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.
The surgery begins with an incision. This can be done in three ways:
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Within the creases between the thighs and buttocks
This involves placing an incision underneath both buttocks in the area 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.
The Brazilian Butt lift is an extremely popular procedure that involves transferring your own body fat to create more fullness in the buttocks. It is best suited for people with normal body weight or who are a little overweight (e.g. BMI around 24-30). Basically, 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 a good opportunity for the plastic surgeon to reshape the buttocks to provide 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.
A butt lift (gluteoplasty) is a cosmetic procedure aimed to improve the appearance of the buttocks. The procedure involves removing wrinkles and excess skin by lifting as well as tightening the subcutaneous tissue in order to give the buttocks a firmer shape.
A butt lift alone won’t add any volume to the buttocks. It can, however, be combined with an augmentation procedure to alter the shape or size of the buttocks with implants. A butt lift may also be combined with liposuction or a lower body lift for further contouring of the buttocks, abdomen, and thighs.
