What is hip and buttock lift surgery

The skin in the thighs and buttocks is capable of stretching, in almost 85% of the population, especially women, scars and stretch marks are formed in the area of ​​these places, especially after significant weight loss. Also, a huge number of the population suffers from cellulite in the areas of the thighs and buttocks, which also lays its negative imprint on a person's appearance.

The distribution of adipose tissue in the body depends on the person's age, degree of physical activity, dietary behavior and the medications used. In men, this figure ranges from 20% in youth to 25% in old age. For women, this is 30 and 35%, respectively.

Most hip and buttock lift surgeries are performed on mild to moderately obese patients. However, about 15% of patients are people with normal body weight, but very low skin tone. This operation can be combined with a buttock lift.

Who should benefit from hip and buttock lift surgery?

A thigh lift is performed to:

Give elasticity to the tissues.
Improve the contour of the thighs.
Reduce body fat.
Eliminate excess thigh thickness.
Reduce diaper rash zones.
Buttocks plastic surgery (gluteoplasty) can be addressed in the following situations:

asymmetry of the buttocks;
cellulite formations;
sagging buttocks due to loss of elasticity of the gluteal muscles;
atrophy of the gluteal tissues, insufficient development of the muscles of the buttocks;
drooping of the buttocks;
deformation of the soft tissues of the gluteal region, due to surgical treatment.

How is the thigh and buttock lift surgery performed

Operation stages:

General anesthesia.
Preparation of the operating field (treatment with antiseptic solutions, etc.).
The surgeon makes an incision below the groin fold to remove the fat.
The doctor separates the skin from the subcutaneous tissue and excises its excess.
This is followed by liposuction and lifting of excess skin.
At the end of the operation, the doctor tightens the skin of the thighs and sutures the wound with stitches.
The operation is performed under general anesthesia for about 2 hours or more. In our clinic, you can choose one of two options for this operation: Medial (internal) thigh lift and External (lateral) thigh lift. The operation technique is selected depending on the individual characteristics of the patient. Complications after body plastic surgery occur in 20-25% of cases in patients after heavy weight loss. The higher the patient's weight, the higher the risk.

Advantages of thigh and buttock lift surgery

Many women do not want to go through grueling diets and exercise. That is why you can resort to the most modern method of losing weight and tightening the skin in the thighs and buttocks. This operation will tighten the skin, make your appearance more slim and toned. If desired, an implant will be placed in the gluteal zone during the operation for a more pronounced effect.

The specialists of our clinic have certificates for femoroplasty and gluteoplasty. Also, monthly we perform at least 10-15 such operations.

Instrumentation and equipment

To carry out this operation, standard equipment and instruments are used, which are needed for any operation. In addition, the exclusive equipment during this manipulation are implants, which are placed one at a time in each of the buttocks.

The result of the thigh and buttock lift surgery

After hip and buttock lift surgery, you will have long-term results if you avoid significant weight gain. Thanks to this service, you will make your figure more attractive and seductive in a short time. The operation is usually well tolerated and produces lasting aesthetic results.

Postoperative and recovery periods

After surgery, you need to stay in the hospital for 24-48 hours. Month - to wear elastic tights. Bed rest is recommended for 2-3 days after the operation. The stitches are removed after 2 weeks, on the 14th day. The period of complete rehabilitation is from 1.5 to 2 months.

Questions

What are the side effects for this operation?

Temporary bruising, swelling, decreased sensitivity, moderate soreness.

Under what anesthesia is this operation performed?

The thigh and buttock lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

Cпециалисты направления

Petah Andrej Vasil'evich

Plastic surgeon, МD

Grishin Evgeny Leonidovich

Трембач Александр Михайлович

Oncosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Candidate of Medical Sciences

Лавриненко Наталья Николаевна

Пластическая и эстетическая хирургия, инъекционная косметология

Звездилина Людмила Стратонівна

Гармаш Наталія Анатоліївна

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