Brazilian Butt Enhancement

Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your butt? Does it droop more than you’d like, or does it not have the shape you desire? A butt augmentation procedure is the perfect solution for anyone looking to improve the appearance of their backside, or their body altogether. A buttock augmentation is a general term for a surgical procedure that is used to improve the size or shape of the gluteal muscle, or butt. There are a variety of ways people go about having their buttocks changed, including buttock implants, not recommended, or a butt lifting procedure.

What Is The Difference Between Implants And Butt Augmentation?

Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your butt? Does it droop more than you’d like, or does it not have the shape you desire? A butt augmentation procedure is the perfect solution for anyone looking to improve the appearance of their backside, or their body altogether. A buttock augmentation is a general term for a surgical procedure that is used to improve the size or shape of the gluteal muscle, or butt. There are a variety of ways people go about having their buttocks changed, including buttock implants, not recommended, or a butt lifting procedure.

A buttock augmentation through fat grafting, or a butt lift, is a cosmetic surgery that uses liposuction to remove fat from the hips, abdomen, and/or thighs and inject it into the buttocks to reshape them and add curvature. This improves the shape and tone of the tissue that supports the skin and fat in the buttock area. A buttock lift is not intended to make the butt look bigger, but is used to elevate buttocks that have suffered from poor tissue elasticity and sagging, as well as improve a dimpled and irregular skin surface. Not only this, but butt lifts also give the patient a quicker return to normal life, are more natural-looking, and have less risks than an implant procedure.

The Procedure

The procedure starts by fat being liposuctioned from preselected areas, like the hips, abdomen, thighs, and lower back. The fat collected from the preselected donor sites is then processed and purified. Only the best and most pure fat cells are selected to be reinjected into the buttocks. This is performed with a special instrument called a cannulas, which is a thin tube that’s inserted into a body cavity. The liposuction is generally performed in two different locations in order to ensure that only the highest quality fat cells are used. The surgeon will make sure that you achieve the highest fat absorption rate possible for lasting results through many small injections of the collected and purified fat. The fat is injected at various depths to ensure the best results.

The injections place thousands of bead-like droplets of fat cells into multiple layers of tissue. These droplets can establish a new blood supply more easily than a larger mass of fat can. Micro fat transfer works deep within layers of muscle and works slowly toward the superficial layers just below the skin, working in an interlacing fashion. Layering the small fat droplets one-by-one allows for best blood circulation and the best results of a smooth, rounded contour. The fact of the matter is that not all of the injected fat will survive. Approximately 20-30 percent of it will be reabsorbed. When this procedure is performed, it’s important for us to look for candidates who have enough donor fat so the reabsorption can be accounted for. In our experience at West Hills, this procedure improves the contour, shape, and curves of the body, no matter how much fat actually survives.

Risks

A butt augmentation is a surgical procedure and, as with any surgery, there are risks. The complications and risks with fat transfer are infrequent, however. The most common complications of a fat transfer procedure are:

Uneven skin texture

Poor wound healing

Infection

Abscess

Excessive bleeding

Scarring

Anesthesia risks (common to all surgical procedures)

Bleeding

Numbness or changes in skin sensation

Fatty tissue under the skin might die

Fluid accumulation

Recurrent looseness of skin

Prolonged swelling/skin discoloration

Skin loss

Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications

It’s possible to have asymmetry where the fat appears uneven in different areas. Treatment for any of the above can range from oral medication to surgical intervention. It’s important to consult your surgeon, and follow their specifications on how to properly recover.

What Happens Immediately After the Procedure?

After your procedure, you will need someone to drive you home. You may also need someone to help you with daily living activities during the immediate recovery time. Consult your surgeon about the specifics of this for you. You will be instructed to limit activity, including exercise, for up to three weeks prior to surgery. Two to three days after your procedure, you will need to return to see your surgeon for removal of the bandage. After that, you will be able to shower normally.

Do not be alarmed by swelling and bruising. Also, the treatment area may have redness. This is normal. Oral medications can help manage the pain and discomfort initially. Report any prolonged discomfort or unmanageable pain to your doctor as that could be a sign of a complication in the healing process.

Here’s a breakdown of the recovery in the days following your procedure:

Day after surgery- most patients will be up and walking around, there will be soreness and possibly some drainage at the surgical sites.
Day 3- patients should be able to resume 25-50 percent of activities
Day 7-10- patients should be able to resume 75-90 percent of their presurgical routine

What Does Recovery Look LIke?

At West Hills, our experienced and compassionate surgical staff will care for you during the initial recovery. With longer-term recovery, patients are generally able to resume normal activities within three to four weeks of surgery. Some patients are instructed to wear a compression garment under their clothes. You will also be instructed to be mindful of how you sit during recovery. Most often, surgeons will advise not to sit or lie directly on your butt. Generally, full recovery takes three to four weeks, but patients are often able to return to work seven days after their procedure.

What Does Recovery Look LIke?

At West Hills, our experienced and compassionate surgical staff will care for you during the initial recovery. With longer-term recovery, patients are generally able to resume normal activities within three to four weeks of surgery. Some patients are instructed to wear a compression garment under their clothes. You will also be instructed to be mindful of how you sit during recovery. Most often, surgeons will advise not to sit or lie directly on your butt. Generally, full recovery takes three to four weeks, but patients are often able to return to work seven days after their procedure.

