The Paris Buttlift

A procedure is available to restore and enhance the contour of the buttocks without implants or long scars. "The Paris Buttlift," it involves repositioning existing tissue. This one to two hour procedure is done under local anesthesia, and involves the placement of one or two surgical sutures in each buttock.

Dr. Ben Treen is one of a few US physicians trained to offer this new and improved procedure. A pioneer in cosmetic procedures, Dr. Treen has been in practice in Greenville, SC since 1988 and board certified in Dermatology.

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? Patients have been followed for 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 an 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 pre-operative 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.
7. What is the cost of the procedure? We invite you to come in for a free consult and the cost of the procedure would be determined at the time. To give you an idea the cost could go up to $5,000.

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