BUTTOCK LIFT

A buttock lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the buttocks. It is normally performed on patients with large amounts of loose or sagging skin around the buttocks.

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BUTTOCK LIFT

A buttock lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the buttocks. It is normally performed on patients with large amounts of loose or sagging skin around the buttocks.

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What is a Buttock Lift?

A buttock lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the buttocks. It is normally performed on patients with large amounts of loose or sagging skin around the buttocks.

It may be combined with a tummy tuck, and the 2 procedures performed together are called belt lipectomy or lower body lift.

A buttock lift can eliminate the appearance of drooping skin and give the buttocks a more toned, athletic appearance.

This quite popular procedure addresses common effects of natural ageing and weight loss that cause extra skin and fat to accumulate in the region of the buttocks.

Typical buttock lift surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and can last around 3 hours.

When combined with a tummy tuck, as part of a belt lipectomy, all procedures will last 5-6 hours and will require a 2-3 night stay in the hospital.

Buttock Lift at a Glance

Surgery Time

2 hours

Final Results

Up to 12 months

Support Garments

BBL compression garments

Anaesthetic Type

General anaesthetic

Time Off Work

1 - 2 weeks

Smoking

Smoking needs to be suspended 4 weeks after surgery. Same for nicotine patches or chewing gum.

Pre Admission Tests

GP medical history. Blood test. Some more tests may be required depending on your medical history.

Washing

No bath for 1 month. No restrictions for shower

Sleeping

Sleep on front or side for 1 week

Hospital Stay

Day Case

Exercise/Gym

After 6 weeks

Sexual Activity

4 - 6 weeks

Surgery Time

2 hours

Pre Admission Tests

GP medical history. Blood test. Some more tests may be required depending on your medical history.

Final Results

Up to 12 months

Smoking

Smoking needs to be suspended 4 weeks after surgery. Same for nicotine patches or chewing gum.

Support Garments

BBL compression garments

Sleeping

Sleep on front or side for 1 week

Anaesthetic Type

General anaesthetic

Hospital Stay

Day Case

Time Off Work

1 - 2 weeks

Exercise/Gym

After 6 weeks

Washing

No bath for 1 month. No restrictions for shower

Sexual Activity

4 - 6 weeks

Surgery Time

2 hours

Anaesthetic Type

General anaesthetic

Pre Admission Tests

GP medical history. Blood test. Some more tests may be required depending on your medical history.

Hospital Stay

Day Case

Final Results

Up to 12 months

Time Off Work

1 - 2 weeks

Driving

2 weeks

Exercise/Gym

After 6 weeks

Smoking

Smoking needs to be suspended 4 weeks after surgery. Same for nicotine patches or chewing gum.

Support Garments

BBL compression garments

Washing

No bath for 1 month. No restrictions for shower

Sleeping

Sleep on front or side for 1 week

Sexual Activity

4 - 6 weeks

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Surgery and Recovery

Some swelling and bruising are normal after buttock lift surgery, and it may be 6 to 8 weeks before you feel completely back to normal.

A compression garment is worn for about 6 weeks after surgery to control swelling and facilitate the healing process.

Strenuous activities and exercise should be avoided for 8 weeks.

A full buttock lift typically involves incisions made at the top of the buttocks.

You should allow 12-18 months for your scars to flatten and lighten in colour.

Main risks and complications:
Pain
Bleeding
Infection in a surgical wound
Blood clots
Unsightly scarring
Minor asymmetries of scars
Altered skin sensations
Recurrent skin looseness

Who Will Carry out the Procedure?

Dr Domenico Mileto completed his training as a Board Plastic Surgeon in Italy and he has been practising in the UK since 2010, performing over 5000 procedures of plastic and post-bariatric surgery.

During his training, he worked at renowned plastic surgery centres in Italy, France, Spain and the UK, among these the McIndoe Surgical Centre in East Grinstead (UK), The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital In London and the Centre of Cranio Maxillo-Facial and Plastic Surgery of the University of Nancy (France).

Dr Mileto is listed on the General Medical Council Specialist Registrar, as a Plastic Surgeon, with position 6157175.
He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery and the Italian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AICPE) (Italian equivalent of BAAPS). Dr Mileto is fully insured with an UK based provider.

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