A buttock lift or Brazilian butt-lift is a surgical procedure that adds volume and lifts the buttock to leave a more youthful and desirable buttock shape.
The procedure uses fat grafting to shape and lift the buttocks naturally. In the past, buttock implants were used to create a similar look. These have now been superseded by fat grafting due to the infection risk associated with inserting a foreign material and the unnatural feel of implants, particularly when sitting.
A buttock lift is performed under general anesthetic. Fat cells are collected from the area around the buttocks and abdomen using liposuction. This, in itself can result in a better harmonised look. The liposuctioned fat is then purified and injected into each buttock. This adds volume and lift.
Just under a third of fat cells will reabsorb, however about 70% of volume will survive. The volume of fat required to achieve an uplifted profile varies but, as a general rule, around 300mls of injected fat per buttock is usual.
Following surgery, you will have small dressings around the areas of liposuction and fat grafting. A compression garment will be usually put on in the operating room, for you to wear securely. Depending on the extent of the surgery, buttock lifts are normally performed as a day case procedure. Occasionally, you may require an overnight stay. The incisions created are stitched with dissolving stitches. You can usually go back to work after a week to 10 days.
Buttock lifting takes fat from where it is not needed and re-injects it into an area where you do need it. It creates a fashionably youthful, shapely buttock profile, which can help to boost self-esteem and give you the confidence to wear a broader range of clothes. Some women are born with a flat bottom or develop sagging tissues as a result of natural ageing or weight loss. A buttock lift can help to give you the body shape you desire.
All surgery carries risks and cosmetic surgery is no exception. Fortunately, there are rarely any significant complications associated with buttock lift surgery, which is a commonly performed procedure.
Most people experience mild discomfort after fat grafting that is easily controlled by painkillers. You should wear the compression garment day and night for six weeks to offer extra support and speed up your recovery. Avoid sitting for long periods of time and, if you can, sleep on your side for three weeks after surgery. Fat grafts need time to develop a blood supply and too much pressure risks graft loss.
You will be invited to the clinic for a wound check a week after surgery. Your surgeon will advise you about showering, getting the incision sites wet and massaging the grafted areas to promote recovery. You should refrain from physical exercise for six weeks after surgery. By three months, the majority of the swelling will have subsided.
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The risk of most types of cosmetic surgery is similar and these will be discussed with you during your consultation.
You can help to minimise certain risks by following your surgeon’s advice and instructions after surgery. Chest infection, problems with wound healing and tissue damage are particular complications in smokers. For this reason, you may be asked to quit smoking prior to surgery. Some of the common risks of buttock lift surgery include:
Your surgeon will give you aftercare advice to help you to mitigate any symptoms and promote more rapid recovery.
A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that reshapes the thigh by removing excess skin and, in some cases, fat. This can be caused by major weight loss. When performing a thigh lift, either medial (inner) thigh skin or outer (lateral) thigh skin is removed, depending on individual needs.
It is advisable to have achieved your target weight and maintained this over a period of months, before thinking about a thigh lift. This is because further significant weight changes could adversely affect the surgical result.
A thigh lift is performed under a combination of general and local anaesthetic.
Inner Thigh Lift
This targets the skin and soft tissues of the inner thigh. An incision is made in the groin and extends down the inner thigh towards the knee. A fold of skin and fat is then removed to allow the skin to be lifted and closed to improve the inner leg contour.
Outer Thigh Lift
This procedure aims to tighten the skin in the front and outer part of the leg. An incision is made at the top of the leg, where the lower edge of your knickers sits. Folds of skin are then removed, before pulling the outer thigh skin upwards and attaching it to improve the outer leg contour.
Dressings are applied to the incision area and a compression garment is used to minimise swelling and support the tissues of your thighs as healing takes place. One or more small, drains will be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess fluid or blood that may collect. Dissolving skin sutures are normally used and these wounds will be reviewed a week after surgery.
Excess skin on thighs can be detrimental to self-esteem and self-confidence. It can restrict your choice of clothes and may make it challenging to participate in certain sports such as swimming or tennis. A thigh lift can give you smoother, more toned and youthful looking thighs and a better overall lower body contour. In turn this can boost your confidence and broaden your leisure and clothing choices.
All surgery carries risks and cosmetic surgery is no exception. Fortunately, there are rarely any significant complications associated with buttock lift surgery, which is a commonly performed procedure.
Most people experience mild discomfort after thigh lift surgery, which is easily controlled by pain killers.
It is advisable to take a week to 10 days off work and, during this period, you should take things slowly to help the wounds to heal. You should wear the compression garment day and night for six weeks to offer extra support and speed up your recovery. Bruising and swelling will normally take around six to eight weeks to subside fully. The majority of patients recover well following thigh lift surgery and can return to all normal activities within four to six months.
You will be invited to the clinic for a wound check a week after surgery. Your surgeon will advise you about showering and getting the incision sites wet. You should refrain from physical exercise for six weeks after surgery.
The risk of most types of cosmetic surgery is similar and these will be discussed with you during your consultation.
You can help to minimise certain risks by following your surgeon’s advice and instructions after surgery. Chest infection, problems with wound healing and tissue damage is particular complications in smokers. For this reason, you may be asked to quit smoking prior to surgery. Some of the common risks of buttock lift surgery include:
Your surgeon will give you aftercare advice to help you to mitigate any symptoms and promote more rapid recovery.
Plastic surgery alone cannot change your life but it can give you the confidence to make those changes for yourself.
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