Lifting of the buttocks with elastic thread?

Question

A thread lift is a much less invasive procedure than most other methods and is performed by making just two small incisions at the highest point of the buttocks A specifically designed elastic thread is then inserted in and passed through the buttock area which is then used to ’raise and compact’ the subcutaneous tissue by use of a lasso stitch This procedure corrects drooping and loss of shape in the buttocks I am interest. do you have a hospital that does this?

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Anything that sounds too good and too easy to be true in the world surgery usually is. Thread lifting of the buttock is one prime example.  This procedure is fraught with problems, most notably the short term effect of lasting anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months before the thread either breaks and/or rips through the tissue leaving the patient with no improvement.  The only way to get a true long lasting lift or plump to the buttock is either by reinflating it with implants or doing a formal surgical buttock lift from above or tuck below. Glad to be of help.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal butt image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your buttock will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. Liposuction of your lower back and fat transfer is also helpful as an adjunct to implants. Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Don't waste your time or money.   Yes, the Thread Lift procedure works for the face for a short time, where it is lifting light weight tissues.   But for the buttocks, or abdomen, the results are even more short lived and the complications occur even more frequently.   Don't do it!  Feel the weight of your buttocks!!!!   Now imagine that weight bsing supported by a couple of little threads!   How long do you think they will last?!?!?!?    Not a good idea!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Good thoughts, but doesn't work well.  As far as I know, thread lifts have been only used in the face and they are very early relapse issues as well as palpability, and sometimes visibility of a pull through the skin.

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

The thread lift has been an area of interest for lifting the face and buttocks.  We have learned that this appealing concept does not last. The thread rips through the tissues eventually becoming displaced or ineffective.  Imagine the amount of tension that the threat places on the anchoring tissues with repeated flexion of the hip and sitting. Look for long term results for any procedure that one is interested in.  Chances are that you will not find any for buttock thread lifts.Short term results may be acceptable to some but not most who are looking for buttock enhancement.Please consult with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

Lifting of the buttocks with elastic thread?

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