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Buttlift FAQ's
1. Is the procedure painful?
Most patients experience little to no pain during the procedure. After the numbing wears off (generally 8 to 12 hours) there is some soreness that lasts for 2 to 5 weeks, but it generally does not interfere with daily activities.
2. Am I a candidate?
Anyone in reasonably good health desiring buttock enhancement may undergo this procedure safely.
3. Can it be reversed?
Yes, the sutures can be removed under local anesthesia without difficulty, although we are at a loss as to why anyone would consider it. There is an additional charge for removal.
4. Is it permanent?
It is a new procedure, but patients have been followed for several years and are not showing loss of effect.
The suture is nonabsorbable, is FDA approved, and has been used as a permanent buried suture safely for decades.
5. Is there scarring?
Several small openings are made in the skin of each buttock, and usually heal with minimal scarring, very unlike a traditional buttocks lift in which a long incision is placed at the upper portion of the buttocks leaving an unsightly (though usually concealed) scar.
6. What are the risks?
There are risks with any surgical procedure; scarring and discomfort have already been discussed. Because of the tumescent anesthesia used, bleeding (and therefore significant bruising) is very uncommon. Thickened or keloid scarring is possible, but uncommon.
All patients are placed on an antibiotic to prevent infection, but it is possible to acquire a
n infection despite this. Allergic reactions to medications administered or prescribed is another low risk. Persistent numbness of the skin may occur, and normally resolves within three months. Asymmetry (unequal sides) can occur especially if there is some pre-existing asymmetry.
Part of the preoperative examination is to identify such problems, and they will be pointed out to you. Life-threatening problems such as pulmonary embolism have not been
reported with this procedure. A physical exam and
pre-operative blood tests may exclude a small number of otherwise healthy appearing
patients from such elective surgery. If so, the cost of the blood tests will be deducted (approximately $250.), and the remainder of your deposit returned.
7. What is the cost of the procedure?
Until the end of 2005, the cost for patients who agree to have their before and after photos used (anonymously, of course) in promotional and website venues will be $3300.00. As of January 2006, and for those who withhold consent for use of their images, it will be $4700.00.
Dr. Berger's fees are completely inclusive of labwork, pre- and post-op visits, anesthesia, operating room time, and two post-op compression garments. The patients are responsible
for the cost of the antibiotic prescription.
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