Ageing or severe weight loss causes the soft tissue in the buttocks area to sag and sag. A buttock lift can help. It is possible as a pure lift, in combination with a body lift or with buttock relining. The cost of a buttock lift is between EUR 3,000 and EUR 7,000.
Here you will find further information as well as selected specialists and centers for a buttock lift.
The soft tissue in the area of the buttocks can sag or slackendue to congenital factors or after significant weight loss . This makes the buttocks appear flatter.
Firm and shapely buttocks are an expression of femininity and youth. This is why people want an effective buttock lift.
Theaim of a buttock lift is to create shapely, symmetrical buttocks with few scars.
Before a surgical procedure, the plastic and aesthetic surgeon examines the patient.
He or she will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure with the patient.
It also needs to be clarified:
During the consultation, the patient can clarify open questions with the surgeon and express their wishes.
The surgical procedure depends on the findings of the individual patient. The choice of method and the extent of the procedure are reflected in the cost of the treatment.
The consultation is of great importance as the doctor provides the patient with comprehensive information.
Butt lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, some preliminary examinations such as a blood test in the laboratory and an ECG are necessary. The procedure is painless for the patient due to the general anesthetic .
The procedure takes place under inpatient conditions. This means that the patient can be monitored as closely as possible after the operation and provided with painkillers.
The surgeon makes an incision in the area of the upper edge of the buttocks. This allows the patient to hide the scar later with underwear or swimwear.
These steps then follow:
These steps are not enough to tighten and shape the buttocks satisfactorily, especially after massive weight loss.
A second incision is then necessary at the lower edge, at the transition to the thigh, to tighten the buttocks .
In some cases, the buttocks are very flat. It may then be advisable to reline the buttocks .
The surgeon uses this:
Before and after pictures of a buttock lift © Otto J. Placik, M.D. | Wikimedia
You should wear compression pants day and night for six weeks after the buttock lift. This helps to achieve an optimal result.
During this time, you should also refrain from
Avoid direct sunlight on the scars for the next six months.
No operation is without risk. Even with the greatest care, complications can occur during or after a procedure.
Bleeding can occur during buttock lift surgery. It is extremely rare for blood loss during a buttock lift to lead to a blood transfusion, but this can never be completely ruled out.
Even more rarely, blood transfusions can lead to the transmission of pathogens such as HIV or the hepatitis virus. In order to reduce the risk of infection, it may be advisable to donate your own blood. You should discuss this with your doctor.
Very rarely, pressure damage to soft tissue or nerves can occur during an operation. This usually disappears within a few weeks after the buttock lift.
Possible complications after buttock lift surgery include
The appearance of the scars varies from patient to patient. If the patient is predisposed to this, bulging, thick and painful scars (keloid) can develop. Such scars sometimes require corrective surgery.
In most people, the buttock folds are not perfectly symmetrical before surgery. This can therefore also be the case after surgery. The surgeon makes every effort to achieve the best possible symmetry. Corrective surgery due to asymmetry is extremely rare.
The cost of a buttock lift depends primarily on the complexity of the procedure and the treatment method.
The treatment costs are higher for a buttock lift combined with silicone implants.
The price level for a buttock lift is between EUR 3,000 and EUR 7,000.
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