Buttock augmentation

The contour, size, and/or form of the buttocks can be improved with buttock augmentation, also known as gluteal augmentation. Fat grafting, buttock implants, or occasionally a mix of the two are used to achieve this.

Buttock implants are surgically inserted, silicone-filled devices that are buried deep within the buttock tissues. Fat is moved from one part of the body into the tissues of the buttocks during buttock augmentation via fat grafting. The Brazilian butt lift is another name for this surgery.

What buttock augmentation surgery can do

• Boost the projection, roundness, and fullness of your butt or buttocks.
• Improve your figure's equilibrium.
• Improve your confidence and self-image.

A buttock lift can also be achieved through the surgical excision of soft tissue in addition to buttock augmentation operations.

Buttock lift

The underlying tissue that supports the skin and fat in the buttock area is improved in shape and tone by a buttock lift, also known as a gluteal lift.

Poor tissue elasticity can cause the buttocks to sag as a result of ageing, UV exposure, pregnancy, severe weight fluctuations, and genetic causes.

Excess sagging skin and fat are removed to provide a smoother and more aesthetically attractive contour. A conventional gluteal lift won't enlarge the butt, but it might smooth up the skin's uneven, dimpled appearance. This operation can be done either as part of a body lift or individually.

What this surgery is incapable of

Both adding volume to the buttocks and strictly eliminating excess fat are not the goals of buttock lifts. To add volume, procedures like fat grafting, buttock implants, or auto-augmentation (where some of your own tissue is left under the skin) can be employed. For improved contouring, liposuction is occasionally applied.

The treatments used for buttock augmentation are quite personalised. You should act in your own best interests, not those of others or in an effort to conform to some sort of idealised ideal.

For buttock augmentation, who makes a good candidate?

You might make an excellent buttock augmentation candidate if:

• You are in good physical shape.
• You set reasonable goals.
• You get the unsettling sensation that your butt is too small.
• You dislike the overall roundness or shape of your butt.
• Your butt is not balanced.

Who is a good buttock lift candidate?

Candidates for a buttock lift often include:

• Individuals having a substantial amount of loose soft tissue in their glutes
• healthy persons free of illnesses that would hinder healing or raise the risk of surgery
• those who are optimistic and have fair expectations for what gluteal lift surgery can accomplish
• Nonsmokers
• those who are dedicated to leading healthy lives through appropriate nutrition and exercise

The choice to have a buttock enlargement treatment is highly individual. You must choose whether the advantages will help you reach your goals and whether the dangers and possible side effects of buttock augmentation or buttock lift surgery are tolerable.

The dangers of surgery will be thoroughly explained by your plastic surgeon and/or staff. You will be required to sign consent paperwork to show that you are aware of all the risks and potential issues associated with the surgery you will be having.

Risks of this procedure may include:

• Hazards of going under general anaesthesia
• Asymmetries
• Blood loss (hematoma)
• problems related to cardiac, pulmonary, and deep vein thrombosis
• Under-skin fatty tissue may pass away (fat necrosis)
• A buildup of fluid (seroma)
• Infection
• Other alterations in cutaneous sensation, such as numbness
• Possibly enduring pain
• poorly healing wounds
• Potential requirement for additional surgery
• Continual skin sagging, skin discolouration, and/or persistent inflammation
• Losing skin
• Sutures may appear through the skin on their own, become apparent, or cause discomfort and need to be removed.
• negative scarring

Before you give your consent, all risks, including this ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you ask your plastic surgeon all of your questions up front.

Following your buttock augmentation treatment, the wounds will receive dressings or bandages. To temporarily drain any excess blood or fluid that may accumulate, tiny, thin tubes may be inserted under the skin. You will be transferred to a recovery area to be attentively watched, and after a few hours, you might be allowed to return home.

Following your surgery, you will be told to wear a support garment continuously. Your surgeon will advise you on how long to wear the garment and whether you need to wear any other clothing while recovering.

You'll receive detailed instructions, which can include:

• How to take care of the surgical site(s) after surgery
• Applying or ingesting medications to promote healing
• specific issues to watch for following surgery or with your general health
• Tips for maintaining your drains
• When to consult your plastic surgeon again

Ask your plastic surgeon detailed questions regarding what to anticipate throughout your particular recovery period:

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I wear dressings or bandages? Will they be taken out when?
• When and how may I take a bath following surgery?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• How soon will the drains be taken out?
• When can I resume driving, working out, and doing my daily activities?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

Fat grafting to enhance the buttocks

For roughly two weeks, you will be asked to avoid extended sitting (some surgeons prefer longer). Because prolonged sitting will harm the fat, this is quite significant.

Additionally, sleeping on your side or face down will be advised. When you must sit, you must lift your buttocks to prevent pressure on the fat grafts by using a pillow or cushion positioned behind your legs (hamstring muscles).

Your doctor could advise you to get a lymphatic massage from a certified masseuse. After six to eight weeks, you can usually start exercising again.

Recovery for buttock augmentation at home

Seek medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or strange heartbeats. You could need hospitalisation and further care if any of these side effects appear.

Surgery for buttock augmentation and/or buttock lift produces apparent results nearly right away. The procedure's ultimate outcomes won't manifest fully for a while, though. As you recuperate from surgery, your level of satisfaction with your new appearance should keep rising.

The tissues will begin to settle during the first three to six months, but it may take up to two years for the scarring to mature. Even though there will be some noticeable scarring, the overall results are durable as long as you keep your weight constant and stay physically healthy. It is normal for your body to lose some firmness as you become older. The majority of your first improvement should still be there.

There is no guarantee that your buttock enlargement surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, a single surgical treatment might not be sufficient to produce the best results, and a second surgery can be required.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations. During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to an excessive amount of force, motion, swelling, or abrasion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.

It may take up to a year to see your ultimate results if your treatment involved fat transfer. Your body will re-absorb some of the fat that caused the initial form after surgery.

Your buttock augmentation procedure will produce long-lasting results. Due to gravity and ageing, your butt's size and form may alter over time. If you keep your weight stable and lead a healthy lifestyle, you'll be able to keep your new appearance for longer.

It's vital to remember that if fat transfer was used during your operation, this fat may act just like any other fat in your body. Your buttocks' fat could increase if you put on weight. As the fat in your body diminishes, you can lose some volume in your buttocks if you lose weight.