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Buttock Lift
Other names
Butt Lift, Posterior Thigh Lift, Posterior Thighplasty
Purpose
Tightens and improves the contour of the buttocks by removing excess, sagging skin.
Procedure type
Outpatient
Recovery time
2 - 3 weeks
Complements
Thigh Lift, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift
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Buttock Lift
Goals
- Remove excess fat, tissue and skin to lift a sagging buttock
- Improve dimpled, bumpy skin
- Restore a more normal shape and contour to the buttock
Description
A buttock lift, also known as a posterior thigh lift, is a surgical procedure to correct loose, saggy skin in the buttock. A sagging buttock develops with weight loss, age, gravity, and genetics. A buttock lift helps remove the excess drooping skin while repositioning the buttock to improve tone and contour.
Procedure
A buttock lift usually takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the extent of work required.
The buttock lift incision is made from hipbone to hipbone on the back. The skin and fat is then separated from the underlying structures. Once the amount of excess is determined, the extra skin and fat are removed. Before stitching the incision, a temporary tube is inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site. After the incisions are closed, gauze and an elastic compression bandage are applied for comfort and to minimize bruising and swelling.
A buttock lift is commonly performed at the same time as a thigh lift, tummy tuck, or both.
Recovery
After surgery, your back and buttocks will be bruised, swollen and uncomfortable. Any discomfort you feel can be controlled with medications. Some numbness of the skin is normal; it will disappear in a few weeks or month.
It is important that you start walking as soon as possible, but you should avoid bending at the waist and lifting anything for several days.
You will be taught how to take care of the drainage tubes and how to record the amount of fluid that comes out of it. The steps are very simple and easy to follow. Your surgeon will remove the tubes when the drainage slows to an acceptable level.
Most patients are back to work or school in 2 to 3 weeks. Although it is important to walk, you should avoid strenuous activity, including bending, jogging, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that may stress the incision sites. Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling diminishes and incision lines fade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much time is required for a buttock lift?
A: The surgery requires approximately 2-4 hours. As with all surgeries, the amount of time needed varies from patient to patient.
Q: Is a buttock lift an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
A: Outpatient.
Q: What are some common side effects?
A: Most side effects of buttock lifts are temporary. They include discomfort, pain, swelling, numbness, and bruising. It may take a year or more for the incision lines to refine and fade.
Q: What is the recovery time?
A: Most patients are able to return to work or school in 2 to 3 weeks.
Q: How long do the results last?
A: The results after a buttock lift last for many years. However, the influences of aging and gravity will continue as time passes. The exact length of time varies with each individual.
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