Butt augmentation, also known as buttock augmentation or gluteal augmentation, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances and reshapes the buttock area. The final result is a buttock with a more contoured and shapely profile. The change in the size and shape of the buttocks can be achieved through the placement of butt impacts or fat grafting which takes fat from one area on the body of the patient and places it in the buttocks (most popularly known as a Brazilian butt lift). Butt augmentation increases the fullness and projection of the butt, provides a better balance to the figure of a person and also provides an improved self-image to the patient.
Butt implants, created using FDA-approved semi-solid medical grade silicone, are designed to provide patients with a greater amount of augmentation to the butt. They are available in different sizes and shapes and the final decision depends on the desired amount of augmentation and the body type of the patient. The incision site, where the butt implants are inserted, can be created in multiple areas of the buttocks (depending on where the implants will be placed). They can either be placed underneath the muscle structure, or on top of the muscle structure, to provide the desired shape or volume. Butt implants are often a good choice for patients lacking enough fat elsewhere on the body to perform a Brazilian butt lift.
A Brazilian butt lift (which is also known as a BBL) is a less invasive butt augmentation procedure than butt implants. Liposuction is performed to remove fat from another area of the body in order to place it in the backside of a patient. Small incisions are made in the buttocks in order to strategically place the fat in the backside of the patient. While not all of the fat will survive being transferred to the butt of the patient, there will be enough fat that remains after the injection to provide a better shape and contour.
The final cost of a butt augmentation procedure depends on the type of butt augmentation performed by the surgeon, the amount of liposuction that needs to be performed to harvest fat for transferring (in a BBL), the section of the country where the procedure is performed and any additional fees charged by the doctor or the facility. In general, the cost of butt implant surgery:
Butt implants, created using FDA-approved semi-solid medical grade silicone, are designed to provide patients with a greater amount of augmentation to the butt. They are available in different sizes and shapes and the final decision depends on the desired amount of augmentation and the body type of the patient. The incision site, where the butt implants are inserted, can be created in multiple areas of the buttocks (depending on where the implants will be placed). They can either be placed underneath the muscle structure, or on top of the muscle structure, to provide the desired shape or volume. Butt implants are often a good choice for patients lacking enough fat elsewhere on the body to perform a Brazilian butt lift.
A Brazilian butt lift (which is also known as a BBL) is a less invasive butt augmentation procedure than butt implants. Liposuction is performed to remove fat from another area of the body in order to place it in the backside of a patient. Small incisions are made in the buttocks in order to strategically place the fat in the backside of the patient. While not all of the fat will survive being transferred to the butt of the patient, there will be enough fat that remains after the injection to provide a better shape and contour.
Once butt implants are placed in the body, patients should refrain from sitting down, sleeping on their back or bending over for at least two weeks after the surgery. Patients are encouraged to walk during the first week after surgery to reduce the risk of any blood clots developing. Patients can often return to work after two weeks if their job is not physically demanding. Around one month after surgery, the implants will still feel firm and tight but patients can be cleared to start light exercise. Patients can often resume most activities around five to six weeks after surgery.
Patients will experience some swelling, soreness and bruising right after the Brazilian butt lift procedure. Once they return home, they should take short walks to reduce their swelling and lessen the chance of blood clots. Patients should not put direct pressure on their buttocks and should use a donut shaped pillow if they need to sit down. They should also sleep on their side or stomach. A compression garment will be worn on the area where the liposuction was performed during the first week of the recovery process. After two or three weeks, the pain and tenderness will start to subside but there will still be some swelling. Around the sixth week of the recovery period, there should not be any additional soreness or discomfort and patients will start to see some of the results of the procedure.
Once butt implants are placed in the body, patients should refrain from sitting down, sleeping on their back or bending over for at least two weeks after the surgery. Patients are encouraged to walk during the first week after surgery to reduce the risk of any blood clots developing. Patients can often return to work after two weeks if their job is not physically demanding. Around one month after surgery, the implants will still feel firm and tight but patients can be cleared to start light exercise. Patients can often resume most activities around five to six weeks after surgery.
Patients will experience some swelling, soreness and bruising right after the Brazilian butt lift procedure. Once they return home, they should take short walks to reduce their swelling and lessen the chance of blood clots. Patients should not put direct pressure on their buttocks and should use a donut shaped pillow if they need to sit down. They should also sleep on their side or stomach. A compression garment will be worn on the area where the liposuction was performed during the first week of the recovery process. After two or three weeks, the pain and tenderness will start to subside but there will still be some swelling. Around the sixth week of the recovery period, there should not be any additional soreness or discomfort and patients will start to see some of the results of the procedure.
Bleeding
Butt implant leakage or rupture
Seroma (collection of fluid under the skin)
Scarring
Infection
Asymmetry between the buttocks (in the final results)
Butt implant migration
Nerve damage
Discoloration of the skin
The final results of butt augmentation surgery depend on the type of procedure performed by the surgeon:
The results from the placement of butt implants are visible immediately after the procedure is performed. It will take several months for any swelling and bruising to resolve after the surgery as well as for the butt implants to settle into their final position. The final results are long-lasting and can even be permanent if the patient maintains a stable weight and follows a healthy lifestyle. The results can be impacted by the aging process and gravity so there might be a need for a follow-up procedure in the future.
The results from a Brazilian butt lift can take about three months before they are visible to others due to residual swelling. There will be an immediate improvement in the shape of the buttocks and the area of the body where liposuction was performed. The final results should be permanent as long as the patient follow a healthy lifestyle.
The final results of butt augmentation surgery depend on the type of procedure performed by the surgeon:
The results from the placement of butt implants are visible immediately after the procedure is performed. It will take several months for any swelling and bruising to resolve after the surgery as well as for the butt implants to settle into their final position. The final results are long-lasting and can even be permanent if the patient maintains a stable weight and follows a healthy lifestyle. The results can be impacted by the aging process and gravity so there might be a need for a follow-up procedure in the future.
The results from a Brazilian butt lift can take about three months before they are visible to others due to residual swelling. There will be an immediate improvement in the shape of the buttocks and the area of the body where liposuction was performed. The final results should be permanent as long as the patient follow a healthy lifestyle.
Butt Lift
A butt lift is performed in patients that have skin that is sagging and/or wrinkled because of a significant loss of weight or a large weight gain. An incision is made in the top section of the buttocks in order remove any excess skin in the area or to tightly pull the remaining skin. While a butt lift does not provide a greater volume or shape to the butt, it can lift and tighten the look of a butt that is sagging or droopy. It is often performed at the same time as a Brazilian butt lift or butt implants to augment the appearance of the buttocks.
The next step in the butt augmentation process is scheduling a consultation appointment with a surgeon in your area experienced in performing butt augmentation surgery. In order to help you find the best cosmetic doctor for your butt augmentation procedure of choice, please use our “Find a Doctor” search page.
