Buttocks lifting: how and when to use medial, lateral, lower, and upper lifting techniques

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• Buttocks-lifting techniques are rapidly advancing.
• Some novel procedures are not yet widely adopted by surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline emerging principles for improved buttocks lift outcomes.
• To guide surgeons in selecting appropriate techniques and minimizing scars.
• To present indications for medial, lateral, lower, and upper buttocks lifts.

Main Methods:

• Review and synthesis of current buttocks-lifting methodologies.
• Analysis of indications for different surgical approaches.
• Consideration of adjunctive techniques, such as intramuscular implants.

Main Results:

• No single buttocks-lifting technique is universally applicable.
• Careful evaluation of four distinct lift types (medial, lateral, lower, upper) is crucial.
• Intramuscular implants can further enhance aesthetic results when indicated.

Conclusions:

• Surgeons must individualize buttock lift procedures based on patient-specific factors.
• A comprehensive understanding of various techniques and their indications is essential for optimal outcomes.
• The judicious use of intramuscular implants can significantly improve buttock augmentation results.