Buttock Lift

Buttock Lift also known as Gluteal Lift

A buttock lift—also known as a gluteal lift or buttocks lift—is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin and sometimes fat from the buttocks to create a smoother, more toned, and firmer appearance. The goal of the procedure is to correct sagging or loose skin on the buttocks, which can be caused by factors such as significant weight loss, aging, genetics, or sun damage.

What Happens During a Buttock Lift?

  • The surgeon makes an incision, usually along the lower back or just above the buttocks.
  • Excess skin and fat are removed.
  • The remaining skin is then pulled up and tightened, lifting the buttocks and improving body contour.
  • In some cases, liposuction may be used to further contour the area or remove stubborn pockets of fat.
  • The procedure does not increase buttock volume—it tightens and reshapes, but does not add fullness. However, it can be combined with a buttock augmentation (using implants or fat transfer) if additional volume is desired.

Who Might Benefit from a Buttock Lift?

A buttock lift is ideal for people who:

  • Have loose, sagging skin after significant weight loss.
  • Desire a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance in the buttock region.
  • Are at a stable, healthy weight but are bothered by excess skin or rolls that do not respond to exercise or diet.
  • Want more dramatic lower body or back contour improvements, often as part of a lower body lift.

What a Buttock Lift Is Not

  • A buttock lift is not the same as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), which uses fat grafting to increase buttock size and projection. A buttock lift reshapes by removing skin, rather than enhancing volume with transferred fat.
  • It does not directly remove cellulite or significantly improve skin quality, though tightening may reduce the appearance of dimples.

Recovery and Considerations

  • Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and usually requires several weeks of recovery, with the use of compression garments and restricted activity during healing.
  • There will be scars, but surgeons strive to place incisions where they can be hidden under clothing.
  • Possible risks include bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, and scarring—these should be discussed with your surgeon prior to surgery.

A buttock lift is a transformative procedure for body contouring, especially for those with excess or sagging skin in the buttock region due to major weight change or aging. It is not designed to add volume, but to create a firmer and more sculpted appearance. If you desire enhancement of size as well as lifting, your surgeon can discuss combining the lift with a volume-adding procedure.

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