ًWhat is a Butt lift?

A buttock lift is a cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of the buttocks. It may be done as part of a tummy tuck. Or it may be done as part of a lower body lift to contour the buttocks, groin, thighs, and abdomen.

During a buttock lift, excess skin and fat are removed from the buttocks. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look.

A buttock lift alone won’t add volume to the buttocks. But sometimes a buttock lift is combined with augmentation. An augmentation alters the shape or size of the buttocks with implants or fat taken from other parts of the body

 Am I a candidate for buttock lift surgery?

If fitness and weight loss efforts have not helped you achieve your goals, buttock lift surgery may be right for you. 

Good candidates for buttock lift surgery include:

• Individuals with loss of skin elasticity in the buttock area due to extreme weight loss or aging 
• Individuals with thighs that are crinkled, dimpled, or flabby due to lack of exercise or cellulite 
• Non-smokers 
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what back lift surgery can accomplish 
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness. 

The best way to determine if you are a candidate for a buttock lift is through a consultation with an expert at Veronica Clinic.

Step 1 – Anesthesia

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

Step 2 – The incision

 One common technique of gluteal lift uses an incision just below the waistline and is commonly combined with an abdominoplasty incision in a body contouring procedure. Liposuction may be used for improved contouring as well. If it is determined by your surgeon that you are a good candidate for auto-augmentation, some of the tissue that is normally removed is strategically left in place hidden underneath the remaining skin.

 Another technique uses an incision just below the buttocks and is placed in the crease between the buttocks and the upper thigh. The excess skin and tissues are removed resulting in a more defined crease and sometimes smooths the skin of the back of the upper leg.

Step 3 – Closing the incisions

 Deep sutures within underlying tissues help to form and support the newly shaped contours. Sutures, skin adhesives, tapes, or clips may be used to close the skin incisions.

Step 4 – See the results

The results of a gluteal lift are visible almost immediately. However, the tissues will need to settle within the first 3-6 months and the incision lines can take up to two years to mature. Get more information on gluteal lift results.

What results can I expect?

The results of buttock lift surgery are visible almost immediately, but it may take several months for your final results to fully develop. A buttock lift does not add volume or shape to your existing buttocks, but it can give them a sleeker, more toned appearance. View our buttock lift before and after photos to see results from actual patients.

Follow-up with a plastic surgeon at Veronica Clinic is the best way to ensure long-lasting results from buttock lift surgery.

What is involved in recovery?

Following buttock lift surgery, you may experience some mild to moderate pain or discomfort, which can be controlled by medications your plastic surgeon can prescribe for you. You may notice swelling and there may be quite a bit of bruising. 

Full recovery from buttock lift surgery usually takes four to six months. While swelling and bruising usually subside within two to three weeks.

Your plastic surgeon will recommend that you avoid any strenuous activity and exercise for up to three months following surgery.

Is a buttock lift safe?

All surgical procedures carry some risk. 

Possible side effects or complications from buttock lift surgery include: 

• Swelling 
• Bruising 
• Bleeding 
• Infection 
• Numbness or tightness (temporary).