Name: Brazilian Butt Lift
Brand: Marina Plastic Surgery

Squats help build muscle, but exercise alone cannot tighten loose skin. The skin on your lower body often stretches due to gravity, genetics, or significant weight changes. When the skin around your buttocks sags, it can affect your overall balance.

At Marina Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons address sagging skin with lasting solutions. We focus on restoring your natural shape, so your clothes fit smoothly and highlight your figure.

What is a Butt Lift?

A butt lift is a surgery that removes extra skin and lifts the tissue in your buttocks. Unlike a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), this procedure tightens your lower body without adding volume.

Butt Lift At A Glance

Cost - Pricing reflects surgical complexity; fixed after consultation
Downtime - Two to three weeks of strict physical rest
Pain Level - Deep muscle ache and tight skin pressure
Duration - Permanent structural skin removal

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Excision vs. Volume

Today, cosmetic procedures are carefully planned for each patient. Many people think all butt enhancements involve fat transfer, but that is not always the case. A standard butt lift focuses on tightening loose skin, not increasing size.

If you lose or gain weight quickly, your fat cells shrink, and your skin may sag over your thighs. This can make your buttocks look flat. A surgeon will create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

If you want to improve both the size and shape of your buttocks, we will discuss the different options with you.

The Volume Alternatives

Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery: This approach uses your own unwanted fat. We use power-assisted liposuction to harvest excess fat from the waist. We then implement fat grafting, where the purified fat tissue is reinjected superficially. The BBL procedure requires enough fat reserves to ensure fat survival.
Butt Implant Surgery: Thinner patients do not possess enough fat tissue for a transfer. They require gluteal implants to enhance volume. We use solid silicone implants placed deep beneath the fascia. Our surgeons work with top manufacturers, using Implantech butt implants and Aart butt implants to build the desired shape.

There is a clear difference between these procedures. A butt lift removes extra skin, while a Brazilian butt lift adds fat. We combine these methods only if you have both loose skin and loss of volume.

What concerns does a butt lift treat?

When considering a butt lift Los Angeles patients may wish to address several concerns affecting the lower body, such as:

Hanging skin beneath the gluteal fold.
Loss of upper cheek fullness from tissue descent.
Stretched, thin skin texture from weight fluctuations.
Flattish contours that disrupt an hourglass figure.

You will not need heavy shapewear anymore. Your clothes will fit better over a firmer shape.

What concerns does a butt lift treat?

We carefully review your medical history, body type, and overall health to see if this procedure is right for you.

You may be a good candidate if…

Your weight has remained stable for six months.
You exhibit significant skin laxity on the lower back or thighs.
You possess realistic expectations regarding post-surgical scars.
Your physical health clearance shows optimal healing capacity.

This treatment plan is a poor fit if…

We do not recommend this surgery if you are still losing weight. Changes in your weight can stretch your incisions and affect healing. If you want a larger size but do not have loose skin, you may need buttock implants or fat transfer instead.

How to prepare for your surgical procedure

To stay safe during your butt lift surgery, please follow these steps:

Complete all baseline laboratory testing and medical clearings.
Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and specific vitamin supplements fourteen days prior to surgery.
Secure your medical compression garment.
Set up an isolated resting space with side-sleeping support.
Arrange a dedicated driver to navigate the post-operative commute.

Recovery begins right after surgery. You will notice your tissues feel tight at first.

Recovery after a butt lift

New incisions need to be protected from strain. Gravity can make healing harder in the first few weeks.

Social downtime

Plan to take about two weeks off from social activities. You may feel stiff during this time.

Physical downtime

Do not lift anything heavy for four weeks. Walk gently around your room to help prevent blood clots. Avoid sitting directly on your incisions for three weeks to keep scars from getting wider.

Recovery timeline

Days 1–3: Swelling peaks. You feel a deep muscle ache across the lower back.
Week 2: Bruising migrates down the thighs and fades.
Week 4: The surgeon clears you for light desk work.
Month 2: The final, firm contours emerge.

