Buttock Lift | Buttock Lift

Summary of surgery

TIME

2 - 3h

ANESTHESIA

General

HOSPITALIZATION

1 Night

RECOVERY

15 Days

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The buttock lift operation at Clínica Sanza, in Barcelona, consists of lifting the flaccid or sagging buttocks in a definitive way and much more evident than with threads, buttock prosthesis or lipofilling. The result is very durable and is ideal for lifting the buttocks.

Clínica Sanza has been performing this type of surgery for more than 30 years.

WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
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Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

PATIENT PROFILE

Individuals who wish to improve the appearance of the buttocks and cannot be improved with other procedures.

Frequent in older women, but also in men and after diets with large weight loss.

Also women who want to wear a swimsuit and show off smooth buttocks and legs even if they have a scar that is camouflaged by underwear as in dermolipectomy or abdominoplasty.

PROCEDURE

This procedure is performed through an incision that does not exceed the limits of the intergluteal fold, that is, the vertical fold between both buttocks. Sometimes it is performed through a horizontal incision, as in a dermolipectomy or abdominoplasty but in the buttocks, at the level of the underwear, hiding it by the underpants or panties, and sometimes through incisions under each buttock.

Occasionally rotations of the muscle fascia can be performed to serve as a method of elevation and support for the muscle and fat sagging in the area. This anchor allows the area to be lifted and projected in a more appropriate manner, providing firmness and projection to the buttock. Buttock lifts are often supplemented with fat grafting or small intramuscular prostheses that further project the contour if desired.

DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION

2 to 3 hours

PROTOCOL

Preoperative

Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status

Anesthesia

Local and sedation, epidural or GA

Hospitalization

Admission from 24 h to 48 h

Postoperative

Medication if required
Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription

Convalescence

Slow recovery
One or two weeks of rest, or little activity, depending on the stress that has been performed

RESULTS

Improved appearance of the buttocks and thighs: smooth and firm
Rejuvenated appearance
Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Medium intervention

LEVEL OF RISK

Medium
Risks inherent to the operation: if the correct postoperative rest is not taken, there is a risk that the stitches may open up and the scars may need to be repaired
Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

Frequently asked questions about buttock surgery

How can I improve the appearance of my buttocks?

The buttocks are a very important part in both a man and a woman. Some patients, more frequently in men, may present true hypotrophy or lack of development of this area and require gluteoplasty to improve the shape and volume of this region, either by shape adjustments, implant placement or lipoinjection. In women it is more common to remove cellulite and lift the buttocks.

Who is a candidate for gluteoplasty?

Gluteoplasty is indicated for patients who wish to improve the volume and projection of the buttocks. Some individuals find some disproportion in the shape of the buttocks, which can be corrected with different techniques. Likewise, this treatment is suitable for those people who, due to aging, present loss of turgor, excess fat or sagging of the tissues in this area.

What are the procedures in buttock surgery?

In Sanza Clinic we individualize each patient to offer the best treatment taking into account aspects such as size, weight, bone structure, pelvis and thighs. We evaluate the areas where there is little projection, flaccidity or excess fat, and thus determine whether the placement of gluteal implants or liposuction is required. Lipoinjection, lipolaser, tensor threads or gluteal lifting.

What is the procedure?

In general, any procedure is performed in the operating room under local anesthesia and sedation, or if the case requires it, under general anesthesia or epidural anesthesia. The patient on the operating table is placed face down, so that we can comfortably work the area and maintain symmetry.

How long does the surgery last?

The procedure, depending on the technique used, is performed in an average of 1 to 4 hours.

Is hospitalization necessary?

We recommend admission for 1 day, for the patient’s comfort, not really for medical requirements, but during the first 24 hours it is not recommended to lie on the patient’s stomach. Sometimes we recommend 2 or 3 days for buttock lifts.

What are buttock implants and what types of prostheses are there?

Buttock implants are elements of synthetic material that, when inserted into the buttocks, improve or correct their shape. There are different types of gluteal implants, with different volumes and dimensions. Buttock implants are made of a silicone elastomer shell filled with silicone, usually round or oval in shape, with a textured or smooth surface. Very similar to breast prostheses, but more consistent.

When to think about buttock liposuction? or lipolaser?

Lipolaser, vaserlipo and liposculpture are synonyms. The 3 techniques allow the removal of fat cells (adipocytes) from the areas we want to contour to get the buttocks as we wish. Normally you want to eliminate cellulite, flaccidity and leave a smoother buttocks, like a gym.

When should I think about a buttock lift?

When the excess skin, caused by significant flaccidity, cannot be retracted by another procedure such as lipolaser, the buttock lift can tighten the buttocks and raise them to the ideal height.

When are the tensor threads useful in buttocks?

When we are faced with a buttock, whether of a man or a woman, that is smooth and young, well formed but sagging, we can raise it by means of tensor threads, without the need to undergo prosthetic surgery or buttock lift. It is a good option to lift those buttocks that are sagging, but not flabby or with excess skin.

How are buttock lift threads performed?

They are introduced under local anesthesia or sedation through special needles that already come with the tensor threads. These needles are passed from the intergluteal fold, that is, above the line that separates the two buttocks to each side. We usually pass from 4 to 8 threads on each side, depending on the size or elevation we wish to make. Once the threads have been passed, we do not tighten them, but leave them under the skin for about 3 or 4 months. After this time we recommend stretching and retensioning them. We place local anesthesia in the upper intergluteal area where we have left the ends of all the threads and from there we retighten them again.

What can I expect postoperatively?

After surgery the patient may feel some discomfort with mild pain. These discomforts are controlled by the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The bandage together with the drains will be left on for the first 24 hours and the swelling may persist for some time. It is necessary to lie face down for the first 24 hours, and then gradually return to normal activities. Depending on each technique, the postoperative period can be from 24 hours to 1 or 2 weeks. Subsequently lean on the sides at bedtime, until the swelling gradually goes down.