Lift and firm sagging buttock skin for a smoother, more youthful, well-supported contour.
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.
A butt lift removes loose, sagging skin from the buttocks and upper thighs and re-drapes the remaining tissue over a firmer, lifted contour. Unlike a Brazilian Butt Lift — which adds volume with transferred fat — a surgical butt lift is about removing excess skin and restoring support, making it ideal after major weight loss or with age-related laxity. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®) selects the approach that delivers the most natural lift with the most discreet scar placement.
A butt lift tightens loose skin across the buttocks and upper thighs, removing the excess and securing the tissue to a deeper anchor for lasting support. The result is a smoother, firmer, more lifted contour.
It is most often chosen after significant weight loss, where skin elasticity is lost. For patients who want added volume and projection instead, a Brazilian Butt Lift may be the better fit, and the two can sometimes be combined.
Anesthesia — Performed under general anesthesia in our accredited Scottsdale surgical suite.
Incision — Placed along the upper buttock or within a lower body lift incision, positioned to stay hidden by underwear.
Lift — Excess skin is removed and the tissue is lifted and secured for a firm, supported contour.
Closure — Layered sutures distribute tension to support healing.
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.
Compression garment worn; limited sitting and gentle movement.
Return to desk work and light activity; swelling decreases.
Gradual return to exercise as cleared by Dr. Mata.
Scars soften and fade; final contour settles.
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 removes loose skin and lifts the tissue. A Brazilian Butt Lift adds volume using your own purified fat. They solve different problems and can sometimes be combined.
The incision is placed along the upper buttock or hidden within a lower body lift incision, positioned to stay within underwear lines.
Yes — it's frequently part of a lower body lift or broader post-weight-loss contouring plan.
Most patients return to desk work in two to three weeks and to exercise around six to eight weeks.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
