Butt Lift

Age and weight fluctuations can stretch the skin on the buttocks and other parts of the body, resulting in sagging that may make you self-conscious about your appearance. A butt lift at our practice near Raleigh, North Carolina, improves its shape and appearance and is often combined with other body contouring procedures. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Juan A. Ortiz performs buttocks lift surgery for women and men from Durham, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and throughout the Triangle region.

What Is a Butt Lift?

A buttocks lift improves the shape and appearance of the buttocks by removing excess skin and fat and lifting and contouring the underlying tissue. This procedure is suitable for individuals who are unhappy with the appearance of their buttocks for various reasons, including weight loss, aging, and genetics.

Ideal Buttock Lift Candidates

If you’re self-conscious about having saggy skin on your buttocks or you feel it limits your physical activities, a butt lift is a potential solution. You might consider a buttock lift if:

• You have lost a large amount of weight, and your weight has been stable for at least 6 to 12 months.
• You are overweight and haven’t been able to lose a large amount of weight through physical activity and changes in your diet.
• You are at a healthy weight but want a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your lower body.
• You have loose skin following a liposuction procedure.

It’s important to have realistic expectations about the procedure’s results and know that the surgery doesn’t change the quality of the skin.

Buttock Lift vs Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Many patients confuse a buttock lift with a Brazilian butt lift. The surgical techniques and goals of the procedures are very different. A buttock lift removes excess skin and improves the contour of the buttocks. A Brazilian butt lift enhances the size and shape of the buttocks by taking fat from another area of the body and using it to augment the buttocks.

Buttock Lift With Augmentation

If you want to enhance the shape of the buttocks while also removing excess skin and tissue, you can combine a buttock lift with fat transfer. This can create a more youthful and lifted appearance. Fat transfer involves harvesting unwanted fat from an area of the body, such as the abdomen or flanks. We then spin the fat in a centrifuge to purify it before strategically injecting it into the buttocks with specialized cannulas.

Benefits of Buttock Lift Surgery

A butt lift procedure offers numerous benefits for individuals seeking to enhance the shape, contour, and overall appearance of their buttocks. Here are some of the key benefits associated with a buttock lift:

Your Consultation

When you meet with Dr. Ortiz, he’ll evaluate your medical history, assess the skin on your buttocks, and discuss the various surgical techniques and options available to achieve your desired outcome. He will also discuss the possibility of combining a butt lift with other body contouring procedures, including fat transfer augmentation, and review potential risks, benefits, and limitations of buttock lift surgery.

How Is a Butt Lift Performed?

Dr. Ortiz performs butt lift surgery with the patient under a general or local anesthetic with sedation to ensure you are comfortable during the procedure. Your surgeon makes incisions in the buttock crease, where the scars will be well-hidden. The length and shape of the incision depend on the amount of excess skin the surgeon plans to remove.

After removing excess skin and fat from the buttocks and surrounding areas, the surgeon lifts and contours the remaining tissue to create a more aesthetically pleasing shape. Your surgeon then carefully closes the incisions with sutures to minimize scarring. 

How Long Is Recovery After a Buttock Lift

Recovery time varies, but patients typically need to avoid sitting or lying directly on their buttocks for a few weeks. You may need to wear compression garments and should expect some initial discomfort and swelling. Full recovery may take several months.

Combining a Butt Lift With Other Procedures

Many patients considering a butt lift after losing significant weight can benefit from skin removal procedures on other areas of the body. Complementary body contouring procedures include:

• Arm Lift
• Body Lift
• Lipo 360
• Thigh Lift
• Tummy Tuck

Dr. Ortiz may perform the procedures during a single surgery or in stages, depending on the extent of the procedures.

How Much Does a Buttock Lift Cost in the Raleigh, NC, Area?

As with other body contouring procedures, the cost of a buttock lift varies depending on its extent and whether it’s combined with other surgeries. We customize buttock lift surgery based on your specific condition and goals. After consulting with Dr. Ortiz, we’ll provide a written price quote for you to review. The cost includes preoperative and postoperative consultations, the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, and any essential surgical supplies. We want to ensure that you receive exceptional care without unexpected costs so you can embark on your buttocks lift journey with peace of mind.

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