy. Good luck!
   — Rebecca T.