About the procedure

Gluteoplasty is a procedure to correct the shape and size of the gluteal area (buttocks) and improve its appearance. Aesthetic problems in this area can be caused by or associated with the presence of excess skin and / or fat accumulated due to aging, heredity, drastic weight loss.

This procedure should not be confused with „brazilian butt lift“, which adds volume through the transfer of adipose tissue (lipofilling) or implants. Gluteoplasty refers only to the removal of skin or fat by surgical excision and liposuction.

Frequently Asked Questions

When to have a gluteoplasty?

There are several main cases in which this cosmetic procedure is appropriate:

  • After bariatric intervention (surgical treatment of obesity) or significant weight loss through diet
  • When having  loose skin below the waistline after pregnancy or due to aging.
  • When there is significant sagging and elasticity of the skin on the buttocks.

 If you are healthy, positive and having realistic expectations, then you are a suitable candidate for this procedure.

How is the procedure performed?

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Its duration is within 2-3 hours. Your surgeon will make an incision in the upper gluteal area or in the lower buttocks where there is a natural crease in the buttock fold, depending on the case.  The aim is to improve the contour by removing excess skin and lifting the underlying soft tissues. Liposuction can also be done to better sculpt and improve the overall appearance of the lower body. All incisions are sutured and closed in layers to keep the skin tight.

Before the procedure

Your surgeon will give you detailed information for the preoperative preparation a few weeks prior to your plastic surgery.

The most important advice for smokers is to stop smoking for at least 2 weeks (or 4 weeks and even more, if possible). Smoking prevents healing and increases the risk of complications. You should not smoke until the wounds heal well, at least two weeks after surgery.

You should stop taking aspirin or medicine containing aspirin, anti inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they all increase the risk of bleeding. Your surgeon will advise you how long prior to the operation you should stop taking these medicines. 

High blood pressure also needs to be well controlled during surgery. So if your blood pressure is elevated, you should discuss it with your surgeon.

It is extremely important to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon. This will allow him to assess whether they are achievable with the selected procedure. In some cases, two or three sessions may be needed to achieve the desired effect, and in others – it may be necessary to combine procedures for a better result. 

You will be accompanied by an employee of ours to the clinic and where you are staying before and after the operation.

Aftercare and recovery

It is very important to follow all your surgeon‘s recovery instructions in order to get better as soon as possible.

After the procedure, you will have drainage tubes for a few days. You will need to wear a special compression body garment for 6-8 weeks to support the area and keep your buttocks tight in their new shape. Swelling is a normal part of the healing process and will go away in a few weeks.

The recovery time after gluteoplasty is a bit longer because the gluteal muscles (the muscles of the buttocks) are one of the most important muscle groups in our body. They are involved in many physical activities such as: walking, running and even standing.

During the first 3-4 days you will need to sleep on your stomach or on one side. Many surgeons don`t allow sitting for the first 10-14 days except when going to the toilet and eating. After a while you could use a pillow that will be placed under your thigh muscles without touching your buttocks. Direct pressure should be avoided for at least 8 weeks. You will be able to see the final result in 3-6 months after the swelling subside.

Gluteoplasty is quite extensive and requires 2-3 weeks before you return to your normal activities.

How long do gluteoplasty results last?

The results of this procedure are for life, although aging, pregnancy and drastic changes in weight can affect the results of the operation. But if you lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid stretching your skin by gaining weight, then you will enjoy the youthful contours of your buttocks for a long time.

What are the risks of the operation?

All risks and how to avoid them will be discussed with your surgeon in advance, during the online consultation.

The most common unpleasant consequences are bleeding and bruising. There is always some degree of swelling and injury to the subcutaneous tissue after such an operation.

What postoperative scars there will be depends on what techniques are used. You will discuss this with your surgeon during the online consultation.

You can minimize the risks by following the instructions given to you by your surgeon.

How much does gluteoplasty cost?

Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.

How do we work

Once you have made contact with us, we will organize a free video consultation with the surgeon we believe is best suited for your particular situation.

This consultation will be within 5 days of your request. Prior to the video consultation, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and send photos of the problematic areas. 

If necessary during the video consultation your doctor will advise you to take additional photos of the problematic areas and suggestions for the angle from which to take photos.

This consultation will be combined with a detailed discussion about your wishes and the possibilities for achieving them.  We will discuss with you the expected results, possible risks and any other issues that you might be concerned about.

We advise you to make a list of all the questions you may want to ask concerning the procedure before the actual consultation. After the official request to us, and if you wish, we can arrange a meeting for you with our representative in London.

Within 24 hours of the video consultation, we will send you a costing describing the price of the procedure and the needed length of stay in Bulgaria. In the costing there will also be preferential prices offered for our partner hotels with which we work and for which we can guarantee the quality and comfort. 

You will then have 3-4 days of time to reflect, and give us your decision.

If you decide to proceed and agree with all terms and conditions , you will have 48 hours within which you must prepay 30% of the total amount of the procedure. This amount is paid directly to the clinic where your procedure will be performed and thereby you will have a reserved date and time for your procedure and a room in the hotel you have chosen. The remaining balance has to be paid by the day before the procedure itself after conducting the preliminary examination in the clinic.

If you decide or need to cancel the procedure, this must be done at least 30 days before the date of your flight in order to be able to trigger a process for returning your deposit.  

If you decide to cancel our services within the last 30 days before your flight, you must have a good reason for doing so (supported by evidence) in order to take your money back. If you cancel it within these 30 days and the reason is acceptable, your money will be returned, but you will be suspended 50 euro for an administrative fee. If you wish to change the date of the procedure, this can happen at least 30 days before.

If you wish, we can also arrange your travel from your home to the airport. We are partners with a transport company and you can use our preferential prices. This also applies to your return flight. To do this, you will need to send us the details of your flight one week in advance.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our employees who will take you to your hotel.

On the day before the operation, you will have a preliminary examination, where some necessary tests will be performed (e.g. blood tests) and we will specify all the details related to the operation (treatment plan, proposal for some additional or adjacent procedures for a better outcome, recovery plan etc). Our employee will take you to the clinic and after that to the place where you are to be accommodated.

Before the surgery, you will need to sign an informed consent document (i.e. a document certifying that you have been informed by the doctor about all potential risks and complications and that you understand them) and agree to proceed with the procedure).

On the day of the operation our employee will bring you back to the clinic. Depending on the procedure, you may need to have one or several days of hospital stay. After the completion of the procedure and the hospital stay, our employee will take you back to your hotel.

During the entire stay, our employee will be at your service throughout. 

If you wish, and if the procedure allows, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements but this must be specified in advance.

On the day of departure, you will be accompanied by our employee back to the airport.

If you wish, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements. This must be specified in advance.

You will be provided with a detailed plan on the recovery process. 

Online consultations in the recovery period will be arranged with your surgeon, but if you have stayed in the hospital after your procedure, the doctor will give you post-operative examinations on the first and third days.

On the seventh and fourteenth days, preventive online consultations will be made to track how the recovery goes.  

Online consultation reviews are also done on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6thmonths.You will be able to contact us at any time!