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Butt liposuction in Santa Monica, CA, removes unwanted fat to create a smoother, more balanced shape. At Ralph A. Massey, MD, we use advanced body sculpting techniques to refine your shape with precision and care.
Ready for a more sculpted look? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Massey today to explore your options.
Butt liposuction, or buttocks liposuction, eliminates unwanted fat deposits to improve shape and contour. This cosmetic procedure targets areas like the flanks, upper buttocks, and outer buttocks, enhancing curves while keeping results natural.
Butt liposuction is not the same as butt contouring surgery. Butt contouring surgery often involves implants or fat grafting to increase volume. Meanwhile, butt lipo strictly removes fat for a leaner shape.
If you’re looking to enhance volume, procedures like fat transfers may be a better option.
You may be a good candidate for buttocks reshaping if you:
Meanwhile, people with the following conditions should avoid getting butt liposuction:
A butt lipo consultation with Dr. Massey will help determine if this is the correct procedure for you.
During a buttocks liposuction procedure, Dr. Massey begins with a consultation and outlines the treatment areas. A tumescent anesthesia solution is applied for comfort and safety.
A thin cannula is inserted through tiny incisions to remove excess fat, followed by careful sculpting for a balanced shape. Once the fat is removed, the incisions are closed, and a compression garment is applied to support healing.
Dr. Massey’s expertise guarantees precise fat removal and a natural, well-defined contour.
Following butt liposuction, it is expected to experience some swelling, bruising, and soreness. These side effects are temporary and should gradually improve over the first few weeks.
Here’s what your recovery timeline may look like:
Patients must wear a compression garment for at least two weeks to help manage swelling and support healing. This helps reduce fluid buildup and ensures the treated area maintains its newly sculpted shape.
Light movement is encouraged soon after the procedure to promote circulation and prevent complications. Following Dr. Massey’s aftercare guidelines, avoiding strenuous activity, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help preserve long-term results of the procedure.
Butt liposuction provides a range of benefits for those looking to enhance their body shape, such as:
With proper aftercare and a stable weight, patients can expect long-lasting results. Contact us today to learn how to make the most of your procedure.
The cost of buttocks liposuction varies based on factors such as the amount of fat removed and surgical facility fees. During a butt lipo consultation, Dr. Massey provides a personalized price estimate based on your specific needs. Financing options may also be available to help make the procedure more accessible.
Dr. Ralph A. Massey is a fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon and board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in buttocks liposuction. A former instructor at Columbia University, he has performed hundreds of successful procedures using minimally invasive techniques that improve safety and reduce downtime.
His customized treatment plans ensure precision and natural-looking results, while his commitment to patient care provides expert guidance from consultation to aftercare. Dr. Massey helps patients achieve a sculpted, balanced appearance with confidence without general anesthesia for a much safer, quicker, and easier recovery.
Achieve your ideal shape with butt liposuction at Ralph A. Massey, MD in Santa Monica. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
No, fat cells removed during the procedure can’t regenerate. But again, weight gain can cause remaining fat cells to expand. As such, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to preserve results.
Yes! Many patients combine butt liposuction with a fat transfer, where extracted fat is relocated to enhance volume. Other cosmetic butt procedures, like thigh liposuction, can further improve results.
No. Since butt liposuction involves anesthesia, you will need a trusted friend or family member to drive you home. Having someone assist you for the first 24 hours after surgery is also recommended.
"Dr Massey, you are a rarity today and a fine representation of what a doctor should be… caring for the patient above all else. Thank you most deeply for your beautiful work on my nose. Thank you most especially for seeing me through a very traumatic experience with outstanding care, sensitivity and professionalism."
For Dr. Massey safety is the first priority with any surgery. He has personally performed hundreds of liposuction surgeries, and none of his patients has had any type of serious complication. Indeed in a recent study of over 15,000 patients treated with tumescent liposuction there was not a single serious complication.