I have seen a couple of patients who have had Thread Lifts for the buttocks as well as the thighs and even for a tummy tuck. I think that they have been used to try to lift just about every part of the body. They may work in some situations, but I can't speak from experience as I have never inserted them... more
Butt Thread Lift: Could it have worked?
I had a butt Thread Lift. It has been a nightmare you cannot imagine. Now, three surgries later, my butt still looks the same, and it cost me $6,500. Is it even possible for this procedure to work?
5 answers to “Butt Thread Lift: Could it have worked?”
A: Thread Buttock Lifts
Generally thread buttock lifts are not long lasting and have minimal corrective power - this means that they sometimes aren't the best answer for most patients. Traditional buttock lifts are complicated by long down time and large scars. Brazillian butt lifts are a way to contour the buttocks so that fat can... more
A: Yes it does work but needs the right type of Silhouette threads and a 2 staged procedure
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. The new buttock lifts are best done with the 2-0 prolene Silhouette threads which are not barbed but multiple knots with adjacent cones which are sooooooooo much stronger than any previous barbed threads. Also the procedure is done in 2 stages. ... more
A: Buyer beware
I'm sorry to hear that you've had such an awful experience. Multiple procedures all leading to a result you're not happy with sounds like a nightmare. I've personally not heard of this procedure. There are many procedures, products, and panaceas being marketed. Liposcultpure and fat transfer are very... more
A: Fat transfer and liposculpture usually works very well
I have personally never performed this procedure. I think that fat transfer to the buttock with liposculpture of the surrounding hips and thighs will often give patients the results they desire, in a safe, effective and reproducible manner. While I do not practice in California, I would happy to refer you to... more
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