The plastic surgery operation known as a butt lift, thighplasty, or excisional thigh lipectomy is a procedure which addresses a range of problems in the inner thighs ranging from excess fat deposits to loose skin to weak muscles and stretch marks. Butt lift is a common plastic surgery operation for the removal of loose skin after massive weight loss following successful bariatric surgery. It may also form part of a body lift – a more complex plastic surgery procedure that combines tummy tuck, thigh, and buttock lift.
A Butt lift is typically performed under general anesthesia. The butt lift procedure will usually last three hours or less. Before the operation, the surgeon plans the operation by marking where the skin-incisions are to be made for optimum body shaping effect. Several incisions are made where the doctor believes cutting will be most effective for the patient with the least side effects and scarring.
With this particular procedure, you will want to know that your surgeon is qualified and experienced to perform the butt lifts. Many surgeons have taken special training and passed exams given by a national board of surgeons. Ask if your...