Butt Implants
Do you wish you had fuller, rounder, and perkier buttocks? Buttock augmentation with butt implants may be the solution for you. This plastic surgery can enhance an hourglass figure. It can improve the shape of your buttocks so that they are more in proportion to the rest of your body. The improved buttock projection can boost your self-confidence and broaden your wardrobe choices.
Please keep reading to learn more about the butt implant surgery, including what it involves and how it compares to the Brazilian butt lift. Despite their popularity, these procedures are not without risks. That's why you should choose a board-certified plastic surgeon, whether you're going in for buttock implant surgery or a Brazilian butt lift. Here is everything you need to know about butt implants.
What is butt implant surgery?
Butt implant surgery is a type of plastic surgery performed for butt augmentation. It involves using implants made of solid silicone material to enhance the shape and volume of the buttocks. To perform a butt implant procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision just below the tailbone. The implants are inserted into the gluteus muscle. This gives the buttocks a dramatically rounder and fuller look. The butt appears firmer and more toned with a youthful appearance. Butt implants can reshape your buttocks according to your wishes because they are customizable. Also, the implants are positioned in the buttock muscle, so they do not flip or droop after butt augmentation.
Silicone Injections vs Implants vs Fat Transfer
Please note that while butt implants are made of silicone material, silicone injections are not an approved or safe treatment for butt augmentation. If you wish to consider other butt augmentation options besides a buttock implant procedure, talk to your surgeon about fat transfer. This procedure, also called a Brazilian butt lift, consists of fat injections to add volume. The purified fat is obtained from your own body by removing excess fat from other areas like the belly, hips, or upper thigh through liposuction.
Advantages and Disadvantages
A key advantage of butt augmentation surgery with implants is that it can add volume and give more dramatic results that is usually possible with fat transfer. Also, implants are a good option for people who do not have enough excess fat for fat transfer. However, the disadvantage is that it is an invasive surgery. It can take up to 4 weeks to recover from this type of butt augmentation.
Am I a good candidate for a buttock implant?
A butt implant surgery is not right for everyone. It is important to see a board certified cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon in consultation so that they can provide medical advice. The surgeon will determine if you can get the desired results from a butt implant surgery and undergo this procedure safely.
In general, a person is a good candidate for butt implants surgery if they wish to enhance the natural shape and size of the buttocks. It is recommended for people who feel their butt is flat or squarish and would like a rounder and fuller shape of the buttocks or a more hourglass shape. The ideal candidate for butt implant surgeries is a nonsmoker who does not have any major health conditions. It is also important to have realistic expectations from butt enhancement and commit to a healthy lifestyle.
What are the different types of butt implants?
There are two main types of solid silicone implants - round and oval. Round silicone implants improve the roundness of the buttocks while oval silicone implants create a long and narrow butt with more definition. While oval implants are somewhat easier to place, they are more likely to rotate. Also, many patients prefer a rounder shape to the butt.
In terms of implant size, butt implants can range from 100 cc (very small) to 700+ cc (very large). Choices vary depending on the patient's goals. But most patients who undergo a butt implant procedure are looking for a dramatic improvement in buttock volume. Therefore, buttock implants less than 300 cc in size are not very popular. The vast majority of patients choose implants larger than 400 cc.
What happens during the butt implants procedure?
During buttock augmentation with solid silicone implants, the implants are placed surgically inside the buttocks through an incision inside the buttock crease. The incision is located between the butt cheeks. Cosmetic surgeons place the butt implants inside the buttock muscle. This implant placement ensures that they are not visible and cannot be felt. It creates a natural looking result. It can also minimize scarring and reduce the risk of nerve injury and capsular contracture.
Butt implant surgeries usually take 1-2 hours to complete. After the completion of the procedure, you are transferred to the recovery room. This type of body contouring procedure is done using general anesthesia during the surgical process. It may be possible to have the implant procedure at the same time as other procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, or reshaping of the belly button.
Are buttock implants uncomfortable?
When performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, butt implants should not be uncomfortable. After about one month, they should feel like a part of your body. There should not be any discomfort or irritation after you have fully healed and obtained the final results. However, during the initial 2-3 weeks of the recovery period, there can be tightness, swelling, and discomfort. Pain medication and compression garments can help to reduce any discomfort and keep the swelling in the buttock area down. Remember, you will need to avoid sitting during the recovery time from butt augmentation. However, after 4 weeks, you can resume sitting and most normal activities.
How long do buttock implants last?
The results of a buttock implant procedure are considered permanent. The surgery has a high success rate of over 95%. However, keep in mind that it can take 3-6 months for the implants to settle into place and to see the full effects. Some patients may require another surgery several years later if the implants shift or rupture.
Are butt implants safe?
Like all surgeries, a butt augmentation surgery with implants carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, persistent pain, skin loss, skin discoloration, fluid or blood accumulation underneath the skin, and anesthesia risks. The risks associated with this particular plastic surgery include migration or rupture of the implants and capsular contracture.
Butt Implants vs Brazilian Butt Lift
The Brazilian butt lift procedure (BBL) consists of fat grafting or fat transfer from another part of the body to the buttocks. Compared to buttock implants, BBL is a less invasive procedure. However, the results are often not as dramatic. In terms of butt augmentation cost, it is comparable for the two procedures.
How much do butt implants cost?
Based on estimates by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a butt implant procedure costs around $5,000. The cost of fat grafting to the buttocks is similar, around $4,500.
Finding a surgeon for buttock implants
The MeTime app makes it easy to find an experienced surgeon for a butt implant procedure. You can chat with experts, share photos, do a video consultation, and get quotes. And when you're ready to go ahead with the butt implant surgery, you can even book your office appointment through the app. Download the MeTime app today and say hello to a new butt and the body of your dreams.
