Body Contouring – Buttocks Implants
Buttocks Implants ; There are two primary augmentation options for increasing volume in the buttocks: fat transfer and implants. Fat transfer removes body fat from one region and re-injects it into the buttocks.
This procedure is also called a Brazilian butt lift, but this name can be confused with similarly named exercise programs. Depending on the changes you desire and your available body fat, a fat transfer may be used alone or in conjunction with implants.
Augmentation with implants, which will be discussed in this article, uses soft and rigid silicone implants for immediate and even increase in hip volume.
Unlike fat transfers, where the survival time of the transferred fat varies and may require retouching, implants retain their volume. And it requires no follow-up adjustments.
Buttock, or gluteal, implants are designed to change your contours, enhancing your appearance and self-confidence.
Gluteal Implants
Gluteal implants are frequently chosen to enhance the buttocks for the following reasons:
- the buttocks are asymmetrical or appear unbalanced
- weight loss, aging, or a health condition has made the buttocks appear flat or loose and sagging
- the buttocks lack volume and appear too small for the body frame
Your physician will help you choose the style of implant and surgical technique that will best achieve the look you are after. It is important to keep in mind that implant options are limited by your anatomy.
Depending on the tightness of muscle or tissue that will surround the implants, the shape and size you desire may need to be altered during the surgical procedure. Your physician will use the best option to achieve optimal results and facilitate proper healing.
Gluteal Implant Procedure
Several surgical techniques may be used for gluteal implants depending on the desired position and appearance. The two techniques that generally produce the best results are the intramuscular and subfascial buttock augmentation procedures.
Intramuscular augmentation involves creating a pocket within the large, gluteus maximus muscle. In contrast, the subfascial augmentation procedure creates a pocket under the fascia, which is a membrane of tissue that covers the top of the muscle.
Using these techniques, the implant is protected by tissue under the skin or tissue and muscle fiber, producing a comfortable, naturallooking and visually pleasing result.
Incision And Pocket Formation
The procedure begins with an incision through the skin along a pre-marked line near your tailbone at the top of the intragluteal crease, which is the line that extends between the buttocks.
Using an electrocautery device or scalpel, your physician carefully cuts horizontally beneath the skin layers to access the fascia above the gluteus maximus muscle on each side of the buttocks.
As you learned earlier, there are different implant placement options available. This animation depicts intramuscular implant placement. Retractors hold back the skin while your physician carefully cuts through the fascia and proceeds to separate fibers of the gluteus maximus.
A pocket is formed within the muscle that is slightly larger than the implant dimensions. Your physician may use an endoscope or fiberoptic retractor to check for complete dissection. A drain, which allows fluid to exit your body as you heal, is put in place and the pocket is cleansed.
Implant Placement & Incision Closure
Your doctor will insert and carefully position a sterile implant so that it fits into the muscle without tension. Once both implants are placed, your doctor will verify that they look natural and symmetrical. The holes in the pockets for each implant are sewn with melting stitches.
The openings used to reach the hip margins subcutaneously are then sutured to the midline. And the incision in the intragluteal fold is closed. This incision can be sutured and/or closed with glue. Finally, a bandage is taped to provide compression and support.
Gluteal Implant Recovery
Your doctor may want you to wear a compression garment for a few days to a few weeks. This garment helps reduce swelling by preventing fluid buildup, improves blood circulation and supports the new contours of your hips as they heal. You may need to sleep on your stomach and avoid sitting as much as possible for about 2 to 4 weeks.
There may be some temporary stiffness and swelling in the hips and close areas. You may also experience some minor pain that can be controlled with oral medications.
Surgical drains will likely be removed in a few days to a week, while insoluble external sutures will stay in place for 1 to 2 weeks. You may feel well enough to return to work and normal activities 2 to 4 weeks after the procedure.
Gluteal Implant Results
You will notice results from buttock implant procedures immediately. Swelling can make the skin appear shiny at first. However, it decreases within a few weeks and the skin around the implant softens. And it looks more natural.
Your muscle movement should not be affected. Implants are placed in such a way that they are unlikely to slip. And the tissues surrounding the implants stretch over the following months to accommodate them comfortably.
The scar is hidden where it is difficult to detect and will fade considerably over time, becoming almost imperceptible. With gluteal implants, you can achieve the buttocks shape, definition, and contours that you have always wanted.
