(General Information)
Technical name: Gluteoplasty
Body Parts: Buttocks
Recommended Age: After complete development
Anesthesia: intravenous sedation or general anesthesia depending on your case and doctor
Surgery time: On average, 2-4 hours
Clinic stay: 12-48 hours
Scar: The most discrete as possible
Pre-operative: Lab exams
Post-operative: Sleeping position will be “face-down” for 7-10 days after surgery. Patient must rest at home for the first 3 days following surgery
Recuperation period: Complete healing between 1 to 6 months
Buttock Lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that works improving the contour of the buttocks. It is recommended for people who are unsatisfied with their current buttock appearance that might look saggy, flabby or dimpled.
People might be motivated by the interest of having a more attractive appearance or to correct loss of skin elasticity and shape caused by weight loss, heredity, aging, hormonal changes or lack of exercise. [ Top ]
A Buttock Lift is a procedure to improve buttock area skin, and not to provide more volume. The point here is to make the area look softer and tighter; reduce the saggy, dimpled and wrinkled look.
Prior to surgery, it is important to be healthy and avoid taking medications that could increase bleeding, such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements. Also, the patient should not have medical conditions that could interfere in the surgery or healing process, preferably be a non-smoker and have realistic expectations about the procedure. [ Top ]
Improvements of self-confidence and appearance of the buttock area, making the contours look tighter and softer.
Some improvement can already be seen after swelling and bruising subsides, about a month following surgery. However, final results might take up to a year to be seen. [ Top ]
For a Buttock Lift, it can be chosen between intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. In case of general Anesthesia, you will sleep through the entire operation. If the option is intravenous sedation, sedatives will be injected to help you relax. The best anesthesia method depends on your individual case and what your doctor is recommending. You will decide with him what is better for you [ Top ]
Right after the Buttock Lift procedure, a dressing is applied and also a compression garment, in order to reduce swelling and bruising during healing process.
The post-operative might be more painful to some people; however, it depends on each person. Pain is usually relieved through prescribed medications. The patient should avoid sitting down for a few days and also should sleep face down for about a week.
Bruising and swelling usually subsides a month after surgery. Complete healing may take between 6 months and up to a year to be achieved. It is important to wait a few months before you can go back to your full routine. Exercising may take up to three months to be fully practiced. [ Top ]
Just like any surgery procedure, there are some risks. It is important to ask your plastic surgeon everything you would like to know and share with him all your feelings and fears.
Remember that, for long lasting results, it is important to maintain your weight and keep a healthy lifestyle.
It is also extremely important to follow your physician’s instructions, ensuring best results. The incisions should not be subjected to excessive force, abrasion or motion during the healing process.
In some cases, another surgery might be necessary, in order to achieve better results.
A Buttock Lift can be combined with other procedures like Liposuction, Liposculpture, Breast Augmentation and Abdominoplasty.
Buttock Lift is cosmetic surgery; you should do it for yourself, as a personal decision. You should not submit this procedure because of someone else or to fit an ideal image. As a patient, you should be aware of expected results and possible risks.. [ Top ]
