LIFT. TIGHTEN. TRANSFORM.
A surgical procedure to remove excess skin from the buttock area and restore a firmer, more youthful contour — most commonly sought after significant weight loss or the effects of ageing.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
People with loose or sagging skin in the buttock area — particularly following significant weight loss, bariatric surgery, or the natural effects of ageing — may benefit greatly from a buttock lift. The procedure removes excess skin and fat through carefully placed incisions in the natural crease between the buttock and the thigh, where any resulting scar is largely concealed.
The remaining skin is tightened and repositioned to create a firmer, more youthful contour. It is important to understand that a buttock lift removes and lifts — it does not add volume. It is most appropriate for patients whose primary concern is skin laxity, and should only be considered after non-surgical options have been exhausted and a thorough clinical evaluation has been completed.
Prof. Hindocha approaches each case with precision and care, tailoring the technique to the individual’s anatomy, skin quality, and goals. As with all body contouring procedures, the best results begin with an honest, comprehensive consultation.
AFTER WEIGHT LOSS
Significant weight loss is a life-changing achievement. But for many patients, the buttock area remains a persistent challenge — excess skin that diet, exercise, and non-surgical treatments simply cannot address, no matter how much progress has been made elsewhere.
Prof. Hindocha has extensive experience working with post-weight-loss patients and understands that these cases require sensitivity, thorough evaluation, and a clear plan. A buttock lift is recommended once weight has been stable for at least six months.
Stable weight for at least six months
Excess skin affecting comfort or confidence
Physical activity limited by loose skin
Completing a body contouring plan after weight loss
PROCEDURE OVERVIEW
A guide to the key details of your buttock lift procedure.
Surgery Time
Anaesthesia
Hospital Stay
Drains
Supporting Garment
The exact surgical approach — augmentation, reduction, lift or combination — is determined at consultation based on your individual anatomy and goals.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Week 1
Your first post-operative appointment takes place within the first week after discharge. Prof. Hindocha will assess your healing, check the incisions, and address any questions or concerns you have.
Weeks 1–2
Most patients are comfortable returning to light, desk-based work within one to two weeks. Avoid prolonged sitting on the incision site and follow all guidance on positioning and movement.
Weeks 2–4
Moderate physical activity can resume from weeks two to four. Continue wearing your supportive garment and avoid any activity that places sustained pressure on the buttock area.
Weeks 4–6
By six weeks, most patients are cleared to return to the gym and full physical activity. Final results continue to refine over the following months as swelling fully resolves and the skin settles.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
A buttock lift delivers a meaningful improvement in the shape and firmness of the buttock area — results that diet, exercise, and non-surgical treatments simply cannot replicate.
SURGICAL DETAIL
Incision placement is one of the most important aspects of a buttock lift. Prof. Hindocha plans every incision individually to balance the surgical result with long-term discretion.
PLACEMENT
The primary incision is made in the natural crease where the buttock meets the back of the thigh. This position ensures the scar sits within a natural skin fold, hidden by most clothing and swimwear.
LENGTH
The length of the incision depends on the amount of excess skin to be removed. Prof. Hindocha plans this precisely at consultation, ensuring the incision is no longer than necessary to achieve the desired result.
HEALING
With silicone scar management and careful sun protection, the incision site fades to a pale, fine line over 12 to 18 months — discreet, stable, and naturally concealed within the crease.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
A buttock lift specifically removes the excess, inelastic skin that weight loss and ageing leave behind — the one concern that no non-surgical treatment can address.
Incisions are placed precisely in the natural crease between the buttock and thigh, where any residual scar is hidden in most clothing, underwear, and swimwear.
Results are long-lasting provided body weight remains stable. The improvements achieved through surgery are permanent — unlike the gradual progression of skin laxity that surgery has corrected.
A buttock lift combines naturally with thigh lift and other lower-body contouring procedures, allowing a more complete and proportionate transformation within a single surgical plan.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
These are two very different procedures. Understanding the distinction is essential before deciding which is right for you.
BUTTOCK LIFT
BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT (BBL)
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I lost seven stone and the skin on my buttocks was something I really struggled with. The lift has made an enormous difference to how I feel in clothes and in myself.
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I was self-conscious about my figure for years after ageing changed my shape. Prof. Hindocha was thorough and reassuring throughout, and I am truly delighted with the outcome.
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A completely transformative procedure. My confidence has come back in a way I honestly didn’t think was possible. The whole team was exceptional.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
A buttock lift is suitable for patients with genuine skin laxity in the buttock area that has not responded to non-surgical approaches, and who are seeking a lasting surgical solution.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Other procedures that complement a buttock lift.
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Removal of excess skin from the inner or outer thighs for a smoother, more contoured lower body.
BODY SURGERY
Tightening of the abdominal wall and removal of excess skin for a firmer, flatter stomach.
BODY SURGERY
A comprehensive surgical approach to reshaping and refining the body's silhouette after weight loss or ageing.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
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Schedule a consultation with Prof. Hindocha to discuss your goals and find out whether a buttock lift is the right procedure for you.
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