Buttock Lift Surgery can be done with analgesia under local anesthesia. However, general anesthesia method is more commonly used. For the best results, the plastic surgeon combines different techniques.
There are three main techniques that are commonly used in order to change the shape and improve the size of the hips. Traditional Buttock Lift, Brazilian Buttock Lift BBL, which also known as Fat Transfer and Hip Implants. The techniques are explained in detail below:
Traditional Buttock Lift
In Traditional Buttock Lift technique, long incisions are made on the buttocks for the surgeon to lift skin and fat layers. After that, the surgeon lifts and pulls the remaining skin and tissue then puts the skin back to its place. This surgery takes about 1 to 2 hours depending on the scale of the surgery.
Brazilian Buttock Lift
In this technique, the fat is taken by the means of liposuction from other parts of the body like stomach or thigh. Fat cells are then purified and with utilizing fat transfer techniques, injected back to the hips. Because the fat used in this surgery comes from the patient’s own body, they are safer from hip implants and the results are long-lasting. It is the most natural way to have the most suitable hips.
Silicone Implants
Hip implants are utilized to make tighter buttocks. In this technique, long incisions will be made on the buttocks by the plastic surgeon to insert silicone implants. After the surgeon inserts the implants and feels satisfied with their locations, the implants are then going to be stabilized.
Resting and healing process after this surgery:
After the surgery, drains may be used to remove the fluids from the surgery area. When you are feeling comfortable with the drains and learn to look after them, you may leave the hospital. The surgeon will prescribe you with painkillers and antibiotics.
After a few weeks, the swelling and bruises will go away. Try to not lift heavy things or overexert yourself for at least six weeks.
You need to use pillows that are designed to lower the pressure when sitting. How long you do not sit on your buttocks determines the success of the surgery. For at least three weeks, avoid sitting on your buttocks. The treatment for the postoperative liposuction areas can help the healing of long incisions made on the buttocks for the operation.