What is a Buttock Lift?
Buttock lift is a procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the upper buttock area while repositioning the underlying muscle and fat to a higher, more youthful position. The result is a firmer, naturally contoured buttock with smooth, rejuvenated skin.
What Does an Ideal Buttock Look Like?
The beauty of the buttocks depends not only on their shape alone but also on how harmoniously they blend with the surrounding body areas.
An ideal buttock has a full, rounded shape with smooth, firm skin and a moderately short infragluteal fold. The height and width of each buttock cheek should be well-proportioned.
Adequate projection is also essential. When the buttocks lack projection, it is typically due to a congenital volume deficiency or sagging caused by aging and sudden weight loss.
The contour of the areas adjacent to the buttocks plays a critical role in creating attractive curves. When excess fat accumulates around the flanks, posterior hips, or upper thighs, the defining features of the buttocks — such as the Venus dimples or the infragluteal fold — become obscured, and the overall silhouette loses its definition and balance.
Client's buttocks showing ideal Venus dimples and infragluteal fold
Treatment Options for Achieving Attractive Buttocks
The choice of procedure should be based on each client's individual condition.
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Condition
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Treatment
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Loss of definition due to excess fat in adjacent areas
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Liposuction and skin tightening of the relevant areas:
- Loss of Venus dimples: posterior hip liposuction.
- Loss of infragluteal fold: upper thigh liposuction.
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Volume deficiency causing flat buttocks
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Volume-enhancing methods or buttock augmentation methods, including silicone implants, filler injections, or autologous fat grafting.
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Adequate projection but sagging due to aging
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Buttock lift surgery to restore the entire buttock structure to its ideal position.
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Other complex cases
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A combination of the above methods.
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Buttock Lift Procedure Detail
1. Treatment Planning
Based on the degree of sagging (ptosis), the surgeon designs the most suitable treatment plan — including the choice of incision placement and any supplementary procedures (if needed) to achieve optimal results.
Incision Design Principles:
- Remove just enough excess skin and fat to achieve the necessary lift without placing excessive tension on the skin.
- Position the incision where the scar will be well-concealed after recovery.
Incision Placement Options:
Bikini-Hidden Scar. The incision runs along the lower hip line, ensuring the scar is completely hidden when wearing a bikini. Excess skin and fat in the lower back area are removed.
Infragluteal Fold–Hidden Scar. The incision follows the natural infragluteal crease, making it virtually invisible after healing. This technique primarily tightens the buttock skin without improving projection, so it is best suited for clients who already have adequate projection.
2. Surgical Preparation
The client receives sedation or general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the procedure.
3. Removal of Excess Skin and Fat
The surgeon makes incisions along the pre-marked lines, then carefully dissects and removes the excess skin and fat.
4. Lifting and Securing the Buttock Muscles and Tissues
The surgeon elevates the skin and gluteal muscles to a higher position, then closes the wound with sutures. Drainage tubes may be placed if necessary to remove fluid buildup and support the healing process.
Recovery and Postoperative Care
The client wears a specialized compression garment for 2–4 weeks to minimize swelling and support wound healing. Sutures are removed after 14 days. Drainage tubes (if placed) are typically removed within 3 days.
Important Note: Strictly follow the surgeon's instructions regarding wound care, prescribed medications, and scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure a smooth recovery.
* The result achieved also depends on each individual's physiology.
