Butt Lift & Butt Augmentation

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A butt lift will define the curves and contour of your buttocks. Depending on your surgical goals, several different aesthetic techniques can be performed. If you have excess skin of the buttocks from weight loss, it is lifted and removed to maximize the new contour. Specially designed butt implants may be used to augment the size and shape of your buttocks. Fat injections from other areas of the body can also be used for augmentation and to enhance the buttock size. This procedure is often referred to as a Brazilian Butt Lift. See FAQs and before & after photos.

Butt lift surgery consultations

When you book a consultation, there is a $100 consultation fee. If you choose to have surgery with Dr. Johnson the $100 will go towards the surgical fee.

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Butt Lift FAQs

Am I a good candidate for a butt lift?

A buttock lift will define the curves of your buttocks. If you have excess skin from massive weight loss, the excess skin is removed. If you want fuller, more prominent buttocks, fat injections or specially designed buttock implants are placed. For optimal results, you should be at an ideal body weight. If you are actively losing weight, we recommend your weight be stable before undergoing a buttock lift. During your consultation, we will provide you with our expert opinion as to whether you are a good candidate. We will discuss the surgical process along with any possible risks and complications of the surgery. Write down any questions or concerns you have so they can be fully addressed at your consultation. Know what your surgical expectations are so Dr. Johnson can discuss them with you. If you are a smoker, we recommend you quit to help reduce the risk of wound healing complications. We also recommend a healthy lifestyle to help your recovery process.

How should I prepare for my butt lift consultation?

Researching butt lift on reputable internet sites such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons can be very informative to help provide basics about the surgery and your recovery. However, the best information will be obtained by making an appointment and speaking with Dr. Johnson. At the time of your consultation it may also be helpful to review before and after photos of patients who have had the procedure. Know your surgical expectations so you can discuss them fully. If you are a smoker, we recommend you quit to help reduce the risk of wound healing complications. We also recommend a healthy lifestyle to aid your recovery process.

Will I be seen by the surgeon?

Yes. Dr. Johnson will meet with you and she will discuss all your surgical options. Dr. Johnson will provide you with the necessary information so that you feel confident and comfortable with your surgical decision.

Is the plastic surgeon board certified?

Yes. Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which recognizes surgeons who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery.

Will I be charged for an initial consultation?

Yes. There is a $100 cosmetic consultation fee. If you choose to have surgery with Dr. Johnson, the $100 will go towards the surgical fee.

Are there different types of butt lift procedures?

Depending on your concern, different techniques or approaches can be taken. If you have sagging skin of the buttocks, it will be lifted and removed to provide a better contour of the buttocks. A horizontal incision is made at the top of the buttocks, at the belt line. It will be hidden under clothing. If you would like to augment the shape and size of the buttocks, you may be a good candidate for fat grafting or implants. You may require one of these procedures or a combination of them. Liposuction may also be recommended to better contour the shape of the buttocks. You may have drains placed to help prevent seromas (fluid collections) under the skin.

What is the surgical process?

The surgery is performed at a hospital. During surgery you will receive general anesthesia. The surgery will take between 2-4 hours depending on the extent of the procedure. Once you are awake you are taken to the recovery room for another 1-2 hours. Depending on the extent of the procedure, we may recommend that you spend one night in the hospital.

Are there risks involved with butt lift?

Yes, there are risks with any surgical procedure. Some of the possible risks with a buttock lift are pain, infection, wound healing complications, hematoma/seroma, unsatisfactory results or scars that may require a revision surgery, numbness or changes in sensation, or asymmetry.

Where will my butt lift procedure be performed?

Dr. Johnson has privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center. Both are surgical facilities in Springfield, MA, accredited by the Joint Commission, and have been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval.

What is the recovery process for buttock lift plastic surgery?

The first few days you may feel tightness and/or pain of the buttock area. You will notice that the pain decreases with each passing day. You are sent home on pain medications which will decrease your discomfort. You will have a dressing on the incision. We will see you about one week after surgery to evaluate your healing process and remove the drains. We request that you do no heavy lifting for at least one month following surgery.

Will my insurance cover buttock lift surgery?

No. Contouring or augmenting your buttocks is considered a cosmetic procedure. Insurances do not deem this procedure medically necessary and therefore it is not a covered procedure.

Can I finance my buttock lift procedure?

Yes. We offer patient financing through CareCredit or ALPHAEON CREDIT. See our Financing FAQs for more information.

What forms of payment are accepted?

We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, money orders, and certified bank checks, or you can finance through CareCredit.

Can I make payments online?

Yes. You can make credit card payments securely online.

Butt lift before & after photos

All photos are of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Johnson