About the Buttock Augmentation (Buttock
Implants) Plastic Surgery Procedure Performed by the NYC Plastic
Surgeon
There are various methods to augment the buttocks with plastic
surgery. The transfer of
fat to the buttocks that has been suctioned from areas such as the
abdomen and back can produce an increase in buttock projection along
with an improvement in contour of the suctioned areas. One drawback
to the fat transfer technique is that the results are not permanent
since much of the transplanted fat is reabsorbed during the first
year. The injection of permanent fillers into the buttocks such as
silicone was quite common 15 years ago. This technique resulted in
many cases of buttock deformity including asymmetry, granulomas,
nodularity, and migration of the silicone. The insertion of a
permanent implant into the buttocks (buttock implants) provides a
predictable increase in size and projection.
I have performed hundreds of buttock augmentations plastic surgery
procedures at my NYC plastic surgery center over the past
several years in both men and women with a very high satisfaction
rate. The buttock implants plastic surgery is performed as an outpatient in my private
surgical facility under general anesthesia. The template of the
implant is drawn on the buttocks to guide the dissection. An
incision is made in the midline between the two buttocks. A pocket
is made within the gluteus maximus muscle or between the muscle and
its envelope or fascia. In the U.S. only FDA approved solid silicone
implants can be used to avoid the risk of leakage associated with
gel implants. The buttock implants are available in either round or
oval shape with various thicknesses. The implant shell can be either
smooth or textured. I prefer a round, smooth buttock implant for the
majority of my patients. After the implant pocket has been created
the buttock implant is then inserted. Drains are often used and kept
in place for several days to remove any fluid that may accumulate
around the implants. Patients are usually able to walk out of the
surgical facility and are instructed to rest for several days.
Walking is encouraged as it has been found to decrease postoperative
muscle spasms. Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed. Oral
analgesics are usually needed for at least one week. The drains are
removed when only minimal fluid is present over a 24 hour period.
The results of buttock implants plstic surgery will be apparent immediately. In patients where the
buttock implant is placed within the muscle it may take a few months
for the implants to “settle” as the muscle relaxes. The scar usually
heals very nicely leaving only a thin line just above between the
buttock crease which would not be evident in even the smallest
underwear or thong. Normal exercise can be resumed for most patients
in 4-6 weeks.
The best candidates that I see at my NYC plastic surgery center for buttock augmentation
plastic surgery with solid silicone
buttock implants are men and woman who desire a fuller, rounder and more
projecting buttock. In patients who have experienced overall weight
loss or a loss of volume in the buttocks only, insertion of an
implant can be beneficial. Combining liposuction of the lower back
and thighs with buttock augmentation can enhance the shape of the
body and yield dramatic results.
The satisfaction rate of patients undergoing buttock augmentation
has been very high. I advise those patients interested in buttock
augmentation with a buttock implant to be realistic about their
goals and be committed to undergoing an elective surgical procedure
that while rewarding does carry some risk. People interested in more
information about buttock augmentation are invited to call for a
complimentary consultation. During the consultation you will have
the opportunity to ask questions, review before and after photos and
see the various implants available.
If you have any questions about the buttock
augmentation (buttock implants) plastic surgery procedure please feel free to
contact Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff,
at our NYC (Manhattan) or Westchester, New York
plastic surgery offices.
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