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What is Buttock Augmentation?
Buttock augmentation surgery, sometimes referred to as a Brazilian butt lift when fat transfer is involved, uses implants, fat grafting or sometimes a combination of both to increase the size of your buttocks. This procedure can:
- Increase fullness, roundness and projection of your buttock
- Improve the balance of your figure
- Enhance your self-image and self-confidence
Buttock augmentation surgery is right for someone who does not like the shape of their buttock or is looking to balance their body. It is commonly performed in one of two ways, with implants or fat transfer. The fat transfer procedure is commonly known as a “Brazilian Butt Lift.”
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Consultation & Preparing for Surgery
During your consultation for buttock augmentation surgery be prepared to discuss:
- Why you want the surgery, your expectation, and the desired outcome
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, and previous medical treatments
- Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use
Your plastic surgeon will also:
- Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
- Take photographs
- Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
- Discuss likely outcomes of buttock augmentation and any risks or potential complications
Prior to your surgery, you may be asked to:
- Get a blood test
- Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
- Stop smoking
- Avoid taking aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs as they can increase bleeding
Buttock augmentation surgery may be performed in an accredited outpatient or ambulatory surgical center or a hospital. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
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The Procedure
Your buttock augmentation surgery can be achieved through either the use of implants or through transferring your existing fat or sometimes the combination of both. Your surgeon may choose between a variety of incision patterns and techniques.
The appropriate technique for you will be determined based on:
- Buttock size and shape
- The amount of fat you have on your body that is available for use through liposuction
- Your goals and activity level
- Skin quality and elasticity as well as the amount of extra skin
Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedures. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you. No matter which type of buttock augmentation procedure you have, anesthesia will be used to ensure your comfort during the procedure.
Implant Procedure:
Step 1-The incision
The incision can be made toward the top on both sides of the upper buttock, toward the bottom in both of the gluteal creases, incisions between both cheeks or with one incision placed down the center of the sacrum, or the crease between the buttocks. The length of the incision and scar is directly related to the affected areas.
Step 2-Implant placement
A silicone implant specially made for the buttocks is inserted either in the muscle or above the gluteal muscle on each side. The method for inserting and positioning implants depends on the type of implant, degree of enlargement desired, your body type, and your surgeon’s recommendations.
Step 3-Closing the incision
Incisions are closed with layered sutures in the buttocks tissue and with sutures, skin adhesive or surgical tape to close the skin.
Step 4-See the results
The results of buttock augmentation are immediately visible. Over time, post-surgical swelling will resolve and incision lines will fade. Satisfaction with your new image should continue to grow as you recover and realize the fulfillment of your goal for fuller buttock.
Brazilian Butt Lift/Fat Grafting Procedure:
Step 1-Liposuction
Liposuction is performed through small incisions. First, diluted local anesthesia is infused to reduce bleeding and trauma. Then a thin hollow cannula is inserted through the incisions to lose excess fat using a back and forth motion. The fat is then suctioned out of the body using a surgical vacuum.
Step 2-Fat injection
The fat, tissues and blood that were removed through liposuction are then processed. The syringes are then connected to a special cannula, which will be injected all over your buttocks.
Step 3-See the results
The results of buttock augmentation are immediately visible; however, you will not see your final results until a year after the surgery, as it takes a while for the fat to “take.” This procedure offers natural looking and feeling results. Some of the initial volume you experience after your procedure will fade as the fat is absorbed by your body. On average 60-80% of the transferred fat will stay. As you gain or lose weight, your results may change as the transferred fat can grow or shrink just as any other fat in your body.
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Risks and Safety
The decision to have a buttock augmentation surgery is extremely personal. You will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable.
You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any buttock augmentation risks and potential complications.
Buttock augmentation with implants risks include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Opening of the incisions with implant exposed requiring removal
- Scarring
- Nerve damage
- Firmness
- Implant rupture
- Implant migration
- Fluid accumulation
- Pressure on your sciatic nerve
- Anesthesia risks
Buttock augmentation by fat transfer risks include:
- Excessive loss of blood
- Blood clots
- Bruising
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Numbness and pain
- Infection
- Swelling and bruising
- Asymmetry
- Hematoma
- Stretch marks
- Cellulite
These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.
Buttock Augmentation / Brazilian Butt Lift
Recovery after Surgery
After buttock augmentation surgery you will be taken into a recovery area to be closely monitored.
You may be permitted to go home after a few hours. Before leaving, you will be given special instructions that may include how to care for your buttocks and any areas that may have been liposuctioned following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, and when to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
You will be instructed to wear a support garment following your surgery. Your surgeon will tell you how long you need to wear the garment and if there are any other garments that you may have to wear during your recovery.
Each buttock augmentation procedure has specific steps that you need to take to ensure a healthy recovery and good results.
Results
Your buttock augmentation results are immediately visible. Over time, post-surgical swelling will resolve and incision lines will fade. Satisfaction with your new image should continue to grow as you recover from surgery.
Buttock augmentation incision lines are permanent, but will continue to fade over time. The final results of your buttock augmentation with implants will appear over the next few months as your implant, buttock shape and position continue to settle.
If your procedure was performed with fat transfer, it can take up to a year to see your final results. Some of the fat that leads to the initial shape after surgery will be reabsorbed by your body.
The results of your buttock augmentation surgery will be long lasting. Over time, your buttock size and shape can continue to change due to aging and gravity. You’ll be able to retain your new look longer if you:
- Maintain your weight
- Keep a healthy lifestyle
If your surgery was performed with fat transfer, it is important to keep in mind that this fat can behave like any other fat in your body. If you gain weight, the fat in your buttocks may grow. If you lose weight, you may lose some of the volume in the buttocks as the fat shrinks.
Want to Learn More About Buttock Augmentation With Dr. Kim?
For more information about buttock augmentation surgery in Denver, Colorado, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim, call our offices at (303) 741-3131 or complete our online contact form.