Buttocks Augmentation
Three different techniques are available for buttock augmentation: Two are with plastic surgery and one without surgery. The result is not the same in all three cases:
- Buttock augmentation with prosthesis
- Buttock augmentation with own fat (Lipofilling of the buttocks)
- Buttock augmentation with hyaluronic acid
We explain what each of these operations consists of so that you can choose the most suitable one for you.
Clínica Sanza in Barcelona is a leading centre for buttock surgery.
Buttock augmentation with prosthesis
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The buttock augmentation operation with prosthesis is one of the techniques that is technically known as GLUTEOPLASTY. It consists of placing a prosthesis under the gluteus maximus muscle. This implant is made of a material that does not cause an immunological reaction and integrates with the tissues in a natural way. When you come to our surgery, the surgeon will advise you which is the most suitable size for your case and will explain in detail the pros and cons of this operation.
If you are considering buttock augmentation, we advise you to read in detail and consider the possibility of buttock augmentation with your own fat. This operation is in increasing demand and we are currently in more demand than buttock augmentation with prostheses.
At Clínica Sanza, in Barcelona, we have been dedicated for more than 30 years to plastic surgery and the placement of buttock prostheses.
Buttock augmentation with own fat (buttock lipofilling)
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Lipofilling??
Before going any further, it is important to understand what lipofilling is!
I advise you to read this article on our website where it is explained in detail. It is important …
If you understand what lipofilling is, go on to this section of the website.
The plastic surgery operation to augment the buttocks with your own fat is technically known as buttock lipofilling. It is an operation that we get a lot of requests for at Clínica Sanza in Barcelona.
The result is very good. Nowadays we are more frequently asked for it and we recommend it more than buttock augmentation with prostheses. It is an operation that has two advantages, as it consists of carrying out a small liposuction to extract fatty tissue from any area of the body (normally the abdomen or legs), with which the area is thinned, the fat is washed and purified, and finally it is injected into the buttock area to project, lift and/or increase its size.
Nowadays, the vast majority of girls who come to our centre for liposuction want us to inject some of the fat into their buttocks.
It is an alternative to buttock augmentation with prostheses. Another advantage is that there are no scars.
Buttock Augmentation with Hyaluronic Acid
If you are not in the mood for surgery and want something quicker and cheaper, then consider buttock filler with hyaluronic acid.
This involves injecting hyaluronic acid into each buttock to increase its volume. The amount to be injected depends on the patient’s taste. Usually 3 vials of 10 ml are injected in each buttock, but it can be more if the patient wishes. Be careful, it is not the same hyaluronic acid that is injected into the face. As they are injections, after a few days the patient can decide to inject more if he/she wants a larger volume.
Advantages
- It is done immediately and does not require a hospital
- It costs considerably less than a plastic surgery operation on the buttocks.
- You see the result instantly
- If you are not convinced you can dissolve the result so that the buttocks look as they did before using hyaluronidase, which is the antidote to hyaluronic acid. It is injected in the same way as hyaluronic acid and makes it disappear.
Disadvantages
- The result is not definitive. It does not last the same for everyone because depending on the genetics of each person it can be reabsorbed in many more months from one person to another.
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Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
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Book a visit
You can do it in 3 ways:
– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.
– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.
WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.
BARCELONA: A HEALTH HUB
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PATIENT PROFILE
People who wish to increase the volume of their buttocks to stylise their body. If they are willing to undergo surgery, the result will be definitive, and if for some reason they do not want to, they have the option of filling with hyaluronic acid, the result of which will last a few months.
PROCEDURE
Buttock augmentation with prosthesis
There are several ways to improve small, fallen and flaccid gluteus. One of them uses a sub-muscular prosthesis to achieve projection and elevation.
Prosthesis implant are based on providing gluteus symmetry and volume. Generally speaking, it is done bilaterally, but in some special cases implant volume can vary in regards to both glutei, depending on the symmetry of the area. These prostheses have a more cohesive gel than breast implants and are rounded, anatomic or oval shape.
Surgery is done with a small vertical incision with a size of 3 to 5 cm, at the intergluteal fold, in other words, the fold between the buttock’s cheeks.
Buttock augmentation with hyaluronic acid
For patients who wish an augmentation of the gluteal zone, but don’t want to use prosthesis, we have an excellent method of treatment: lipolifting or gluteal liposculpture.
Fatty tissue extraction will be retrieved from the patient with special cannulas that allow the extraction of large fat cell quantities or adipocytes with the minimum trauma possible. After that procedure, we process the obtained fat to be able to inject it in the area to fill, achieving improved volume with a natural look and excellent results without any scaring.
SURGERY DURATION
- 2 hours
PROTOCOL
Pre-surgery
- Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
- Follow specific patterns determined by the doctor.
- Cardiac, blood, respiratory tests.
Anesthesia
- Local and sedation, epidural or general.
Hospitalization
- 24 h hospitalization.
Postoperative buttock augmentation with prosthesis
- Suture removal after 15 days if they are not resorbed by themselves.
- Compressive bandage from 24 to 48 hours.
- Belt from 15 to 20 days.
- Medication if required.
- Mandatory examinations after several days, several weeks and several months, according to prescription.
Postoperative buttock augmentation with own fat
- Minimum pain.
- Patient cannot sit on the graft for 15 to 20 days, so the patient should sleep sideways or facing down during recovery time to prevent fat reabsorption.
- Compressive belt for 3 to 4 days on the area wherer the fat has been extracted (abdomen, hips, legs…).
- Medication if required.
- Mandatory examinations after several days, several weeks and several months, according to prescription.
Convalescence
- Daily life restart after 24 to 48 hours after surgery, only if it is not a physical work and if the patient can sit in a soft chair or with a pillow under the inferior glutes.
RESULTS/OUTCOME
- Natural gluteus projection.
- Wished symmetry and volume.
- Better smoothness.
- Improved and rejuvenated patient appearance.
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
- Medium intervention.
RISK LEVEL
- Medium-Low.
- For buttock augmentation with prostheses: Intervention risks: prosthesis rejection or displacement due to a bad post-surgery. In this case a retouch will be needed to replace the prosthesis.
- For buttock augmentation with your own fat: Own intervention risks: partial graft reabsorption that will require a retouch to improve it.
- General intervention risks: hemorrhage, infection, scarring alteration.
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Whatever your case may be, do not hesitate in contacting us.
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Frequently asked questions about buttocks
How can I improve the appearance of my buttocks?
What is the candidate for gluteoplasty?
What are the procedures in buttocks surgery?
How’s the procedure?
How long does the surgery take?
Is hospitalization necessary?
What are gluteal implants and what type of prosthesis are there?
When to think about liposuction of the buttocks? Or lipolaser?
When should I think about a butt lift?
When are threads useful in buttocks?
How are threads made in the buttocks?
What can I expect after surgery?
After surgery, the patient may feel somewhat uncomfortable with mild pain. This discomfort is controlled by the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatories. The bandage along with the drains will be left in place for the first 24 hours and swelling may persist for some time. It is necessary to lie on your stomach for the first 24 hours, and then gradually resume normal activities. We advise according to each technique, the postoperative can be from 24h to 1 or 2 weeks. Then lean on the sides at bedtime until the swelling gradually subsides.