Butt Lift - Chicago Illinois

Significant weight loss can result in major loosening of the skin. Laxity of the outer thigh and buttock areas can cause significant discomfort and difficulty with clothing, due to excessive hanging skin. As a result patients will often complain that the ability to feel comfortable in or out of clothing is significantly impacted due to the cosmetic deformity. Often liposuction is done before and/or during the outer thigh and buttock lift, in order to optimize the result. The outer thigh/buttock lift can lead to a major improvement in comfort and appearance.

It is important to understand that the goal of these procedures is to improve the overall appearance while minimizing the risk for complications. The scars that result from the outer thigh/buttock lift typically follow the waistline and are well covered by bathing suits and or undergarments. It is important to note that the scars that result from these procedures can be quite variable. In addition, surgery of this nature is very involved and there are inherent limitations to the degree of improvement. Your surgeon will not be able to remove every single fold and or wrinkle, however major improvement can be attainable. In select cases, the outer thigh/buttock lift can be combined with an abdominoplasty to create “lower body lift”. The patient must be a suitable candidate to undergo a lower body lift and/or buttock lift. It is extremely important for you to understand the risk and benefit as well as the limitations of this procedure. Ultimately, it will be necessary for you to express your expectations to your surgeon. Your surgeon will always make your personal safety his or her number one priority.