An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will be present to administer sedatives or general anesthesia and assist in monitoring you during surgery.
Local anesthesia combined with sedation may be an option but general anesthesia is more commonly used for this procedure. You will receive medications to keep you comfortable during and after the surgical procedure. Most buttock lift procedures take at two hours to complete but may take longer. Your buttock-lift surgery will be performed in our accredited office-based surgical suite. If you are in good general health and have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are a good candidate for this procedure. Problems such as protein deficiencies can interfere with healing. You must obtain clearance for plastic surgery from your primary care physician. People in poor health are not good candidates for body contouring procedures. You are in good health without chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.For ideal results, gluteoplasty should not be done for about two years following the start of any massive-weight-loss program. Your weight has been stable for at least a year, with no further weight loss expected.If you smoke, you must quit at least four weeks before surgery. Smoking slows down the healing process and increases the risk of complications during and after surgery.