Albany Buttock Lift
Buttock Lift (Excisional Back Lipectomy) Overview
People come to The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York for buttock lifts for many different reasons. Sometimes they have lost weight and their buttocks have sagged. Sometimes they were born that way and they just can't improve the looks of their buttocks through exercise. Some come because they have noticed considerable flabby and loose skin on their buttocks as they have aged. Whatever reason you come to The Plastic Surgery Group for a buttock lift, chances are excellent that you will see a marked improvement in the shape and tone of your buttocks after undergoing a buttock lift.
A buttock lift at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany can help men and women look more attractive and feel more comfortable. Just think how nice it would be to have the confidence to wear the types of clothing and swim wear you've avoided for so long because you were self-conscience about your buttocks. By tightening and toning that excess skin in your buttocks you'd feel more comfortable walking, exercising and conducting your everyday activities.
You've tried diets. You've tried exercise. You just can't seem to do anything to improve the appearance of your buttocks. Now you can. Now's the time to take the first step to enjoying more attractive buttocks. Call The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York and schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation with one of our eight experienced, talented and caring plastic surgeons. Why wait another day or another month or year? Contact The Plastic Surgery Group today!
The Procedure
A buttock lift at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York involves your plastic surgeon making incisions around the area that is going to be lifted. These are usually across the top of the buttocks at the belt line, along the sides of the buttocks following their natural shape and below the buttocks. The exact placement of the incisions will be carefully decided by your plastic surgeon before your surgery and he or she will make them in areas that your clothing will cover the resulting scars.
Through the incisions, your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group will tighten and reshape the loose skin, and in some cases remove excess skin tissue and fatty deposits creating a smoother, more contoured buttock shape.
Sometimes, a buttock lift is combined with other procedures that may include a thigh lift or tummy tuck. In some cases, liposuction is also performed in the area of the buttock lift. Your Albany plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group will discuss these options with you during your consultation.
A buttock lift usually takes about two to three hours to complete, but may take more time depending on the extent of the surgery. In most cases the surgery will be performed under general anesthesia and you will be able to return home several hours afterwards.
Recovering
Immediately following your buttock lift surgery at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany, New York, you will wear an elastic girdle-type garment that will help support your buttocks. Your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group will advise you how long and when you should wear this.
You may also experience some mild to moderate pain or discomfort, which can be controlled by medications your plastic surgeon can prescribe for you. You may notice swelling and there may be quite a bit of bruising. In most cases these will disappear within three to four weeks after your surgery. Your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group will also advise you to avoid strenuous activities for approximately about six weeks. Most patients return to work within two to three weeks. Remember, each person heals at a different rate, and it's important to follow the instructions your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany gives you following your surgery. You will also be scheduled for several follow-up visits to your plastic surgeon during your recuperation period.
Potential Risks and Complications
A buttock lift is a relatively safe procedure with few complications. However, as with all surgeries, there is the rare chance of an infection developing or an adverse reaction to anesthesia. These can be controlled by medications, and they don't occur frequently. In some cases, patients who undergo a buttock lift may also experience some numbness or tightness that usually will disappear naturally over the recuperation period.
Common Questions About Buttock Lifts
Will there be visible scars after my buttock lift surgery?
Scarring is inevitable with buttock lift surgery, however your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group has the skill and talent to make these scars as unnoticeable as possible. He or she will make incisions in areas that will be covered by your clothing and that will be concealed within the natural folds and creases of your skin. You'll know before your surgery where the incisions and resulting scars will be, and you can discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Over time, scars will continue to fade and eventually they will be far less noticeable, however, they will never completely disappear.
Does insurance cover the cost of a buttock lift?
In most instances, buttock lift surgery is considered elective and insurance will not cover it. However, it is recommended that you discuss this with your insurance provider and with your plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group in Albany.
Is it a very uncomfortable recuperation?
In most cases, during the first few days to a week following a buttock lift, patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort. This can be relieved with medication. There may also be some swelling or numbness that will usually disappear in a few weeks. Your Albany plastic surgeon at The Plastic Surgery Group will discuss this with you during your consultation.
Will I be hospitalized?
Most buttock lifts are performed on an out-patient basis and you'll be able to return home just a few hours after your surgery. In more complicated cases, or if more than one procedure is going to be performed, a brief hospital stay may be necessary.
How long will the results last?
The results of a buttock lift can last for years but it's important to eat sensibly and exercise to help maintain your new, smoother, tighter and more attractive appearance.
To find out more about buttock lifts in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, New York, contact The Plastic Surgery Group at 518-438-0505 or send us an email today. Fill our our online form for a complimentary cosmetic consultation.
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