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.