Buttock lift

Ideal Candidates

You may be a good candidate for a buttock lift if you:

• Have loose, sagging, or deflated buttock skin
• Have experienced significant weight loss and want to correct skin laxity
• Desire a lifted, smoother, and better-defined buttock contour
• Maintain a stable weight and good general health
• Do not smoke (or can quit before and after surgery)
• Understand that a lift reshapes and tightens but does not add significant volume

For patients who also want additional fullness, a buttock lift may be combined with augmentation techniques (auto-augmentation flaps or fat grafting).

What Happens During the Procedure

A buttock lift is performed under general anesthesia. Surgical details vary by patient, but the procedure typically includes:

1. Strategic Incision Placement – Incisions may be placed along the upper buttocks, lower back, or gluteal crease, depending on the degree of lifting needed. These locations allow the surgeon to hide scars discretely under clothing or swimwear.
2. Removal of Excess Skin & Tissue – Stretched or sagging skin is removed, and the remaining skin is tightened to restore smoother contours.
3. Tissue Repositioning – Underlying tissues are lifted and reshaped to improve firmness and enhance projection of the buttock.
4. Optional Contouring – Liposuction or fat grafting may be added for improved proportion, shape, or volume.
5. Closure & Dressing – Incisions are closed with sutures, and dressings along with compression garments are applied to support healing.

What to Expect After Surgery

Early Recovery

• Some swelling, bruising, and tightness are normal
• Discomfort is typically managed with prescribed medication
• Light walking is encouraged soon after surgery
• A compression garment is required to support healing and reduce swelling

Activity & Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 3 months.
• Avoid prolonged sitting on the buttocks until cleared by your surgeon
• Follow all aftercare instructions for optimal healing

Final Results

• Improved contour and lift are visible immediately
• The full, refined result develops over several months as tissues settle

With stable weight and healthy habits, results are long-lasting

A buttock lift can help you achieve:

• A firmer, smoother, more lifted buttock contour
• Reduction of sagging skin and folds
• A more sculpted transition between the lower back, hips, and buttocks
• Improved fit and comfort in clothing, lingerie, and swimwear
• More youthful proportions that enhance your overall silhouette

Expert Technique, Natural Results, Personalized Care

At FormetricSurgery, our experienced plastic surgeons specialize in advanced body-contouring procedures, including buttock lifting. With a deep understanding of aesthetics, proportion, and anatomy, we provide:

• Custom-tailored surgical plans
• Natural, balanced results
• A modern surgical environment
• Compassionate, patient-centered support from consultation to recovery

We focus on enhancing your natural shape—never creating an overdone or artificial look.