BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION

(Brazilian Butt Lift / Butt Implant)

Butt Augmentation is an aesthetic procedure which enhances the appearance, shape, and size of the buttocks to create a larger, shapier, and more sensuous buttock.

The most frequent methods for enlarging and reshaping your buttocks are: Brazilian butt lift(surgical procedure uses your own natural fatty tissue) and Buttock implants.

The two most popular procedure for Buttock augmentation are

1. Brazilian Butt lift / Fat grafting
2. Butt Implant

Brazilian Butt lift procedure / Fat Grafting

Butt augmentation procedure using Fat grafting is an ideal procedure because of the safety involved in using patients own tissue and there is little risk of rejection from the body and usually provides more natural-looking results than other forms of buttock enhancement.

Brazilian Butt lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Liposuction with silicon tubes are used to remove fat from different areas of the body, Fat is usually harvested from naturally fleshy areas such as the flanks, hips, abdomen, lower back, or from thighs. The harvested fat will then be injected through a syringe into the buttocks. This process will take place over several steps, and many layers may be used until the desired result is achieved. The incisions from a Brazilian butt lift are very small and thus scarring after the procedure is minimal.

This procedure is not recommended for patients who do not have adequate stores of fat.

Buttock Augmentation using Butt Implant

Butt Implant is advised who do not have enough body fat for fat transfer, a silicone implant is inserted in order to attain curvier buttocks.

Buttock implants are customized for each individual patient based on body characteristics. They are made of soft silicone, which provides a firm, smooth, and natural feel. They are placed away from important nerves, as well as away from the bony area on which you sit.

Incisions for Butt Implant can be placed in several locations: Towards the top on both sides of the upper buttock, Towards the bottom in both of the gluteal creases, the areas where your Buttock meets the top of the thighs or incision which is placed down the center of the sacrum.

Through the incision surgeon creates a pocket large enough to place the butt implants. Implants can be placed above or below the muscle. Once placed, the surgeon confirms that each butt is symmetrical and looks natural. The incisions are closed with absorbable sutures placed carefully under the skin, and a compression garment is applied

After the procedure compression garments are placed to reduce the swelling.

Patients are advised not to sit on the buttocks or lying on their back for 3 to 4 weeks to maximize the results.

Swelling and bruising is common after the procedure and typically dissipates by the sixth week.

Patients are advised to avoid putting weight on the buttocks. When sitting or lying down, the weight must be on the thighs or abdomen until the buttocks are fully recovered.

Recovery from a butt augmentation procedure where implants were used generally has a 2-3-week recovery period.

The scarring will be mostly concealed as the incision is usually positioned in between the buttock cheeks.

The patient will be able to go back to a normal routine after 1-2 weeks, and exercises may be resumed after 6 weeks. Full recovery may take several months.

A buttock lift (also known as belt lipectomy) improves and/or removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin that has developed as a result of weight loss, aging and gravity, or genetics. By raising and tightening the skin over the buttocks, a buttock lift makes the buttocks appear less saggy, dimpled or wrinkled.

How is buttock lift surgery performed?

Buttock lift surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure with the use of general anesthesia. The procedure can also be performed as part of a body lift or as part of a circumferential abdominoplasty.

There is not one overall approach used for buttock lift surgery. Plastic surgeons will tailor a method that will best suit your body shape and the amount of skin and fat to be removed.

In general, the incision is made at the waist or slightly below the waist. After the incision or incisions are made, excess skin and fat is detached from the soft tissue and removed. The skin is then tightened and closed in layers.

After surgery, a sterile dressing is applied and you will wear a compression garment or elastic girdle that tightly holds the skin in to reduce swelling and aid in the natural tightening of the skin.

What results can I expect?

The results of buttock lift surgery are visible almost immediately, but it may take several months for your final results to fully develop. A buttock lift does not add volume or shape to your existing buttocks, but it can give it a sleeker, more toned appearance. View our buttock lift before and after photos to see results from actual patients.

• Candidates who have insufficient volume in the uppermost part of the buttocks.
• Candidates who have excess volume in the lower buttocks with associated cellulite.
•   Pregnancy / aging have left you with loose skin and cellulite below the waistline.
• Candidates who have significant skin laxity, excess skin, and sagginess of the buttocks.

• Individuals do not have medical illness / life-threatening illness that can impair healing.
• Non – Smokers and Non alcoholics
• Best suited for patients who have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure.

A buttock lift is done under general anesthesia.  The procedure approximately takes 2 hours. When buttock lift is combined with an abdominoplasty and thigh lift, it takes approximately 3 hours.

Incisions are placed very low on the back, just above the buttocks. Through this incision surgeon removes excess skin and tightens the skin and tissue beneath the upper area of the buttocks to lift the buttocks. Incisions will be closed with absorbable sutures placed carefully under the skin, with supportive tapes on top.

Liposuction may sometimes be incorporated to further improve body contour. Drain tubes are placed under the skin to evacuate any fluid, which may ooze after the operation. The closure of the skin is done with dissolving-type suture material, which does not require removal.

An elastic bandage will be placed, day and night for a period of 3 to 6 weeks. This elastic pressure bandage provides support, helps prevent swelling, accelerates the skin and scar healing process.

Patients are advised to follow the aftercare instructions for quick healing and achieving the most inconspicuous, thin line scars.

 

• Patients are advised to keep the scar dry until the stitches have been removed. The external stitches are removed 1 to 3 weeks after the procedure.
• Patients are advised to take rest minimum of 2 weeks following the operation.
• Patients can resume light activities after one week and sport activities and lifting after 6 weeks following the surgery.

Patients must take into account the fact that Buttock lift procedure will leave you with a visible scar. The scar does fade in time but will always be visible to a certain extent.

For the first 3 months after the surgery scar will be angry looking (red and lumpy). Then with in the period of 12 to 18 months the scar is fully mature. Until then it is important that you protect the scar well from the sun.

Patient experience some swelling in the first few weeks following the surgery and gradually subside in 6 to 7 weeks of time

The final result of surgery is only visible after the wound, swelling, subcutaneous tissue and scar is completely healed. This takes approximately a year. The result of a buttocks lift is permanent.

During this procedure a layer of liquid carbon is applied on the desired treatment area and allowed to dry for few minutes. This carbon act as a magnet that absorbs sebum and dirt that are hidden within the pores. During the treatment, a clicking sound is produced and the laser beam will absorb the carbon together with sebum products and blackheads. Carbon particles penetrate the pores and explode as they absorb laser energy. Thermal energy is then generated to stimulate the skin, collagen production is stimulated causing the inner walls of the pores to shrink and connective tissue will grow rapidly to plump up the skin, reducing pore size, fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment will feel like a warm sensation on the skin with minimal pain and discomfort. Patient will notice immediate skin improvement after the very first treatment. Regular treatment promotes regeneration of collagen to improve elasticity of the skin. Carbon Peel treatment takes only about 30 minutes to administer, and people find the procedure very comfortable.