Who Is a Candidate? What If I Don’t Have Enough Body Fat?

Anyone who is wanting to improve the appearance of their butt, or raise/improve the contours of their backside. If you desire to improve your self-confidence, feel more attractive (and look it too) in whatever you are wearing, a buttock augmentation is for you. Those considering a butt augmentation should be realistic about their expectations of the outcomes of surgery. It is to your benefit to be in good health, and be at your ideal weight for the procedure. Patients who are at their ideal weight usually receive the best outcomes and have an easier time maintaining their new physique post-surgery. Those who are small in stature, or who are very slender may not benefit much from a butt augmentation. This is simply because of the potential for not having enough body fat to liposuction out to make a difference, and it may not be worth it. If you are severely under your ideal weight, you are not a likely candidate for this procedure.

How Long Will My Results Last?

As long as the procedure is performed properly and patients adhere to their recovery guidelines, butt augmentation results should be long-lasting. Surgeons who do not use the proper methods of fat purification or injection during your procedure cannot deliver long-lasting results. Dr. Evans at West Hills Plastic Surgery in (insert location, unless West Hills is the city) is highly skilled and experienced in this procedure. With West Hills, you are in good hands, and you will be able to enjoy your results up to 20 years prior to the procedure. You can prolong your results by practicing a healthy lifestyle and maintaining your body’s physique prior to surgery. Sharp increases or decreases in weight will alter your results. Not only this, but patients who do not smoke typically re-absorb less of the fat injected into their butt than those who smoke. Often, the results you see after three months are those that remain for years to come.

Things To Be Weary Of

Non-licensed physicians offering butt augmentation

There is such thing as a “butt injection hoax”, where an individual poses as a doctor and gives butt augmentation injections. In reality, they inject patients with unknown and harmful substances just to make money. If your physician is not licensed, they are not a physician and should not be performing your procedure. Do not take a surgical procedure like butt augmentations lightly, and make sure that your doctor is qualified and experienced before moving forward.

Industrial silicone injections

Industrial, non-medical grade silicone is illegal. It is commonly advertised to be used for facial wrinkle treatment, breast augmentation, and buttock augmentation. It is dangerous and life threatening, as large quantities of silicone can be deadly. It is common for patients who have received silicone injections to experience chronic inflammation, chronic swelling, edema in the areas that received the injection and in surrounding areas. Also, there is no way to remove the silicone injected, and the results could lead to organ failure.

Cheap prices for butt augmentation

If a butt augmentation procedure seems inordinately cheap, do not pursue it. It could be a hoax, as described above. Total fees for fat transfer procedures can range from a minimum of $8,500 to $12,500 or more. At West Hills Plastic Surgery, we offer payment plans and a wide range of options for payment. Our team will work with each individual to determine the best arrangements for them. Call today to see what we can do for you!

The Advantages Of A Butt Lift Over Butt Implants

At West Hills Plastic Surgery, our preferred approach is fat grafting, or a butt lift over butt implants. A buttock lift, or fat injection:

Is more natural-looking
Feels better generally
Has a quicker recovery time
Has less risk of infection
Has less risk of abnormal appearance due to shifting

Not only this, but the fact that liposuction is used to remove fat from other parts of your body to be injected into your butt gives you an overall slimmer and more defined look. Implants cannot do that. Using your own fat guarantees no rejection, no chance of capsular contracture (scar tissue formation that constricts the muscle), and no shifting or “slipping” out of proper position.

Choosing Your Surgeon

So you’ve decided to go ahead and pursue a butt augmentation procedure. One of the most important steps is selecting a surgeon that is experienced, knowledgeable, and will give you the best possible care. It’s important to choose a Board Certified surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, like Dr. Evans at West Hills Plastic Surgery. Board certification requires specific, rigorous surgical education and training that few aspiring plastic surgeons pass, so be sure to choose a doctor with extensive experience performing this specific procedure. Your results are contingent on the experience of your surgeon and their familiarity with performing the procedure.

In choosing the right surgeon for you, be sure to:

Review their credentials, education, training, type of certification, and the number of times they’ve performed the procedure.
Look over before and after photos of patients who have undergone the procedure you are considering. This will give you reasonable expectations for your results. Also, for your doctor, bringing a photo of your desired results to your consultation is a helpful tactic.
Do your research and ask questions! Ask your doctor specific questions about the procedure, about the equipment used, how and where the procedure will be performed, how it will most likely affect you, and possible complications.
Ask your surgeon for instructions following the procedure. Thais leaves less room for error and complications following your surgery.
Remember: every surgery and recovery process is different and specific to each individual. Do not compare your results to those you found on the internet or assume that a poorly performed surgery is going to be your result.

About The Doctor

Dr. Brian evans is the head of the team of plastic surgeons at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He is a graduate of Cornell University in New York, and highly respected within the medical community. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and holds hospital affiliation with West Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Dr. Evans began his California practice with the intent of enhancing natural beauty, and going out of his way to avoid making patients look as though they have gone under the knife. He focuses on dramatic, but natural-looking transformations, and believes that features can best be improved with a combination of surgical and non-surgical measures. His team provides patients with comprehensive care; everything from liposuction to laser hair removal.