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Buttock Augmentation - Buttock / Gluteal Implants |
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The volume and projection of the buttocks can be augmented with either natural fat injection /grafting or with Buttock Implants.
Buttock
Augmentation with an implant can give a very satisfactory result. The implants come in different sizes and shapes and they can even be custom made. They are made of solid silicone, which has the same consistency, and feel as that of a buttock. Unlike silicone breast implants, buttock implants don't leak, because they are solid. These implants are permanent and do not need not be replaced over time.
Although buttock implants can provide significant prominence to the buttocks they general have a much higher rate of complications compared to fat grafting/ injection which is also marketed as the "Brazilian Butt Lift". Therefore, like many other plastic surgeons that perform buttock augmentation, I favor using fat injection/ grafting with a combination of liposculpture and body contouring, instead of implants in majority of cases. |
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How is Buttock Augmentation with Implants performed?
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia, on an outpatient basis.
With this technique a 4 inch incision is placed in the middle of the buttock crease between the buttock cheeks to insert the implant. The buttock muscles are exposed and the implants are usually place between the two layers of the buttock muscles. This keeps the implant from sagging, gives it a more natural shape, and reduces the chance of having complications.
It is also possible to place the implants through the fold under the buttocks. This scar tends to be more noticeable and the implants often end up being placed too low. After placement of the implants the wounds are closed. Some plastic surgeons use temporary drains to remove excess fluid buildup.
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There are many men and women who are unhappy with their buttocks. Their butt is too flat, too wide, or sagging. Cloths don't fit or look good on them. They were either born like this, or lost the form and shape of their buttocks after losing or gaining weight. Pregnancy, or just aging alone, can also affect the size, projection, and profile of the buttocks.
There are a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures available to those who would like to have youthful, fuller, and perky buttocks with a more sensual body profile. The procedure for buttock augmentation and enhancement specifically varies depending on what is the actual deficiency and what is missing.
There are many who are either genetically or by weight gain have developed "fat and wide" buttocks. Liposculpture can help these people by shaping their buttocks and the surrounding tissues to make the buttocks rounder and more proportional to the rest of the figure.
There are others who have "flat and wide" buttocks. Besides utilizing liposculpture to shape of their buttocks, fat injection or buttock implants are used to augment the deficient buttock volume and to provide projection.
Finally, there are people that through either weight loss or aging have developed "flat and sagging" buttocks. These people can consider buttock lift with or without buttock augmentation. It is possible to utilize some of the discarded fat and soft tissue to augment the buttocks. The newly sensationalized "Brazilian Butt Lift" is not truly a buttock lift procedure but more an augmentation which appears to have lifted the buttock by actually augmenting it and increasing its projection. |
Liposuction vs. Brachioplasty ?
There are many women who were not obese, but who have lost some weight either as a result of exercising or dieting. However, the weight loss alone may not address the "flabbiness" and size of their arms. If these patients still have relatively good skin elasticity, it is possible to tighten their upper arms with Liposculpture which removes the remaining excess fat.
On the other hand, if the patient had lost significant amount of weight before, and has poor skin elasticity along with excess arm skin folds, the only viable option is to undergo an Arm Tuck or Brachioplasty. |
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There are yet other patients that have not had massive weight loss, and either as a result of aging or poor skin elasticity, have loose and flabby arms. Liposuction will not benefit these patients who would need to undergo Brachioplasty or Arm Tuck. |
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Dr. Younai is a Board Certified Plastic, Cosmetic, & Reconstructive Surgeon who is experienced in body contouring including Buttock Augmentation with fat injection or implants, as well as buttock, thigh, and body lift.
During your consultation Dr. Younai will review your treatment options for Buttock Contouring, Augmentation, and Enlargement. He will discuss if you are a good candidate, surgical options and techniques, potential risks and complications of surgery, pre- and post-operative instructions, and recovery course, as well as what to expect after surgery. At that time, Dr. Younai will also show you before-and-after pictures of other patients who might be similar to you and have had Buttock Augmentation and/or Brazilian Butt Lift. |
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