Butt Lift
WHAT IS A BUTT LIFT
A butt lift is a procedure similar to tummy tuck but for the back. Excess skin is removed from the back along the curvature of your upper buttock. This allows the buttocks to be raised and lifted. This is a popular procedure following weight loss, in which volume is lost and excess skin is created. A butt lift also improves your waistline and may be combined with an abdominoplasty, in which case it would be a circumferential body lift.
WHAT CAUSES BUTTOCK SAGGING?
Weight fluctuations may cause stretching of the buttock skin, which may be unable to retract back. This leads to excess or overhanging skin that may be aesthetically displeasing.
Gravity, aging process, and genetics may also all play a role in development of excess buttock skin.
WHAT IS YOUR TREATMENT APPROACH TO BUTT LIFT?
There are different approaches to buttock sagging:
1. Brazilian Buttock Transfer
A Brazilian Buttock Transfer involves liposuction of your abdomen, flanks, and back with fat transfer into the buttocks. This allows filling of lost volume and raises the buttocks to a higher position.
2. Buttock Lift
A buttock lift removes the excess skin of the lower back, which raises the buttocks. It may not restore lost volume, but it tightens the lower back skin during the same procedure.
4. Circumferential Tummy Tuck
This method involves a surgical incision that extends completely around from abdomen to waistline into the lower back and buttocks. The abdomen is tightened at the same time to address excess skin and laxity in this area. This approach typically used after massive weight loss.
WHAT TYPE OF ANESTHESIA IS USED DURING BUTT LIFT?
Buttock lift is performed under general anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure. The procedure can take between two to three hours.
WHAT IS THE POST OPERATIVE CARE AND RECOVERY LIKE AFTER BUTT LIFT?
Dr. Chen will prescribe you antibiotics to minimize the chance of post-operative infections and pain medications to improve comfort. Drains will be placed to help remove excess fluid and will be removed at one of your post-operative visits. A compression garment will be worn to help your body adjust to its new contours.
Most patients take off two weeks from work, and more if they are expected to perform physical tasks on the job.
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF BUTT LIFT?
You will obtain a flatter lower back, a higher buttock, and a more contoured waistline.
IS BUTT LIFT RIGHT FOR ME?
Candidates for butt lift are those who:
Have excess skin of the lower back
Have excess skin and laxity of the buttocks
Have lost significant weight
Desire a higher buttock position
YOUR CONSULTATION WITH DR. CHEN
Dr. Chen will create a personalized treatment plan after a comprehensive physical examination and a detailed discussion regarding your personal goals. A thorough medical history will also be obtained to ensure surgery is a safe option for you. Dr. Chen will discuss all surgical approaches and non-surgical options so that you can make an informed decision about what is the right choice for you.
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