What is it ?

A buttock lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the buttocks. It may be done as part of a tummy tuck (belt lipectomy) or lower body lift to contour the buttocks, groin, thighs and abdomen.

A buttock lift alone won’t add any volume to the buttocks. But sometimes, a buttock lift is combined with an augmentation procedure to alter the shape or size of the buttocks with implants or fat grafts.

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. There are several techniques of butt lift, but some popular are-
Butt lift and/or butt liposuction
Brazilian butt lift (fat injection

  1. Butt lift and/or butt liposuction is a frequently performed procedure that significantly reduces excess skin and fat of the buttocks. The procedure involves an incision along the lower back area. Once the incision a liposuction device is used to remove the excess fat. Next, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is tightened above the upper part of the buttocks.
  2. Brazilian butt lift, also known as fat injections, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that buttock lift patients to obtain youthful-looking, perky buttocks and a more sensual body profile. The fat transfer technique involves extracting fat from other areas of the body via liposuction. Next, the fat is purified and re-injected into the buttocks. The process may involve a large number of injections until desired results are achieved. The aesthetic effects of the Brazilian butt lift are temporary and touch-up treatments are recommended to maintain the desired appearance.

Why is it done..?
As you get older, your skin changes and becomes looser. In addition, sun damage, fluctuations in weight and genetic factors can contribute to poor skin elasticity. These factors can cause your buttocks, as well as other parts of your body, to sag.
A buttock lift is typically done in combination with other body contouring procedures. You might consider a buttock lift if you:

  • Have lost a significant amount of weight and your weight has been stable for at least six to 12 months
  • Are overweight and haven’t been able to lose a significant amount of weight through physical activity and changes in your diet
  • Have a normal weight, but want a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your lower body
  • Have a normal weight, but your skin won’t contract after liposuction due to poor elasticity related to aging

Recovery
Time to recover following butt lift and/or fat injections is minimal and many of our patients return to their daily activities within three to five days. Because butt restoration procedures are extremely customized cosmetic treatments, the recovery time and process generally vary from one patient to another

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