GET PERT & TIGHT BUTTOCKS WITH
A BUTTOCK LIFT IN LONDON

Buttock Lift, also called butt lift, or gluteoplasty is a body contouring surgery that can effectively improve the appearance of your buttocks by “lifting” and “tightening” them. During the surgery, excess skin and fat (possibly) are removed from the buttocks. After removing the excess skin (and fat, if applicable), the remaining skin is placed on the newly created contours to create a toned and firm look.

Many people combine a buttock lift with a buttock augmentation via fat transfer. This is done to get rounder, fuller, and shapelier buttocks along with “higher” buttocks from the butt lift procedure. This method of augmentation of buttocks via fat transfer is called a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL.

When the skin on the buttocks loosens and sags because of old age or significant weight loss, it causes the buttocks to have a droopy appearance. Buttock Lift can correct this condition, giving you higher, tighter, firmer, shapelier buttocks. This will boost your confidence as your body image is improved.

Buttock Lift is done under general anesthesia. During the buttock lift surgery, your plastic surgeon will mark your body and make incisions on the loose skin on your buttocks. The length and pattern of the incision normally depend on the amount of skin that needs to be removed.

Sometimes, Buttock Lift is assisted by liposuction to remove more fat from the buttock area before stitching the underlying tissues together (buttock liposuction). After removing the excess skin, the remaining skin is draped over the new contours and stitched together to close the incisions.

Though they are commonly confused with each other, a traditional Buttock Lift is NOT the same as a Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL.

A Buttock Lift is designed to remove sagging excess skin and “lift” your buttocks. It does not enlarge or augment your buttock size.

A Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, on the other hand, is a buttock augmentation surgery, in which the buttock size is augmented via fat transferred from another body part. Read more here.

You may choose to combine a BBL though with your Buttock Lift to get more improved and fuller buttock contours.

As mentioned before, a Buttock Lift does not increase buttock size. It only removes excess, sagging skin on the buttocks to give “higher” and tighter buttocks.

Buttock augmentation surgery, on the other hand, increases buttock size by using buttock implants.

“The ideal candidate should be a healthy person who has achieved a healthy weight. He or she has loose, sagging skin on the buttocks which makes him/her conscious or causes mobility issues. He or she should not have fluctuating weight or any medical condition that could interfere with the healing of the wound.

Prior to ensuring your candidature for the Buttock Lift, your plastic surgeon will review your medical history and past and present health condition. You will have to discuss the medication you are on, including any herbal supplements.

As a possible Buttock Lift candidate, you must have realistic expectations about the resultant appearance of your arm after the procedure. You must stop smoking prior to the surgery and after the surgery, as tobacco can slow down the blood flow to the skin and thereby slow down the healing process.” Your plastic surgeon will check your previous medical history prior to recommending the procedure. The surgery will show desirable results only on people who are generally healthy and do not have any previous history of having cardiac issues, pulmonary emboli, excessive bleeding, seizures, immunodeficiency disorders, or deep vein thrombosis. People with such conditions are discouraged from undergoing this procedure due to a higher risk of surgical complications.

People who are on certain anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant drugs are also discouraged from undergoing a buttock lift surgery.

The cost of Buttock Lift in London depends on the following factors:

• Skill and experience of the plastic surgeon
• Standard of the clinic/ hospital where the surgery will be performed
• Amount of skin to be removed
• Extent of body contouring involved
• Whether the surgery involves liposuction, fat transfer, lower body lift, or any other procedure

It is advised to get an initial consultation from a specialist plastic surgeon to know the cost applicable to your case and your eligibility for the procedure.

Buttock Lift is performed under IV sedation at our accredited clinic in London, or under general anesthesia at our accredited hospital in London.

We recommend you schedule at least 3 weeks off from work after your Buttock Lift surgery. The complete healing and recovery after the surgery will need more time.

Take note that even after 3-4 weeks off, you might be required to avoid specific activities until you are fully recovered. For people whose work involves strenuous physical activities, you’ll need to wait another 3-4 weeks before resuming your normal activities.

Buttock Lift is a very safe procedure with a skilled plastic surgeon, but following complications may be seen:

• Asymmetry of buttocks
• Swelling
• Prominent scarring
• Excessive bleeding
• Temporary numbness
• Temporary or permanent loss of sensation in the area of surgery
• Infection
• Seroma (fluid accumulation under the skin)
• Wound dehiscence or delayed wound healing
• Contour irregularities

Most patients experience pain and discomfort after the surgery when anesthesia effects diminish. You will start to feel comfortable after a couple of days.

Immediately after the Buttock Lift surgery, the incisions will be covered in bandages. These loosely wrapped bandages will help minimize the swelling. Small drains may be placed in the incision sites to drain excess blood and lymph fluid. After removing the bandages and the tubes, your plastic surgeon will recommend you wear a compression garment for around 6 weeks to aid the healing process and keep the swelling down. It is normal to feel some loss of sensation in the treated areas after the surgery. This temporary numbness will go away once the area is completely healed.

You will be prescribed antibiotics to avoid infection. Your plastic surgeon will also guide you on how to sit and sleep, and how to use pillows to avoid putting pressure on your buttocks.

During your first week of recovery, you can expect issues with pain and bruising. The pain is managed with prescribed medications and the bruising through cold compresses or Arnica gel. You should get plenty of rest during this time, though you should walk lightly in order to promote circulation and avoid blood clots.

After the first week of recovery, it is necessary to do a follow-up visit with your plastic surgeon to monitor your progress— to check the incision sites. Attend all your follow-up visits to help with the full recovery process.”

For the first 3 to 4 weeks, avoid straining your buttocks.

After the first month, you will have recovered enough to return to your normal routine as long as it does not involve strenuous physical activity. Pain and and major bruising will have subsided.

It is advised to stay away from all physical and athletic activities which may strain your buttocks for about 6-8 weeks after the surgery.

It is still best to do follow-up visits with your plastic surgeon for continuing post-surgical care.

Post-surgery, there will be an immediate visible improvement in the shape and appearance of your buttocks. Most of the loose and sagging skin would have gone. Once the swelling and bruising subsides in 4-6 weeks, your new contours will be even better visible. After a few months, you will see the full improvement in the appearance of your buttocks and fading of the scars.

For best results, strictly follow the care instructions of your plastic surgeon, prior to, and in the aftermath of the surgery. For lasting results maintain a stable and healthy weight. However, some skin sagging due to future aging is likely.