Buttock Augmentation or Implant Surgery
Butt implants is usually quite successful at making the butt larger and shapelier. This has helped many women and men gain that more sensuous appearance. For those that have had underdeveloped buttocks, buttock implants can now provide them with a more proportionate figure. Not only has this helped enhance their appearance, but also many have gained a boost in their self-esteem and self-confidence.
The initial Buttock Augmentation consultation
During the consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss the changes that you would like to make in your appearance. Because this is a highly personal decision, you'll want to take time to discuss all of your concerns and desires, including how large and shapely you want your buttocks to be.
Show your doctor pictures of buttock sizes you like. He/she will be able to determine which size implants will achieve your preferred size. He/she will also explain the different options available to you, including incision type, location of the implant, type of implant, and whether a butt lift might also be beneficial.
Your doctor should also explain the anesthesia he/she will be using during your procedure. You should tell him/her about any medications you currently are taking, and any health conditions you have. Be sure to ask all the questions you have about the surgery, and ask to see photos of the doctor's recent patients, before and after surgery. Also ask for, and follow up on, patient references.
Learning everything you can about your options, risks and benefits is the key to making an informed decision.
What you Should and Should not do Before buttock augmentation Surgery
You will receive a pre-operative information packet which explains everything you should know and do before the surgery. This information will include the medications which should and should not be taken for up to two weeks prior to surgery. Additionally, lifestyle changes may be required to ensure a rapid and unhampered recovery. An example is smoking. Smoking should cease at a minimum of two weeks prior to your surgery and you should not return to smoking until at least three weeks post-surgery.
You may require preliminary blood work, which is normally an extra out-of-pocket expense for you, in order to check your white and red blood cell counts and check for disorders which may be contra-indications for your surgery.
The buttock implant surgical procedure
An incision may be made in any one of the following places: where the cheek meets the back of the thigh, or down the buttock crease. The incision is usually made in the buttock crease, where scars are not noticeable. However this area does carry a high infection risk.
The doctor then creates a pocket large enough to insert the butt implants. The implants can be placed either under the gluteus maximus muscle, or on top of the muscle.
Sometimes, the doctor performs liposuction in order to further enhance the shape of the buttocks.
After performing the same procedure on the other buttock, the doctor makes sure the buttocks are symmetrical and look natural. Then he/she stitches up the incisions.
Most likely, the anesthesia you receive will be local anesthetic along with a sedative. Anesthesia type should be discussed with your doctor during the initial consultation.
Buttock implant surgery usually takes about two to three hours to complete. The length of the procedure varies according to the technique used, the placement of the implants, the patient's anatomy, and type of anesthesia used.
Usually not. Most buttock implant surgery is performed in a surgical suite as an outpatient procedure; you'll be able to return home within a few hours of the surgery.
Recover form the Buttock implant surgery
Buttock augmentation stretches the tissues, and can be painful. This is especially true when the implants are placed under the muscle. The pain is greatest within the first 48 hours, but improves with each day and is somewhat relieved by pain medications. In spite of the initial discomfort, most women report that they are very satisfied with the results of the surgery.
When you wake up you will feel tired, sore, and stiff. It is important to take the medication prescribed to you by your doctor. Someone will need to drive you home, and you may need assistance at home over the next couple of days.
What to expect after butt implants
Your surgeon may prescribe an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory medication to be taken after the surgery. It is a good idea to have these prescriptions filled before hand.
Your will have a compression garment on after surgery to provide support, which should not be removed for the next few days following surgery.
It is important to take the medication prescribed to you by your doctor. Someone will need to drive you home, and you may need assistance at home over the next couple of days.
Expect to be in bed for the next 24 hours following surgery.
It is critical that you review post-procedure care with your doctor. Following his/her instructions carefully will help ensure you have a speedy, healthy recovery.
Also keep in mind that:
Rest is important to the healing process, so do it as much as possible following your procedure. Drink plenty of fluids, and be sure to take the doctor's prescribed medications.
Most likely, you will be able to resume calm, quiet work within a few days to weeks following butt implants surgery. You should still avoid physical exertion for several weeks, depending on the advice of your doctor.
The stitches will come out within a week to ten days, but swelling may continue, gradually subsiding over several weeks. As the swelling subsides, the results will become more apparent.
You will probably be able to resume exercise and normal physical activities within a month or two, when the soreness has subsided. Recovery varies from patient to patient and depends upon the technique, type of implant, and site of placement that the doctor uses, as well as the level of activities in your daily routine. Ask your doctor for more specific information.
The ideal Candidate
In general, the best candidates for buttock augmentation are:18 years of age or older In good physical health Psychologically stable Wanting to improve their appearance Realistic in their expectations Having this surgery for the first time
The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your surgeon will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your surgeon if he / she considers you an ideal candidate for buttock augmentation.
The Possible complications
With buttock augmentation, there is a possibility that the implants may shift and cause the buttocks to appear asymmetrical. However the implants are placed above the sitting area, this is done to keep patients from sitting on them and thus reducing the risk of implants shifting.
Another complication is that the implants may rupture, or break. However this occurrence is rare. Many times patients will not be aware of complications until days or months after the procedure has been performed.
All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. The risks of undergoing buttock implant surgery can include (but are not limited to) infection, unsatisfactory results, excessive bleeding, adverse reaction to anesthesia, and the need for second or sometimes third procedures.
