A surgical butt lift removes flaccid hanging skin and tightens the remaining skin for a perkier, more youthful look, addressing skin laxity, not volume.
Butt Lift at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata, board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon, at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
Genetics, aging skin, and significant weight loss are all contributing factors for men and women who have a flat or saggy backside. Scottsdale, AZ board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®) addresses excessive hanging skin on and below the buttocks with a butt lift surgery. During a surgical butt lift, the flaccid skin is removed and the remaining skin is tightened for a more youthful, perkier look.
Often the surgical butt lift is confused with a Brazilian butt lift. During the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) method, Dr. Scottsdale® transfers the patient's own body fat to the buttocks to augment its size. The fat injections create a small lift to the butt.
In comparison, the surgical butt lift provides a mild to major lift but does NOT increase the buttocks' size. The BBL adds volume, while the butt lift addresses skin laxity.
During a butt lift, the incisions are made right above the butt cheeks along the waistline. Liposuction can be used on a case-by-case basis. The loose skin is trimmed away and the underlying tissues pulled tight, the surgeon will essentially "lift" the butt cheeks upward and secure the incision with sutures.
A butt lift gives the buttocks a firmer look. The appearance of loose skin, cellulite dimples, and wrinkling will be smoother and more toned. The procedure is performed in our Scottsdale, AZ surgical office.
Swelling and bruising will last several weeks as the area heals. Scarring is also unavoidable, but every effort is made to make the incision as inconspicuous as possible so that it may be concealed.
In most cases, patients will be able to sit down after 2 weeks and will be able to return to their normal routine within 6 weeks.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Swelling and bruising. No sitting on the buttocks.
Patients usually able to sit down.
Return to normal routine.
Swelling and bruising fully resolve as the area heals.
We're curating a dedicated set of butt lift cases for the gallery. In the meantime, the full Before & After archive includes related work.
Browse the full galleryA butt lift addresses skin laxity, flaccid skin is removed and the remaining skin is tightened. It does NOT increase the buttocks' size. A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat transfer that ADDS volume; the fat injections create a small lift but the primary goal is augmentation.
Both address different cosmetic issues. For loose skin or wrinkles under the buttock area, a butt lift is necessary (may still include liposuction if there's excess fat). Patients with healthy skin tone who simply want a smaller buttock may see improvements with liposuction alone.
Butt augmentation uses implants to give the buttocks volume and a shapelier curve. A butt lift does not add volume. Some patients may benefit from a combined procedure (butt lift + fat transfer or implants).
Right above the butt cheeks along the waistline. Every effort is made to make the incision as inconspicuous as possible so it may be concealed by clothing.
In most cases, patients will be able to sit down after 2 weeks.
Within 6 weeks for most patients.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
