About Buttock Lift
Key Highlights
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Lifts and reshapes sagging buttocks for a more youthful contour.Removes excess, loose skin and stubborn fat deposits.Tightens underlying supportive tissues for improved firmness.Can significantly improve body proportions and silhouette.Often leads to a substantial boost in self-confidence and body image.Results are long-lasting with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Significant skin laxity and sagging in the buttock area due to major weight loss.
- Age-related loss of skin elasticity and drooping of the buttocks.
- Poor buttock contour or shape due to genetic factors.
- Excess, hanging skin folds that cause irritation or hygiene difficulties.
- Desire for improved body proportion and a more aesthetically lifted appearance.
How to prepare
- Undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation and discuss surgical goals with your surgeon.
- Discontinue smoking and avoid certain medications/supplements (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) that can increase bleeding risk as advised.
- Maintain a stable weight and follow a healthy diet in the weeks prior to surgery.
- Arrange for help at home and for transportation to and from the surgical facility.
- Follow all pre-operative fasting and hygiene instructions provided by your surgical team.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: bleeding, infection, and adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Poor wound healing, scarring, or changes in skin sensation (numbness).
- Asymmetry, contour irregularities, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic results.
- Fluid accumulation (seroma) or blood clot formation (deep vein thrombosis).
- Possibility of revision surgery to address complications or refine outcomes.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest is crucial; avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for 2-3 weeks as per surgeon's instructions.
- Wear a prescribed compression garment to minimize swelling and support healing tissues.
- Manage discomfort with prescribed pain medication and keep incision sites clean and dry.
- Gradually resume light activities after a few days, but avoid strenuous exercise for 4-6 weeks.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for monitoring and expect final results to settle over several months as swelling subsides.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-3 weeks for initial recovery; 4-6 weeks for resuming most activities
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering buttock lift in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform buttock lift. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for buttock lift compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 450 Thousand | 1-2 days | ~ 2-3 weeks for initial recovery; 4-6 weeks for resuming most activities | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.58 Million | 1-2 days | ~ 2-3 weeks for initial recovery; 4-6 weeks for resuming most activities | Know More |
Anjali Kumar, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Anjali Kumar, a 42-year-old software engineer and mother of two, had lost 70 pounds over two years through diet and exercise. While proud of her achievement, she was left with significant, uncomfortable sagging skin on her buttocks and upper thighs. The excess skin caused chronic chafing, rashes, and made it difficult to find clothes that fit properly. It was a constant, painful reminder of her former weight, undermining her confidence. Her dermatologist, after treating repeated skin infections, recommended a consultation with a reconstructive surgeon. The surgeon explained that a buttock lift would remove the excess skin, resolve the intertrigo, and provide a more toned contour. Anjali underwent the procedure, which involved an incision hidden in the bikini line. The immediate post-op period was uncomfortable, requiring careful wound care and limited sitting for two weeks. However, within a month, the rashes had completely cleared. Six months later, Anjali felt liberated. The physical discomfort was gone, and she could finally wear the fitted dresses and exercise clothes she had earned. Emotionally, she transitioned from feeling like her body was a 'work in progress' to feeling like her outward appearance finally matched her internal strength and dedication.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Buttock Lift
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform buttock lift and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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