A buttock lift (also known as belt lipectomy) improves and/or removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin that has developed as a result of weight loss, aging and gravity, or genetics. By raising and tightening the skin over the buttocks, a buttock lift makes the buttocks appear less saggy, dimpled or wrinkled.

Good candidates for a buttock lift include:

• Individuals with loss of skin elasticity in the buttock area due to extreme weight loss or aging
• Individuals with thighs that are crinkled, dimpled or flabby due to lack of exercise or cellulite
• Non-smokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what back lift surgery can accomplish
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness.

• How is a buttock lift performed?

Buttock lift surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure with the use of general anesthesia. The procedure can also be performed as part of a body lift or as part of a circumferential abdominoplasty.

In general, the incision is made at the waist or slightly below the waist. After the incision or incisions are made, excess skin and fat is detached from the soft tissue and removed. The skin is then tightened and closed in layers.