There are many reasons people desire to alter their body shape—perhaps you’ve just had a baby, or you’ve lost substantial weight, or you’re otherwise unsatisfied with the current look. The buttocks, in particular, have become increasingly popular targets for body modification, having even sparked a range of new terms, specifically, butt lifts and butt enhancement methods like the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and silicone butt implants.
This article aims to help you understand the procedures involved in butt augmentation surgery, the different types of implants and augmentations available, and the pros and cons of each method. Most importantly, we want to equip you with the knowledge and understanding you need to make an informed decision about which method is right for you.
What are Butt Lifts and Butt Augmentation Surgery?
Before we delve deeper into the details of butt lifts and butt augmentation surgery, it’s essential to first understand what they are and how they differ. Butt lifts primarily involve the removal of excess skin or fat to provide a more toned or specific shape to the buttocks. In contrast, butt augmentation surgery typically involves the use of butt implants or fat transfer techniques to add volume and enhance the natural appearance of your posterior.
What are Buttock Implants?
Butt implants are an approach to butt augmentation surgery that uses silicone buttock implants to create a fuller butt. These are similar to breast augmentation implants in material and method of insertion. The silicone implants are surgically placed into each buttock, often with an incision along the natural crease, to enhance its size and shape. There are multiple types of buttock implants available, allowing for customization of size, shape, and feel, thus creating a pleasing appearance.
What is Enhancement with Fat Transfer (BBL Surgery)?
Butt enhancement with fat transfer, also known as Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, is a surgical procedure that uses your body fat, harvested through liposuction from other parts of your body, to enhance your buttock’s appearance. This method, also known as fat grafting, is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional butt implants. The Brazilian Butt Lift procedure also provides the added benefit of recontouring other parts of your body by removing fat from unwanted regions, resulting in a balanced appearance and contoured appearance.
How is Butt Enhancement with Fat Transfer Different from Butt Implants?
When it comes to butt augmentation procedures, there’s a choice between butt implants and fat transfers, typically either the BBL procedure or another form of graft. These two techniques offer distinct treatment options.
The difference between butt implants and fat transfer lies in the method and materials used. While butt implants involve inserting a synthetic implant into the body, fat transfer uses your fat cells, bringing less risk of rejection and complications such as implant rupture or the body reacting against the foreign object.
What are the Risks Involved in Butt Augmentation Surgery?
All plastic surgery procedures come with inherent risks, and butt augmentation surgeries are no different, regardless of whether you choose butt implants or fat transfer. Complications may include allergic reactions, capsular contracture, an issue particularly associated with implants, and impact on the gluteal muscles.
In rare cases, patients might experience poor cosmetic surgery results and even serious health risks, such as fat embolism, particularly in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. It’s crucial to discuss potential risks with your experienced plastic surgeon before deciding on the butt augmentation option that best fits your realistic expectation.
How Much Does Butt Augmentation Cost?
The cost of butt augmentation varies depending on the method chosen, the complexity of the surgical insertion, and the skill and experience of the qualified surgeon called to execute the surgery. Typically, butt implant surgeries can be more costly than a fat transfer procedure due to the price of the implant itself and a potentially longer surgical process.
What is the Recovery Time After Butt Augmentation Surgery?
Recovery time after butt implant surgeries or fat transfer procedures can vary depending on individual healing processes, the extent of the butt lift procedure, and the patient’s overall health. However, generally, you can expect a recovery period of a few weeks, during which you may need to limit your activities and ensure minimal scarring.
Can You Combine Butt Lifts and Butt Implant Procedures?
Yes, a combination of liposuction, a butt lift, and a butt implant can be an advantage of butt implants for some patients looking for a complete transformation. This can provide more dramatic results, but of course, it involves more extensive surgery, healing time, and cost.
How is the Quality of the Result Different Based on the Method Chosen?
The quality of the end result of your butt augmentation surgery may depend on individual factors, including your body’s response to the surgical procedure, the skill and expertise of the bbl surgeons, and how well you follow post-operative care instructions, ensuring a voluptuous butt.
Can the Butt Implants or Fat Transfer be Reversed?
In theory, both butt implants made of silicone and fat transfers, as seen in BBL surgery, offer a permanent solution. However, they can be reversed if desired or necessary.
For the reversal of fat transfers, the process would be complex, it involves extracting the fat from the body through liposuction.On the other hand, an already successful butt implant placement using silicone implants might need a more straightforward removal process. Ultimately, both methods aim to restore an appealing butt, and the best approach depends on individual circumstances and patient preferences.
Whom Should I Consult for Butt Augmentation Surgery?
For butt augmentation surgery, always consult a board-certified plastic surgeon with substantial experience in butt lift surgery or fat transfer procedures. They can provide expert guidance on the best method based on your body type, weight, and aesthetic goals. They will also have the most updated information on possible complications and how to avoid them.
Whether you choose butt implants or Brazilian Butt Lift through fat injections for your butt enhancement, rest assured that a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Steinbrech will be able to provide the expertise and personalized care required to meet your aesthetic goals. Schedule your consultation today.
