Buttocks Lift
Drooping and sagging of the buttocks can occur with aging, pregnancy and massive weight loss. This procedure involves contouring of the lower back, removing the excess skin from the upper buttocks and lifting the gluteal area to provide aesthetic projection and position of the buttocks.
Before and After Gallery
Surgical Butt lift (immediate results on the OR table)
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Additional Facts
Who is a good candidate for Buttocks Lift?
Healthy patients with realistic expectations and stable weight that suffer from sagging or drooping of the buttocks.
What are Buttocks Lift contraindications?
Severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases, connective tissue disease, malignancy, unrealistic expectations, local skin pathology and pregnancy.
Note: A contraindication is a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient.
How is this procedure performed?
The procedure is commonly done under tumescence anesthesia with monitored sedation. Tumescence anesthesia consists of diluted Lidocaine with epinephrine in a crystalloid solution that is infiltrated into the operative area in calculated amounts based on patient’s body weight. An incision is made above the buttocks extending to the hips, The excess skin is removed and the buttocks are pulled up. Based on the case, augmentation using native tissue (Superior gluteal artery flap) maybe utilized to provide volume and projection. A drain or more maybe placed. The incision is then closed in layers.
How long does the effect last?
Buttocks lift provides durable long term results, however, significant weight gain, pregnancy and other factors might affect the results of the procedure.
What should I expect during recovery?
Since the area is numb after the procedure, we routinely do not use narcotics for pain control and pain is easily controlled on acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, since general anesthesia and narcotics are usually avoided, nausea and vomiting are very rare after the procedure. A compression garment is usually worn postoperatively for 2-4 weeks or longer. Patients are usually discharged to the care of a responsible adult and recover at home. Light activity and early ambulation are encouraged after the surgery. Drains, if placed, are usually removed within a week or two. Activities are advanced gradually based on your healing.
Where is the scar?
The scar is located above the upper border of the buttocks
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