What is a Buttock Augmentation?
A buttock augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the placement of implants or the transfer of fat to change the contour of the buttock area.
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Types of Buttock Augmentation
There are two main procedures commonly used by surgeons, however, the results and potential side effects can vary greatly:
- Butt Augmentation with Fat Grafting – Using this method, the patient’s fat is transferred from one part of the body to the other. This is the only procedure offered by Dr Robert Goldman.
- Butt Augmentation with Silicone Implants – This method uses synthetic silicone and plastic/polymer blended implants. This invasive surgery can often create more safety risks for the patient.
FAT GRAFTING V SILICONE IMPLANTS
A true buttock augmentation only uses fat grafting, not silicone implants.
To help shed more light on why buttock augmentation fat grafting is the preferred choice, let’s look at the two methods side by side.
Buttock Augmentation
- Buttock Augmentation focuses on the overall body proportion; you are donating your own fat deposits that are purified and then relocated to another part of your body.
- Using donor fats, your body is more likely to accept the injection and respond well.
- Buttock Augmentation is best suited for individuals with adequate fat deposits in their bodies. This is why Buttock Augmentation may not be suited for some.
- The Buttock Augmentation procedure focuses on the derriere construction, but also pays attention to where the fat was originally harvested.
- The Buttock Augmentation fat transfer process encourages the body to produce new collagen.
- Buttock Augmentation uses injecting methods to insert the purified cells causing minimal post-procedure scarring.
Silicone Implants
- Implants are invasive with a new agent entering the body. This may cause disproportion in the overall look and feel of the procedure, as well as decrease the overall safety.
- Implants are more likely to be rejected by the body.
- Implants do not require a patient to have a certain level of fat deposits.
- The procedure with implants solely focuses on the goal of inserting the implants without changing the whole area.
- As a synthetic based product, an implant procedure is not expected to produce new collagen.
- Silicone implants can cause more complications during and after the procedure, due to the invasive nature of the surgery and the body’s reaction to foreign matter.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE A BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION
There are a few things you need to ask yourself before considering a Buttock Augmentation.
Weight Matters
The Buttock Augmentation uses harvested fat cells through fat transfer method known as liposuction from fat prone areas on the body to the buttocks. For this to be effective, the patient is required to already be healthy for their body type and cannot be someone diagnosed with obesity – this can be dangerous.
This is also the case if the candidate is thin with little fat deposits around the body.
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The Buttock Augmentation Procedure
Buttock Augmentation uses the procedure known as a fat transfer. The procedure is safe and less invasive compared to other buttock augmentation procedures.
The procedure starts by the surgeon using liposuction methods to harvest fat cells from discussed areas from your body. Once harvested, the fat cells are then purified and stored in syringes. The purified fat cells are then interjected in the different areas of your buttocks evenly.
Consultation
During the consultation with Dr Robert Goldman, you will discuss the realistic results of the procedure for your body and health. Choosing sizes and where to harvest the donor fats from will be discussed, along with any concerns you may have about the surgery.
SUPPORT
Buttock augmentations can be a difficult process for the body and the mind. We promise to be there to support you through the whole process. From the consultations to the procedure, through to post-procedure and aftercare, Dr Goldman and his team will be at your beck and call to ensure you are completely satisfied with the results.
Aftercare
Directly after the surgery: After the anesthetic wears off, the patient will feel mild to moderate discomfort in the area. The doctor will prescribe pain medication to alleviate the initial discomforts.
Day 1: The patient will have to adopt a few new habits for the coming weeks including:
- Wear a girdle to stop swelling in the areas that experienced fat removal
- Sleep on the side and the stomach
- Use a donut cushion to sit on
- Avoid putting direct pressure on the buttocks
- Avoid sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Avoid lifting anything heavy such as shopping bags, etc
- Avoid engaging in strenuous exercise
- Avoid doing squats or lifting heavy weights
- Avoid driving long distances at a time
- Avoid swimming in pools, hot tubs, or the ocean
Day 5: The recovery routines are necessary for the new cells in your buttocks will need enough blood flow to set in the area, the excess pressure can kill the fat cells and be a detriment to the desired result.
Week 3: You will start to see some results and the discomfort will be alleviated. You’ll have your first post-surgery consult with the doctor to assess the results; if the doctor signs off on the progress, the patient is allowed to return to normal routines albeit will still be requested to avoid any strenuous exercise.
Week 5-6: The body is nearing full recovery or has recovered.
DR ROBERT GOLDMAN
Dr Goldman is a Specialist Surgeon focusing on Cosmetic Surgery and has over 35 years of experience. He has assisted thousands of patients in Perth and throughout Australia.
As a fully-qualified surgeon (AHPRA ID MED0000978565) and member of FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ID 141033), MB,ChB, B.Sc (hons), safety is of the utmost importance for Dr Goldman.
Our team is here to help your procedure run smoothly and ensure your recovery is managed professionally.
Dr Goldman is happy to answer any questions you may have about the procedure during your consultation and will offer extensive reading and educational material to take home to assist you in the education and decision-making process.
Dr Robert Goldman
Buttock Augmentation Cost
As with every surgical procedure, many variants will determine the final cost. One factor that does influence the price is the amount of liposuction that is needed.
The fat deposits required for a procedure are often taken from areas where fat is harder to lose – the waist, hips or thighs.
The amount of liposuction needed, and therefore the cost of your procedure, will be determined in your initial consultation.
