Men or women who are unhappy with the shape of their buttocks can have a buttock augmentation. Implants are inserted into the buttock region to give the buttocks a fuller appearance that matches the rest of the body. Here you will find further information as well as selected specialists and centers for buttock augmentation.
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Article overview
- What are the possible reasons for a buttock augmentation?
- What is butt augmentation all about?
- Consultation and examination before buttock augmentation
- What results can be achieved with a buttock augmentation?
- Before buttock surgery
- How does butt augmentation surgery work?
- What happens after buttock augmentation?
- What are the possible risks and complications of buttock augmentation?
- Comment on buttock augmentation
Buttock enhancement - Further information
What are the possible reasons for a buttock augmentation?
Many women and men are not satisfied with the shape of their buttocks. A change in the shape of the buttocks can be genetic or due to
- Weight reduction,
- injury or
- illness
have occurred. A buttock augmentation can correct small buttock regions and flat buttock shapes and thus increase the volume of the buttocks.
A surgical buttock augmentation can positively change your appearance and create harmonious body proportions. The reasons for butt augmentation are therefore very personal.
What is butt augmentation all about?
The aim of buttock augmentation is to correct the sagging or flabby appearance of the buttocks using implants. The buttocks should then harmonize with the rest of the body.
The company Polytech-Silimed provides implants with cohesive silicone gel filling. They are available in three profiles with a round or oval base and are suitable for augmentation and reconstruction of soft tissue defects.
The highly resilient, highly elastic shell with barrier layer is filled with a highly cross-linked silicone gel. Due to its firmer consistency, this silicone gel meets the requirements for the loads of a gluteal implant. However, common salt can also be used as a filler.
The implants have a smooth or textured (microstructured) surface.
Advantages and disadvantages
- of the round and the oval implant, as well as
- the textured and the smooth surface
are discussed with the patient.
In a buttock augmentation, two implants provide a fuller, firmer buttock appearance © Lin | AdobeStock
A round and smooth implant tends to be used in male patients who lack projection. If the contour is to be improved laterally, oval implants are mainly used.
Both the filling materials and the shells have been examined in extensive international scientific studies.
- examined,
- tested and
- evaluated as suitable
suitable. There were no indications that silicone implants would cause serious diseases in the body.
The risk of implant deformation is very low with today's implants and when the implantation is carried out professionally. Constant product testing and further development as well as the development of modern, gentle surgical techniques guarantee the greatest possible safety.
Consultation and examination before buttock augmentation
What results can be achieved with a buttock augmentation?
Your bottom augmentation will give you the desired full and natural shape. It also feels just as natural as the natural buttocks.
The buttock implant lasts for many years. Due to normal ageing processes of the tissue and gravity, the shape of the buttocks will change again over time. However, it is possible to rejuvenate the buttocks at any time by means of a buttock lift or implant replacement.
Before buttock surgery
Clarifying discussions with the surgeon are necessary before buttock augmentation. The aim is to establish a relationship of trust, but also to find an implant that specifically meets your expectations. Only in this way can the procedure help you to achieve more aesthetic proportions and a better body image.
If you are planning to lose weight after the operation, you should inform your surgeon in good time. Weight loss will significantly change the shape of your buttocks and may therefore affect the surgical result. You should also declare any allergies and any family history of coagulation disorders.
The surgeon should discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shapes and sizes as well as textured or smooth surfaces with you. An experienced plastic surgeon will work with you to choose a suitable inlay so that they can work quickly during the operation. Short operating times minimize the risk of anaesthesia and bacterial contamination.
This reduces the post-operative recovery time to a minimum. The patient can therefore quickly return to family and professional activities.
As a rule, you will also have a detailed anesthesia consultation with the anesthesiologist.
The laboratory results required for the operation should be prepared before the operation date and should not be older than 14 days.
For a period of approx. 14 days before the operation, you should refrain from
- Alcohol,
- sleeping pills and
- painkillers that delay blood clotting (e.g. aspirin).
should be avoided.
Smoking leads to a narrowing of the blood vessels and therefore has a negative effect on wound healing. It is therefore highly recommended that you avoid or reduce smoking before and after buttock augmentation.
