Buttock Lift

The outer thighs connect to the outer lower buttocks. Thus, an outer thigh lift, along with an outer and lower buttock lift, is usually done together. This is done by using a horizontal flank incision that extends to the patient’s back above the buttocks. Skin with attached fat is separated from the underlying deep layers along the lateral flank, outer thigh, and outer and lower buttocks. An undermining retractor is used to release the skin attachments over the lower parts of the thighs. Thus, the skin and soft tissues are released from their attachments and are pulled upwards to suspend the buttocks and outer thighs in the desired elevated position. Tissues are secured and stabilized with multiple layers of stitches. Drains are also sometimes used to safeguard against fluid buildup after surgery.

Surgery is done as an outpatient procedure. Patients go home with light bandages. Activity is limited for 3-4 weeks to allow for healing. Stitches are removed in 10-14 days.

Some patients present with a roll of skin at their buttock-thigh junction. This role distorts the distinct outline of the buttock crease. This is treated by direct excision of the skin roll. The back of the thigh skin is elevated and secured to the buttock crease after the fold excision.

This surgery is also done as an outpatient procedure.

Stitches are removed in 10-14 days.

A period of 3-4 weeks is required for complete healing.

When the buttock roll is long and also extends along the inner thighs, this combination surgery is required to address both issues.

This is undertaken to address the hollowed appearance between the lower back and the upper buttock. Via an incision made along the junction of the lower back and buttocks, the upper buttock outline is elevated to a more youthful position on the body.

In some instances, all of the above surgeries may be necessary in one setting to address all the issues related to the buttock mound and restore a youthful and refined buttock shape.

Glutealplasty is an in-one operation of the buttocks. In this procedure, the upper, inner, and posterior buttocks are lifted along with the buttock roll excision to enhance the entire buttock area.