Who may be a suitable candidate for Buttock Lift?

A buttock lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tightens loose tissue to improve buttock shape and elevation after weight loss or skin laxity, without relying on added volume.

INDICATIONS

A buttock lift may be suitable for patients who:

• Have loose or excess skin in the buttock area, particularly after major weight loss.
• Notice loss of buttock elevation or definition with lax skin.
• Have buttocks that appear flat or low because of skin laxity, not simply lack of volume.
• Have lost skin elasticity with ageing or due to individual factors.
• Are in good general health and maintain a reasonably stable weight.
• Understand that surgery improves shape and lift but leaves a surgical scar that matures over time.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The procedure may not be appropriate, or may need to be delayed, when:

• The primary goal is a substantial increase in buttock volume, as a buttock lift alone does not add volume.
• Weight is unstable or significant further weight loss is expected.
• Uncontrolled medical conditions, bleeding disorders, or healing concerns increase surgical and anaesthetic risk.
• The patient smokes and cannot follow cessation requirements before and after surgery.
• Expectations assume a perfect shape without scars or with an extremely short recovery period.
• There is an active skin infection or inflammatory condition in the treatment area.

Note: This article is for general patient education and does not determine individual suitability. Final recommendations, planning and expected recovery are determined after medical assessment and consultation.