Butt cheeks pulled apart after body lift. Is this permanent?

Depending on a patient's anatomy there can be some "anal show" or buttock separation which exposes the gluteal cleft immediately after surgery.  This occurs when the lifting to the buttock area is directed more up and out as opposed to just straight up.  I will direct the pull upwards in order to avoid an unsightly buttock gap postoperatively, but you shouldn't worry.  Only 3 days post-op is very early and the tissue in that area always relaxes.  Over the next few weeks it will likely resolve.  Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and they will likely reassure you.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.  The pulling apart associated with a lower body lift is a temporary phenomenon and will resolve as the swelling resolves.

Hello nosilla000, thank you for your questions and providing
yourhistory. Congratulations on having undergone a body lift. After
a bodylift, it is not uncommon for the buttock cheeks to be pulled
apart. Itmay take 6-8 weeks for the buttock cheeks to relax and be less
spreadapart. This situation is usually temporary and resolves with time.
Besure to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon to
be surethat your situation is resolved with time.If you have any questions feel free to contact my office. Good
luck.Sincerely,J. Timothy Katzen, M.D