Provider aftercare tips

Wear your compression garment all day and night to reduce swelling. Sleep only on your stomach or sides.

When will I see results?

You will see a tighter shape right after your butt lift surgery. Swelling will go down gradually over time.

Immediate - Tissues look flat but highly elevated
Month 1 - Initial surgical tightness softens
Month 3 - Incision lines flatten and mature
Month 6 - The final contour stabilizes completely

Comprehensive Cosmetic Procedures

Body aging rarely confines itself to one area. To restore total body symmetry, we frequently combine a butt lift with other procedures.

Tummy Tuck: We extend the lower back incision circumferentially around the hips. This addresses a sagging abdomen and flat gluteal region simultaneously.
Thigh Lift: Removing skin along the lower gluteal fold tightens the back of the legs.
Breast Augmentation: Restoring upper volume balances your new lower body proportions.

Why Choose Marina Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles?

At our practice in Los Angeles Butt Lift surgery requires careful planning and expertise. If not done properly, removing skin can lead to serious complications. Our board-certified surgeons have extensive experience with complex cases in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

We perform surgeries at an AAAASF-accredited center in Brentwood. Every treatment plan is personalized for you. Our team uses advanced techniques to achieve the best results with fewer risks. Your safety is always our top concern.

Many patients research online before scheduling a consultation. You might come across different surgeons or see many butt implant procedures in the area. We recommend looking at real clinical results instead of social media. Our practice is known for low revision rates and strict safety standards. Only your surgeon will handle every important step, guiding you from your first visit through recovery.

We help restore balance to your body, so you can feel refreshed and confident.

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11645 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 987
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Butt Lift FAQs

How much does a butt lift cost in Los Angeles?

Pricing reflects the exact scope of your skin removal. A localized lift costs less than a circumferential belt lift. We supply a clear, itemized breakdown immediately following your physical assessment.

Can I get a Brazilian butt lift instead if I am thin?

Thinner patients often lack enough fat cells for a fat transfer process. If you want volume but have low fat reserves, you require silicone implants. Fat transfer requires substantial donor areas.

How much fat is required for a BBL comparison?

Surgeons look for substantial deposits in the abdomen or thighs. We must extract enough fat to purify it into a viable compound. If your history shows low fat tissue, a structural lift or solid silicone implants remain your primary options.

Will a surgical lift remove my cellulite?

The procedure smooths dimples caused by skin sagging. It cannot erase deep, genetic cellulite tethers. We treat those patterns with distinct soft tissue augmentation techniques.

What happens during butt implant revisions?

Reconstructive surgery fixes old capsular contracture or device shifting from low-end gluteal implants. We replace old round implants with modern oval implants to restore a natural appearance.

Is the sciatic nerve at risk during surgery?

Not during a skin lift. We operate entirely in the superficial tissue layers. For volume cases, we place implants safely away from the nerve pathways.

How do I prevent blood clots after lower-body surgery?

We mandate early, gentle ambulation. Walking short distances down your hallway every few hours keeps your circulation active. We monitor your hydration levels closely.

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Butt Lift In Los Angeles, CA

What is a Butt Lift?

Butt Lift At A Glance

Excision vs. Volume

What concerns does a butt lift treat?

What concerns does a butt lift treat?

You may be a good candidate if…

This treatment plan is a poor fit if…

How to prepare for your surgical procedure

Recovery after a butt lift

When will I see results?

The Longevity of Surgical Lifting

Post-Surgical Scars

Comprehensive Cosmetic Procedures

Why Choose Marina Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles?

Butt Lift FAQs

How much does a butt lift cost in Los Angeles?

Can I get a Brazilian butt lift instead if I am thin?

How much fat is required for a BBL comparison?

Will a surgical lift remove my cellulite?

What happens during butt implant revisions?

Is the sciatic nerve at risk during surgery?

How do I prevent blood clots after lower-body surgery?

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