What is a butt Augmentation?

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The main goal of butt augmentation is to enhance the buttocks' appearance, shape, and size. The popular cosmetic procedure typically involves using silicone-filled implants to enhance the buttocks surgically. Alternatively, butt augmentation can be performed using the patient's own body fat (fat grafting). This procedure is also known as a "Brazilian butt lift."

The demand for butt augmentation surgery has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), it is now the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States.

Butt implants can be a good choice for patients with a low body fat percentage who don't have enough fat for injecting, or for those who would like to add maximum volume to the buttocks with long-lasting results.


Butt Augmentation with Implants

Can be done three ways.

  • Upwards towards the hips from the outer edge of the buttocks

    This method is fairly straightforward, but it's not without its disadvantages. Although the scar can be hidden under clothing, it can be quite noticeable when clothes are removed.

  • In the crease between the buttocks

    This is the most popular method. The surgery is performed by placing a vertical incision (approx. 5-7 cm) in the area between the butt cheeks. The main advantage is that the resulting scar is more easily hidden, and only one incision is needed for placing both implants. On the other hand, this type of wound could become more easily infected.

  • Within the creases between the thighs and buttocks

    This involves placing an incision underneath both buttocks where your buttocks meet your thighs. Even though the incision can be hidden with underwear, the resulting scars may be visible, especially when opting for bigger-sized implants.

    After making the incision, the surgeon will lift up the buttock muscle through the incision to create a pocket for placing the implant.

    The buttock implant can be placed under the buttock muscle (submuscular placement) or under the membrane between the muscle and skin (subfascial placement). Most buttock implant placements are submuscular since this tends to create a more natural look, and the implants can't be felt from the outside; however, the precise placement always depends on the thickness of the patient's buttock muscle as well as the amount of adipose tissue available.

Brazilian Butt Lift

  • The Brazilian Butt lift is an extremely popular procedure involving transferring your body fat to create more fullness in the buttocks. It is best suited for people with average body weight or who are slightly overweight (e.g. BMI around 24-30). You should have enough body fat for grafting.

    The procedure begins with liposuction. The surgeon will inject a solution of tumescent local anesthesia into the targeted area. Then, a liposuction cannula is inserted through an incision in the skin to loosen excess fat and suction away unwanted fat cells.

    The most common areas for liposuction include the abdomen, hips, thighs, waist, and upper arms. After the fat is removed, it is processed for use and injected into the buttocks. The process is relatively straightforward, quick, and produces natural-looking results.

    Fat transfer provides an excellent opportunity for the plastic surgeon to reshape the buttocks to give a firmer and uplifted backside, as well as having the advantage of removing fat from an area where it is unwanted. If required, the process can be repeated a second or third time in order to improve the desired effect.

    The procedure involves only minor incisions (approx. 1 cm) so there won't be any noticeable scarring. Brazilian butt lift is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home on the same day.

How to prepare

    • Read the pre-surgery instructions They will help prevent complications and improve outcomes for your surgery.

    • No smoking for at least a month prior

  • The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes 1-2 hours to perform. It is typically performed on an outpatient basis and you should be able to go home a few hours after surgery.

    • Soreness and swelling are normal after surgery and should subside after 2-3 weeks.

    • Avoid placing weight on your buttocks for the first 2 weeks – it is best to lie down on your stomach when resting.

    • Follow your doctor’s orders on how to clean the incision site – this helps prevent infections.

    • Drains may be placed in the incision site to prevent fluid build-up. These are typically removed after 2-3 weeks. You should feel comfortable about emptying and resetting the drains before you go home.

    • A compression garment may need to be worn after surgery. This supports suspended fat tissues and helps prevent swelling.

    • You’ll need to sleep on your stomach or on your side until fully healed.

    • Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 3 weeks.

    • You may gradually return to light exercise when your surgeon indicates it is safe to do so.

  • Good candidates for thigh lift surgery are men and women who:

    • Have stubborn fat deposits on the thighs that won’t respond to diet or exercise

    • Have excess skin tissue in the inner or outer thigh area, possibly as result of weight loss

    • Patient should be in good general health and have maintained a relatively stable weight prior to surgery.