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An Intra-buttock Lift (No Fat Transfer or Implants) at the Crease First or Mini Tummy Tuck
asked 1 year ago by Flowerz2 in michigan
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: multiple, timing
I have been told by board certified surgeons I don’t qualify for a fat transfer to buttocks. I want to have a traditional butt lift (done at the crease) separately from a tummy tuck (removal of a lot of excess skin and muscle repair). In my area there are only 2 surgeons that specialize in the buttocks which means two separate surgery dates. Based on good health and no liposuction, which procedure should I do first? Is it safe if in good health to have them done 5 weeks apart? This is my plan
2 answers to An Intra-buttock Lift (No Fat Transfer or Implants) at the Crease First or Mini Tummy Tuck
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Buttock lift
I can not understand why you are not a candidate for fat trasfer to the buttock unless you do not have any fat to donate.
if you need a tummy tuck, the dermis and fat (DERMIS FAT GRAFT ) for buttock enhancement is a good alternative. done at the same time the abdominoplasty is done.
A scar in the infragleuteal crease is a TERRIBLE scar.
Pictures will help give you better advise
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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A A Tummy Tuck (Abdomionoplasty) is Best done BEFORE a Buttock Lift
The length of the interval between a Tummy Tuck and a Buttock Lift is more a question of comfort and quicker recovery than one of safety. Both operations can be done as one procedure - Lower Body Lift. But, the duration of the operation and recovery are much longer as are the rates of complication (especially, blood clot formation (DVT) and clot movement to the lungs (PE)). There is nothing wrong with choosing a single procedure if you are aware of the complications involved. There is...
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