Panama Medical Vacations

Buttock Lift
A buttock lift is a foreign concept to some people; to those who have been self-conscience about a flat, drooping rear-ends, it is a medical revolution. In a buttock lift, excess fat and loose skin in the buttock area can be reduced by performing a buttock lift in combination with lipoplasty (liposuction). Incisions required for skin removal can often be hidden in the fold beneath the buttocks. There are a variety of methods for this procedure; when you arrive in Panama, the team at Hospital Punta Pacifica, Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, will help you to choose the right one for you.

Prior to Surgery
Any necessary precautions prior to surgery will be outlined for you in the treatment plan. If you require pre-op therapy, you will receive the proper instructions. If you are a smoker, you may be asked to stop for a time prior to your surgery. You might also be asked to refrain from using vitamin E (in large does), aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines since they can lead to increased bleeding during surgery.

The Procedure
There are different buttock lift methods and procedures that can be employed based on the needs of the patient. Liposuction, implants, and lifts are all used to sculpt the buttock region into a desired shape. During a buttock lift, excess skin is removed and the buttock is raised to a higher position on the body. In combination with a lift, some patients desire an augmentation that utilizes implants. This additional procedure may be performed at the same time or a later date.

After Your Surgery
The patient is placed in a compression garment (similar to a long-line elastic support girdle) at the end of surgery to reduce swelling and assist in the natural shrinking and tightening of the skin. When done with small thigh lifts there is initial discomfort which is usually easily controlled with prescription pain medication. For larger thigh lifts a stay of one or two nights in the hospital common; this stay allows for pain injections, intravenous catheters, etc.

Risks
A buttock lift surgery is complex and does have risks. Risks directly related to a buttock lift:

Excessive bleeding
Scarring
Loss of sensitivity
Asymmetry
Wrinkling of the skin

While there is always an element of risk, having an American-trained surgeon, a professional staff and a world-class hospital make your Panama brow lift at Hospital Punta Pacifica, Affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, a safe and rewarding procedure.