buttock lift

A buttock lift is generally performed under general anaesthetic or light sedation (twilight anaethesia) and local anaethesia. Your surgeon will be able to advise in more detail in line with your individual case.

• Men and women who are suffering from sagging buttocks and/or excess fat in this area.
• Men and women who are close to their ideal weight and in good health overall
• Men and women who have undergone significant weight loss who may seek a buttock lift along with other procedures designed to remove any remaining pockets of stubborn fat and excess, sagging skin.

A Buttock Lift should be long-lasting so long as excess weight gain is avoided. In order to keep the results looking good for as long as possible, it is recommended to follow a healthy, balanced diet and engage in regular exercise.

A Buttock Lift is a major surgical procedure that will alter your shape and can have a psychological impact, so careful thought needs to be given prior to going ahead.

At Cocoona, we ask for you to conduct a self-evaluation to help you assess if you are one hundred per cent ready, both physically and mentally, for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery. You should ask yourself the following questions:

• Have I exhausted all the non-surgical options, such as diet and exercise, to improve my shape?
• Do I have realistic expectations about what a Buttock Lift can achieve?
• Do I fully understand the surgical procedure, how long it will take and what I need to do after the surgery to promote healing and recovery?
• Am I prepared to maintain my weight after surgery by following a healthy diet and exercise routine to help maintain the results?

Once you have clarity on the above, the next step is to find the right surgeon and clinic. These are of paramount importance.

You need a surgeon who is experienced in performing Buttock Lift surgery, has a sound reputation and proven results. You should also look for a surgeon who will give you honest and realistic advice on what you can and can’t achieve with this procedure.

A good clinic is one that has an experienced and highly skilled surgical team, licensed aestheticist(s), well trained nursing staff, an excellent reputation, and a low complication rate. Of course, the clinic also needs to be licensed with the relevant authorities for the country or region it is situated in. At Cocoona, we tick all these boxes.

For an accurate cost assessment, you will need to book an initial consultation with our surgeon. As with almost any aesthetic procedure, the cost will depend on the following factors:

Surgeon’s Expertise – The surgeon’s fee is based on their experience. Obviously, a reputable surgeon who is established and has a successful track record will charge higher fees.

Clinic/ Hospital – Fees also depend upon the quality of the facility chosen for the operation.

Geographic Area – Depending on the city/ area you decide to have the surgery in, the cost is likely be different: clinics in larger metropolitan cities tend to cost more. You should bear in mind that the expertise of your consultant and your comfort factor with him or her should be one the most important considerations, much more so than the cost of the procedure. A cheap procedure could turn out to be an expensive proposition in the long run.

Once you are clear about your reasons for Buttock Lift surgery and have decided to proceed, call us to fix an appointment. The expert surgeon who will perform the surgery will consult with you; during the consultation, you should expect the following:

• Discussion about why you have opted for a Buttock Lift and what your goals are in relation to the procedure
• Understanding your medical history
• Evaluating your health status
• The options available for your Buttock Lift
• An examination of the area or areas to be treated, measurements (if relevant) and potentially, photography to record what the area or areas look like prior to the procedure being undertaken
• Explanation of the options, steps involved, future treatment, risks, and potential complications, if any

Feeling apprehensive before the surgery takes place is entirely normal. Be sure to discuss any fears or concerns you have with your surgeon and don’t hesitate to ask any questions related to the results you hope to achieve.

Being well informed is being well prepared. Apart from checking that your clinic and doctors have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience, here are some more areas that you should explore:

• How many years of experience do you have as a Plastic Surgeon?
• How many Buttock Lift surgeries have you done?
• Where will the surgery be conducted?
• Is the clinic prepared and certified to undertake Buttock Lift surgery?
• What are the most common complications experienced by your patients? And how were they handled?
• Do you have a “before” and “after” photo album of Buttock Lift surgeries?
• Am I a good candidate for a Buttock Lift?
• What can I expect after the surgery?
• What precautions would I need to take before and after the surgery?
• How many days will I take to recover fully?
• What should I do for a quick recovery?
• Will the shape and appearance of the area to be treated change over time? If yes, how?
• What are the risks involved in this surgery?
• What treatment option/ technique will be used for me?

Please feel free to add any more questions that you wish to this list before your consultation.

After your initial consultation, you will need to make the final decision regarding your surgeon. Never choose your surgeon simply based on how much the treatment will cost. Instead, focus on the following:

License & certification – is the surgeon licensed and certified to conduct Buttock Lift surgery by a reputable body?

Expertise & experience – the number of years of experience/ how many Buttock Lift surgeries the surgeon has performed previously

Before/ after pictures – evidencing their capability of past performance

Clarity on possible results – whether they are providing you with realistic expectations and honest feedback

Professionalism & comfort factor – if you feel comfortable with the professionalism and manners of a surgeon, and feel you can trust him/her with your face and body, then that’s the surgeon you should consider

Safety philosophy – if the surgeon is ready to put you at risk by recommending or agreeing to perform multiple unrelated surgeries and/or procedures on the same day or within a short period of time, you should refuse to proceed and go elsewhere.

Patient testimonials & reviews – A good reputation and a large number of positive patient testimonials and reviews on independent forums should be an important consideration in your process of choosing the right surgeon

Keep in mind that there are hidden costs in the long term and greater risks (including threat to life), associated with a surgery where costs, safety and skills are compromised. Always be wary of a plastic surgeon or clinic that is offering very low costs and/ or miraculous results.

After your initial consultation with the surgeon, once you are satisfied with the outcome of the ensuing discussions and have confirmed that you will go ahead with your chosen consultant, a date will be fixed for the procedure.

Buttock Lift surgery is usually performed on an inpatient basis with a two to three night stay being required. In the unlikely event of complications, inpatients may face a longer stay should the attending doctor make the recommendation. Before you come in for your procedure, we recommend that you plan accordingly.

Here are some of the important steps that you must take before the procedure:

• Discuss all medication and vitamins that you regularly use with your consultant to see if you should stop taking them before surgery and, if so, for how long. For example, any medications and vitamins that interfere with your body’s blood clotting ability, such as Vitamin E, will need to be stopped completely prior to surgery.
• Smokers should quit two months prior to surgery; smoking interferes with the efficiency of blood flow to the skin which may have an impact on achieving optimal results and increase the risk of complications.
• You should be in the best possible health and at a stable weight; ensuring that you follow a healthy, balanced diet prior to surgery will help you to be in optimal physical condition to help promote the best outcome

Our surgeon and patient counselor will guide you thoroughly about what you need to do so that you are completely at ease and ready for surgery and beyond.

• Immediately after the surgery, dressings will be placed on your buttocks where the incision or incisions have been made, with small drains in place to expel fluid.
• The drains are usually removed within 24-48 hours post-surgery, at which point the dressings will be replaced with a compression garment to help avoid fluid build-up. You should expect to wear the compression garment for around six weeks.
• You should expect some discomfort and pain after the surgery. This will be controlled with a pain management plan, which will be explained to you by your surgeon, and you will be given a course of antibiotics to help avoid infection.
• You will need to avoid sitting down as much as possible for approximately two weeks or even longer to ensure proper healing and no damage being caused to the tissues of the buttocks. You will also need to sleep on your stomach or on your side for the same reasons.
• Once discharged – usually after two to three days – you will need to have regular follow ups with your surgeon to check on your healing and care for the wound.
• Most people are able to resume exercise after six to eight weeks under the supervision of their consultant.
• The results of your procedure will be visible immediately, but it will take two to three months to see the final result once the tissues settle.