Butt Augmentation

What is Butt Augmentation (Gluteal Augmentation)?

Buttock augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery procedure performed to make the buttocks area fuller, more prominent and aesthetic in appearance.
Buttock augmentation surgery can be performed by injecting silicone implants placed under the buttock muscles or fat tissue taken from other parts of the body into the buttocks.
This surgery is an ideal solution for people who have lost volume in the buttock area and want a more prominent and shaped butt appearance.

In addition to relieving aesthetic concerns, butt augmentation surgery balances body proportions and can increase self-confidence.

Who is Butt Augmentation Surgery Suitable for?

Buttock augmentation surgery is suitable for people who want to have a fuller, lifted and shaped buttocks.
Buttock augmentation surgery may be preferred in the following cases:

• Flat or small buttocks: People who have lost volume in the hip area due to genetic factors or weight loss.
• Disproportionate body shape: People who have a disproportion between the waist and hip area and want to balance their body contours.
• A more aesthetic appearance: People who are not satisfied with the appearance of their buttocks and want a fuller buttock appearance.
• Volume loss People who experience volume loss in the buttock area due to aging, weight loss or after childbirth.

Suitable candidates for buttock augmentation surgery are people in good general health, non-smokers and people with realistic expectations.
This surgery is performed for body contouring and the results may vary from person to person.

Before Butt Augmentation Surgery

A detailed interview with your surgeon before buttock augmentation surgery is important for the successful operation process.
In this meeting, you should clearly express your expectations and wishes to your surgeon.
In addition, your surgeon will inform you about how the surgery will be performed, which techniques will be used and possible risks.

The main points to be considered before surgery are as follows:

• Health assessment: Your surgeon will assess your general health and determine whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery.
  You will also need to share your health history, any existing health problems and medications you are taking.
• Surgery planning: Buttock augmentation surgery is planned individually.
  The surgeon evaluates the current size and shape of your buttocks and decides how the surgery will be performed.
• Preoperative preparations: If you smoke, you will need to stop at least two weeks before surgery.
  It is also important to inform your surgeon if you are taking blood thinners.

How is Butt Augmentation Surgery Performed?

Buttock augmentation surgery is a procedure performed under general anesthesia and can take 2 to 3 hours.
The surgery can be performed with different techniques depending on the person’s body structure and aesthetic goals.
Buttock augmentation surgery is performed in the following steps:

1. Anesthesia General anesthesia is applied so that you do not feel any discomfort during the operation.

2. Silicone implants or fat injection: Two main techniques are used in buttock augmentation surgery: silicone implants and fat injection (BBL – Brazilian Butt Lift).

   • Silicone implants: Silicone implants placed under the buttock muscles add volume to the butt area and provide a fuller appearance.
     The implants are selected in accordance with the body structure of the person and are placed through small incisions in the lower part of the buttocks.

   • Fat injection (BBL): Excess fat in the person’s body (from areas such as abdomen, waist, legs) is removed by liposuction method.
     The fat is purified through special processes and then injected into the butt area.
     This technique is an ideal option for people who want to achieve a natural and aesthetic result.

3. Closure of incisions: Incisions in the areas where silicone implants are placed or fat injections are performed are closed with sutures.
   The sutures are usually hidden under the skin and scars are minimal after healing.

After surgery, it is recommended to use a special corset to apply pressure on the buttocks and reduce swelling.

Postoperative Recovery Process

The recovery process after buttock augmentation surgery may vary depending on the technique applied and the general health status of the person.
However, patients can usually return to their normal daily activities within a few weeks.
Some points to be considered during the healing process are as follows:

• Swelling and bruising: Mild swelling and bruising may occur in the buttock area after surgery.
  This is normal and usually subsides within a few weeks.
• Sitting position: You may need to avoid sitting directly on the buttocks for the first few weeks after surgery.
  You can make yourself comfortable during this period by using special sitting cushions.
• Use of a special corset: After buttock augmentation surgery, you may need to wear a special corset to speed up the healing process and reduce swelling.
  This corset helps to maintain the shape of the buttocks during the healing process.
• Physical activities: In the first weeks, you should avoid heavy lifting and intense physical activity.
  However, taking short walks can support the healing process.
• Doctor check-ups: Regular post-operative check-ups are important to ensure that recovery is progressing smoothly.

Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions about postoperative care and recovery.
Following these instructions carefully will help you have a faster and smoother recovery.

Risks of Butt Augmentation Surgery

Although buttock augmentation surgery is generally a safe procedure, it carries some risks as with any surgical intervention.
These risks are as follows:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Displacement of the implant (in surgeries with implants)
• Fat embolism (in operations performed with fat injection)
• Asymmetry (difference in size or shape between the buttocks)
• Scars

To minimize these risks, it is important to choose an experienced surgeon and provide careful postoperative care.
Also, following your surgeon’s instructions during the recovery process can help prevent possible complications.

Results of Butt Augmentation Surgery

The results after buttock augmentation surgery are usually noticeable immediately.
However, it may take a few months for the butt to take its final shape and for the swelling to subside.
In buttock augmentation with fat injection, some of the injected fat may be absorbed by the body, so it may take several months for the results to be fully visible.

The results of buttock augmentation surgery are long-lasting and can be permanent depending on the person’s body structure.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and paying attention to weight control will help you maintain the results of the surgery in the long term.