Female, 57 y/o - will a butt lift also lift the back and sides of upper thighs?

Allow me to try to answer this question without any photos. Please keep in mind that in person consultation with physical exam, or at least a virtual consultation, is necessary before providing any legitimate recommendations.

Buttock “sagging” is usually a combination of loss of volume or deflation and/or the effect of aging and gravity. So, I personally first treat patients like you by restoring volume to the buttock with a buttock implant. This will create a more desirable smooth and rounded perky buttock profile. If not adding volume with an implant, the buttock will be shortened but may appear more flat with just a buttock lift. A lower buttock tuck is usually then performed at six months following implants. In this sequence, the implants have fully settled into final position so that any remaining loose skin can be most accurately identified and removed with the lower buttock tuck. Please note, because an extremely few number of board certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock implants, you may have to travel away from your local area to seek consultation with this particular type of surgeon. Glad to help.

Dear kprisco12764,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question. I understand why you would think this, but a Brazilian Butt Lift technically doesn’t lift, it gives an ilusión of a lift because it fills out the butt. It will improve your body’s overall shape. Getting rid of unwanted fat on your back, love handles and other areas will give you a nicer silhouette…. But it will not lift the back of your thighs.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

The term butt lift is somewhat vague and imprecise.

This is true for many terms used in cosmetic surgery.

When it comes to butt lifts There are generally two procedures done. One is often called the BBL or a Brazilian butt lift. In this procedure the patients on fat is grafted to the buttocks after having a Liposuction and other parts of the body. The procedure doesn’t actually lift anything it just adds volume. It can give it great enhancements in those who are lacking volume to some degree.

The second lift procedure which is a true lift entails exercising skin and fat over the lower back which has a lifting effect on the buttocks. It leaves a long scar and is often done in conjunction with an extended tummy tuck.

These are the main two purchase plastic surgeons tank though there are a few others that have been described.

Today the BBL is the most common procedure for gluteal enhancements.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!There are two different forms of butt lift. The traditional butt lift consists of a skin excision in the bikini line extending around the superior aspect of the buttocks. This will tighten the back, lift the buttocks, buttock crease, and upper thighs. The Brazilian butt lift involves a transfer of fat from elsewhere to the buttocks to fill deficiency. There is no skin removed. It will fill out the buttocks but will not achieve a lift.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedure is better for you.Best wishes...