Treatment Overview
A Buttock Lift in Korea (also known as gluteoplasty or gluteal lift) is a cosmetic body-contouring surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the buttocks to lift, tighten, and reshape the area. Unlike a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), which enhances volume using fat transfer, a buttock lift is focused on removing sagging tissue and improving firmness and contour. It is especially beneficial for patients who have lost significant weight or are experiencing age-related skin laxity.
Korean plastic surgeons are known for their expertise in natural body proportioning, scar minimization, and combination treatments. Many patients combine a buttock lift with a lower body lift, liposuction, or thigh lift to achieve smoother transitions and a more youthful silhouette.
Purpose & Benefits
- Skin Tightening: Removes sagging or drooping skin from the buttocks.
- Improved Contour: Lifts and reshapes buttocks for a firmer, smoother look.
- Fat Reduction: Eliminates stubborn fat pockets with excision or liposuction.
- Enhanced Silhouette: Improves balance between waist, hips, and thighs.
- Better Clothing Fit: Allows more confidence in jeans, skirts, and swimwear.
- Confidence Boost: Restores a youthful, toned appearance after weight loss or aging.
Ideal Candidates
- Patients with sagging buttocks due to weight loss, aging, or genetics.
- Individuals with excess skin and poor elasticity in the gluteal area.
- Adults in good health and at a stable weight.
- Non-smokers with realistic expectations.
- Post-bariatric patients seeking complete body reshaping.
Possible Risks & Complications
- Temporary bruising, swelling, and soreness.
- Scarring (placement depends on technique, but minimized with Korean scar-care programs).
- Numbness or sensitivity changes in the buttock area.
- Seroma (fluid buildup).
- Rare risks: infection, asymmetry, or delayed wound healing.
Surgical Techniques Used
- Upper Buttock Lift: Incision along the top of the buttocks to remove excess skin and elevate tissue.
- Lower Buttock Lift: Incision along the crease under the buttocks for reshaping.
- Butterfly or Anchor Technique: Used for significant sagging, repositioning and tightening the area.
- Liposuction (Optional): Removes localized fat for a smoother contour.
- Scar-Minimizing Closure: Fine sutures and advanced wound care to reduce scar visibility.
Recovery & Aftercare
- 2–3 weeks: Most swelling and bruising resolve.
- Compression Garments: Worn for 4–6 weeks to aid healing.
- 1–2 weeks: Return to light activities and desk work.
- 4–6 weeks: Resume moderate exercise; avoid prolonged sitting in early recovery.
- 6–12 months: Final results and scar maturation visible.
Aftercare Guidelines:
- Sleep on your stomach or side initially to reduce pressure.
- Wear compression garments as instructed.
- Avoid strenuous glute exercises during early recovery.
- Use silicone gels or laser therapies for scar care.
- Attend follow-up visits for healing and contour assessment.
Results & Longevity
- Firmer, lifted, and more youthful buttocks.
- Improved balance between hips, thighs, and lower back.
- Permanent removal of sagging skin and fat.
- Long-lasting results with weight stability and proper lifestyle habits.
- Greater confidence in clothing and daily activities.
Treatment Process in Korea
- Initial Consultation & Assessment
- Surgeons evaluate sagging, fat deposits, and skin elasticity.
- Plan created to decide between upper, lower, or extended buttock lift.
- Surgical Planning & Preparation
- Incision lines mapped for optimal scar concealment.
- Choice of anesthesia: general anesthesia.
- Surgery Day
- Incision made (upper, lower, or anchor technique depending on needs).
- Excess skin and fat removed; buttock tissue lifted.
- Optional liposuction performed for smoother transitions.
- Closure with fine sutures for minimized scarring.
- Post-Operative Monitoring
- Compression garment applied immediately.
- Overnight hospital stay may be required for extensive lifts.
- Follow-Up & Refinement
- Follow-ups at 1 week, 1 month, 3–6 months, and 12 months.
- Scar treatment and refinement therapies provided.
Why Korea is a Top Destination
- Surgeons skilled in post-weight-loss and anti-aging body contouring.
- Expertise in scar-minimizing surgical techniques.
- Ability to combine buttock lift with lower body lift or liposuction for complete contouring.
- Clinics equipped with state-of-the-art technology and scar care programs.
- More affordable than Western countries, with world-class results.
Cost Range
The cost of a Buttock Lift in Korea varies depending on technique, degree of sagging, and clinic expertise.
- Standard Buttock Lift: USD $6,000 – $8,500
- Extended Buttock Lift (post-weight-loss cases): USD $8,500 – $12,000
- Buttock Lift + Liposuction: USD $7,500 – $11,000
- Premium Clinics (3D Imaging, VIP Aftercare, Advanced Scar Care): USD $9,000 – $14,000
Additional Costs:
- Consultation & imaging: USD $100 – $300
- Compression garments: USD $150 – $250
- Medications & aftercare: USD $100 – $300
Popular Clinics
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery (Seoul): Known for buttock lift with advanced scar minimization.
- ID Hospital (Seoul): Specialists in post-weight-loss lower body reshaping.
- JK Plastic Surgery Center (Seoul): JCI-accredited, premium scar-care programs.
- View Plastic Surgery Clinic (Seoul): Leaders in combined lower body lift and buttock contouring.
- JW Plastic Surgery (Seoul): Provides customized buttock lift procedures for natural, long-lasting results.