How does butt augmentation surgery work?
Before the operation, the exact positioning of the implant is carried out together with the patient in front of the mirror. The important anatomical structures are recorded in various positions:
- Standing,
- sitting and
- followed by photo documentation.
The patient is positioned on their stomach and the surgical field is washed and covered in a sterile manner. The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia. This means a stress-free and problem-free operation for the patient and ensures that the surgeon is able to carry out the necessary precision work.
The surgeon injects a saline solution with adrenaline and local anesthetic into the region of the coccyx. The local anaesthetic
- facilitates the detachment of the tissue,
- enables local hemostasis and
- leads to additional pain relief in the postoperative course.
The incision is approx. 6 cm long and can be placed inconspicuously in the upper area of the gluteal fold (intergluteal fold). From this access, the tissue pocket (implant loge) for the selected implant is prepared within the previously marked limits. Through
- the blunt preparation with a specially developed smooth instrument (Solz dissector) and
- local anesthesia
the adjacent tissue is spared. Therefore, little blood loss is to be expected.
After precise preparation of the implant site, the implant is then inserted . The implant is usually inserted between the gluteal muscles (intermuscularly), but can also be inserted under the skin (subcutaneously).
The wound is closed with a fine suture that is barely visible in the buttock crease.
After sterile dressing, the patient is put on a compression girdle. The patient should wear these for around 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively. The operation takes about 90 minutes.
What happens after buttock augmentation?
For the first few days after the operation, you will feel a noticeable tightness in the buttocks region. This is due to the swelling and stretching of the tissue. Slight bruising may also occur. However, like the swelling, this will disappear completely within a few days to a few weeks. Wound pain can be compared to severe muscle soreness.
After initially lying on your stomach or side, sitting is possible after approx. 2 days. You can resume light activities after a few days. Showering is possible again after 4 days and you will usually be able to work again after a week.
You should avoid overexertion and sport for the first two to three weeks.
Wearing the compression garment consistently is crucial for a good post-operative result. You will no longer need these pants after four to six weeks.
The stitches are usually removed after 21 days. You should avoid going to the sauna, direct sunlight or tanning beds for about 6 weeks in order not to jeopardize beautiful scarring.
Adequate post-operative follow-up care should be guaranteed in any case. Should any postoperative complications or questions arise, please contact your surgeon immediately.
The incision leaves a small scar that will fade over time and will soon be barely recognizable.
The final result can usually only be assessed after the scar has fully developed after 6 to 9 months. The shape of the buttocks is usually stable after 3 to 4 months.
What are the possible risks and complications of buttock augmentation?
Complications are very rare with buttock augmentation. However, there are still risks: in addition to swelling and bruising, in individual cases it can lead to
- Bleeding,
- secondary bleeding,
- wound healing disorders and
- infections can occur.
Such complications require competent treatment by your plastic surgeon. In very rare cases, it may be necessary to temporarily remove the implant.
Silicone implants are also subject to a certain degree of material fatigue, which can lead to defects in the implant shell.
Furthermore, serious accidents can lead to injury to the implant. In this case, filling material may come into contact with tissue. Saline solution is completely absorbed by the body. Silicone, on the other hand, can lead to foreign body reactions , from which so-called siliconeomas can develop after years.
Nowadays, however, the condition of the implant can be easily determined using modern non-invasive examination methods. If you have opted for implants from well-known companies, they offer product guarantees. They can also be reordered and replaced in almost all countries.
Comment on buttock augmentation
Buttock augmentation is an elegant procedure for correcting an aesthetically unpleasant buttock shape. As a rule, it also improves your emotional well-being.
Today, buttock augmentation is a standard procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery. The surgeon's expertise and routine are essential for a good surgical result. Make sure that your surgeon has a specialist qualification in plastic surgery. He or she should also be able to demonstrate sufficient surgical knowledge in aesthetic surgery.
Despite a careful approach, buttock augmentation is a surgical procedure that requires specialist
- consultation,
- surgery and
- aftercare
specialist. The relationship of trust between doctor and patient plays a decisive role here. The specialist associations can help you in your search for suitable plastic surgeons for buttock augmentation.