BUTTOCK LIFT

After Surgery
For the first few days, you are likely to feel discomfort, which can be controlled with medication. Your buttock area will be swollen. The swelling will resolve over a period of days to weeks depending on the extent of your surgery. We will provide you with instructions for personal hygiene and activity. We suggest you begin walking as soon as possible although rest is very important as well. Walking up stairs is discouraged unless necessary.

You will be seen back in the office in 1-3 days, at which time the wounds are checked and dressings changed. Showering is permitted 3 - 4 days after surgery. Individuals with deskwork type employment may resume work soon after drain removal. Lifting should be limited to 10-15 lbs. Others with work involving prolonged periods of standing or walking or heavy lifting may need to wait from 3 to 6 weeks. Vigorous activities or aerobic exercises should not be resumed for 6 weeks.

The buttocks will feel very tight for several days. In the first few days after surgery you will feel most comfortable lying flat. Over the next several days you will gradually be able to sit upright. Occasional twinges of pain from time to time may occur during the first several months after surgery. It takes several months for the buttock to regain a normal feel. Temporary numbness particularly just below the incision is common The scar often becomes more red several weeks after surgery and begins to fade 2 to 3 months later. While the scar will never disappear completely, its appearance is usually very satisfactory. It may take the scar as long as 18 months to reach its final appearance.

Risks of Buttock Lifting
A buttock lift is a common aesthetic procedure in Dr. Parson's practice with generally very good results. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure. Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infections can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your recovery. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after surgery as possible.

Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars, may necessitate a second operation. Smokers are advised to discontinue smoking 3 weeks prior to surgery and 3 weeks after surgery. Smoking, among other harmful side effects, decreases blood flow to the skin, increases the risk of complications and delays healing. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following our instructions before and after the operation, especially with regard to when and how to resume physical activity. If you have any questions regarding your post-operative instructions, do not hesitate to contact the office.

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