For a more elegant and attractive appearance, the buttock lift procedure has gained popularity as a cosmetic procedure to achieve a harmonious and proportionate body. It involves transforming sagging and fatty buttocks and thighs into lifted and well-defined ones.
Reasons for going for the buttock lift procedure:
• Excess and sagging skin in the buttocks and thigh area as a result of aging, weight loss, or other factors.
• Inadequate results despite regular exercise.
Requirements for the buttock lift procedure:
• The patient should be in good health and have no other medical issues.
• The patient should have excess and sagging skin in the targeted area.
• The patient should have a stable weight without health problems.
Steps of buttock lift surgery:
• The doctor completely anesthetizes the patient.
• Excess skin is removed, and if necessary, fat can be suctioned as well.
• The surgeon closes the incision using appropriate sutures.
• A tube connected to a suction device is inserted to remove excess fluids.
• Medical dressings are applied to cover the incision, and a compression garment is used to prevent fluid accumulation.
Notes:
• Sometimes, in addition to a buttock lift, the surgeon may perform liposuction in the same area, especially if there is a significant amount of fat.
• In some cases, the surgeon may also perform thigh muscle lifting to enhance the appearance of the lower body.
• In cases where patients have significant fat deposits and sagging throughout the thigh area, the surgeon may make a vertical incision around the thigh to reach the knee.
• The duration of the surgery typically ranges from 1 to 2 hours.
• Walking can be resumed naturally after two to three weeks.
• The patient should avoid vigorous exercise for at least 3 months.
Results of buttock lift surgery:
The desired results of the surgery are immediately noticeable, and they are generally satisfactory to the patients and the surgeon. Buttock lift surgery does not change the size or shape of the buttocks; it simply gives them vitality, harmony, and a more youthful appearance. Post-operative pain can be managed with painkillers. Pain is a normal part of any surgical procedure.
Risks and complications of the procedure:
• Numbness in the thighs gradually disappears over several weeks after the surgery.
• Swelling in the legs and visible scars at the incision site.
• Infections can occur at the incision site but can be treated with antibiotics.
