Do lower body lifts commonly include an auto buttock augmentation?

Body lift surgery is generally recommend for individuals with skin laxity, most frequently following massive weight loss. Liposuction can be added to body lift procedures to further define your shape. A lower body lift combines an abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) with an outer thigh and buttock lift. Liposuction can be included to improve the shape of the waistline, as well as the outer thighs. An upper body lift corrects the breasts(or chest) as well as the lateral chest folds and can be combined with Liposuction. Brachioplasty with liposuction for the arm area to help with excess skin. For cases which require high volume liposuction, I generally recommend a two staged approach with liposuction performed at the initial stage followed 3 months later by the body lift procedure. Each case is individualized to meet your specific needs.Talk with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that is performing your procedure at your preoperative visit to confirm this is included.  Best Regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS 

You need to specifically ask you surgeons about fat transferring to the Buttocks.  I normally as most surgeons mention separately but you have to be very specific about.  Also this surgeries the degree of success  is related to the experience of the surgeon, so ask have often does he does it and how many he has done etc…

Hi Hmgriss, Thank you for your question regarding buttock augmentation during a 360 circumferential lower body lift.  During a lower body lift, excess skin and fat from the abdomen, lateral thighs, and buttocks is removed.  During a lower body lift, the buttock is not routinely augmented.  During a lower 360 circumferential lower body lift, the best way to augment the buttock is with a "turn down" flap. This flap uses your own tissue.  During the "turn down" flap, the upper buttock paddles are denuded of all the epidermis and part of the dermis.  The flap is turned down on top of each buttock.  The analogy that I use to describe in the office, is that it is much like tucking in your shirt.  The "turn down" is not commonly performed, so you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  One to months after your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you can augment your buttock with fat transfer, typically harvested from the thighs.  If you have no thigh fat, I would suggest buttock implants.  Good luck with your lower body lift surgery.  If you have any more questions regarding a 360 circumferential lower body lift or buttock augmentation, please contact my office.