Well-contoured, firm, and voluptuous buttocks play an important role in defining women’s feminine beauty and grace. But not everyone is blessed with well-rounded, large buttocks that define their figure and enhance their beauty. For such issues, Buttock Enhancement surgery is the perfect solution.
In some cases, women who already have big, voluptuous buttocks may face other problems like sagging buttocks. Significant weight loss, pregnancy, or natural aging may cause the buttock tissues to lose elasticity and volume causing them to sag which majorly affects one’s physical appearance. Such problems can be solved by removing excess sagging skin and fat to achieve rounded buttocks and smoother contours. This can be easily and safely done by a simple procedure called Butt Lift or Gluteal Lift.
- What Is Buttock Augmentation and Buttock Lift?
- Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Buttock Augmentation?
- What To Expect At The Consultation With Dr. Abizer Kapadia?
- How To Prepare For Buttock Enhancement?
- How Buttock Enhancement Surgeries are Performed?
- What Are The Risks Associated With Buttock Enhancement?
- How Is Recovery After Buttock Enhancement?
What Is Buttock Augmentation and Buttock Lift?
Buttock Enhancement surgery includes Buttock Augmentation and Buttock Lift.
- Buttock Augmentation , medically known as Gluteal Augmentation, is a surgical procedure that is performed to improve the contours, shape, and size of the buttocks.
- Buttock Lift or Gluteal Lift is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia to excise excess skin from the buttocks.
Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Buttock Augmentation?
Dr. Abizer Kapadia, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, has provided guidelines as to who can receive Buttock Enhancement :
You are an ideal candidate for Buttock Augmentation if –
- You are physically and mentally overall healthy.
- You want to fix asymmetry in the buttocks.
- You are unhappy about the size and shape of your buttocks.
- You have a small and saggy gluteal area then you can opt for Buttock Augmentation.
You are an ideal candidate for Buttock Lift if –
- You are physically and mentally overall healthy.
- You are looking for a lifted buttock for better contour and shape.
- You are struggling with loose, hanging skin due to weight loss or other such reasons.
- You are unhappy with the side effects of aging like loose skin on the buttocks.
Dr. Abizer Kapadia gives the utmost importance to the consultation as it is the step where you understand the procedure, all the aspects of it, and analyze your comfort level with the doctor and his/her staff. During the consultation, Dr. Abizer Kapadia will guide you through the whole process with all the details and will discuss different procedures, the suitable procedure for you, preparation for the surgery, and its recovery process, helping you make an informed decision. Dr. Abizer will also discuss and understand your reasons for getting surgery and help you have realistic goals and expectations from the surgery.
During the consultation, you should prepare yourself to discuss your medical history, previous surgeries, drug allergies, medical conditions, and other such topics concerning your health. Dr. Abizer also urges his patients to ask questions and queries to resolve any doubts they may have regarding the surgery, procedure, risks involved, results as his utmost priority lies in the safety and satisfaction of his patients.
How To Prepare For Buttock Enhancement?
- In case you smoke, you should be ready to quit for the time period prescribed by Dr. Abizer Kapadia.
- You may be asked to undergo a few blood tests and a urine test to avoid the occurrence of any complications and risks.
- Specific instructions will be given by Dr. Abizer as to how to prepare for the surgery.
How Buttock Enhancement Surgeries are Performed?
- Buttock Augmentation : Buttock Augmentation can be performed either using buttock implants or fat grafting method or in some cases with a combination of both.
- Silicone Implants
- Buttock Augmentation using silicone-filled buttock implants includes surgically placing the implants deep into the muscles of the buttock.
- Fat Grafting
- Buttock Augmentation using the fat grafting technique involves extracting extra fat from another area of the body (usually abdomen and thighs ), purifying it, and grafting it back into the tissues of the buttocks in the superficial fatty plane.
- This technique, also known as Brazilian Butt Lift, is gaining vast popularity. When done in combination with abdomen and thigh liposuction, it gives a better defined, toned, and enhanced shape of the lower body.
- Buttock Lift: :
- A buttock lift is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia to excise excess skin from the buttocks.
- The incision size depends on the amount and location of the excess skin to be removed. The incision is however strategically placed where it can be hidden by clothing or swimsuit.
- Excess skin and tissues are removed giving smoother contours and a lifted shape to the buttocks.
- The incision is closed using sutures or surgical stapler or tape.
What Are The Risks Associated With Buttock Enhancement?
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding, infection, and scarring
- Fluid accumulation (seroma)
- Poor wound healing, swelling, prolonged pain, numbness, or other changes in skin sensation
- Fatty tissue under the skin might die (fat necrosis)
- Skin loss and skin discoloration
- Asymmetry and unsatisfactory results
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible or produce irritation and require removal
All these risks are very uncommon and will not occur in one patient. Dr. Abizer takes utmost care to avoid the occurrence of any risks and complications during the surgery.
How Is Recovery After Buttock Enhancement?
- Buttock Enhancement surgeries are day-case procedures. In some cases, however, the patient may need to stay overnight in the hospital.
- One can resume normal daily activities from Day 3. Strenuous activities including exercise or lifting should be avoided for 6 weeks and should be resumed only after approval from Dr. Abizer.
- The patient is also advised to lie on her tummy or sides to avoid pressure on the buttock for a few weeks.
- It is advisable to wear a compression garment post the surgery for a few weeks to help control post-operative swelling and maintain the contours and results of the surgery.