Buttock Lift

A buttock lift improves and/or removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin that has developed as a result of weight loss, aging and gravity, or genetics. The result is more flattering and toned butt and thigh contour. Buttock lift may be beneficial for a patient whose thigh appearance improves significantly simply from the manual lifting of sagging skin.


Typical Minimum Cost of Buttock Lift:
$4,000.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Buttock Lift:
$8,000.00
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Average Cost of Buttock Lift:
$6,000.00
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Time Required for Buttock Lift:
It usually takes about 2-4 hours to perform buttock lift surgery. Time requirements can, of course, vary between each unique situation.
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Is Buttock Lift an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Outpatient
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What are the Side Effects of Buttock Lift?
Buttock lift side effects can include temporary bruising, swelling, tightness, and restricted mobility. Permanent scars.
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How Long do Buttock Lift results last?
Buttock lift results can be quite long lasting - often up to 10 years or more - but are subject to change as a result of weight gain and aging.
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What is the recovery time for Buttock Lift?
Patient wears a compression garment home from surgery to assist with healing and tightening of skin

After the buttock lift, recovery from bruising and swelling should occur within the month following surgery

Patients usually need 6 weeks after surgery before attempting any strenuous activities

Full buttock lift recovery is generally complete about 4-6 months after surgery
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Will my insurance company cover Buttock Lift?
Because of the cosmetic nature of a buttock lift, insurance usually does not apply.
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Is there much discomfort for Buttock Lift?
After a buttock lift, pain and discomfort can vary depending on the degree of work done. Some patients are comfortable recovering at home with standard pain killers, while others need closer care by a nursing or hospital staff.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Buttock Lift?
For a buttock lift, anesthesia of choice is usually general, but local anesthesia with sedation may also be used.
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What else can I combine Buttock Lift with?
For enhanced results, a buttock lift can be combined with:

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck
• Thigh Lift
• Breast Lift

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What else is Buttock Lift referred to as?
Excisional Back Lipectomy. Butt Lift
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