Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez may be the single biggest reason why women have been seeking plastic surgeons to augment their buttocks. With proper placement, implants can enhance the size and shape of the buttock in the quest for that coveted hourglass figure. This procedure can safely reshape a woman's body, giving it a beautiful feminine contour. Many women find that their waists seem smaller following buttock enlargement.
During the consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss the changes that you would like to make in your appearance. Show your doctor pictures of buttocks sizes and shapes you like. From this, the proper implant size is selected. Recommendations on whether a buttocks lift or liposuction might also be beneficial are made.
Under general anesthesia, an incision, 2-3 inches in length is made down the buttock crease. The silicone implants are placed into each buttock area in a pocket created by the surgeon. The implant used is made of cohesive silicone gel which is more solid than that used in a breast augmentation scenario. Its design will endure the pressure of sitting or walking and will not leak, even if torn. The implants are inserted between the gluteal medius and gluteal maximus, just below the fascia. The surrounding muscle and fascia hold them in place as well as prevent from external stress. An earlier technique of inter muscular augmentation only augmented the upper third of the buttocks whereas implants can address the entire area. Although this area does carry a higher infection risk, it also provides unnoticeable post recovery scars. After making sure the buttocks are symmetrical and look natural, the incisions are stitched. Depending on the extent procedure, it will take 2-3 hours.
When you wake up you will feel tired, sore, and stiff. A patient is fitted with a body garment that aids in the healing process and helps skin adapt to its new contours. Lay prone for the first three days following the surgery to avoid pressure to the area. Shortly afterwards, you can begin sitting up and gradually start walking again. The incision is expected to heal within 2 weeks at which time, the sutures are removed. Full physical activities can be slowly reintroduced after a month. Patients will need six to eight months until the butt implants feel as if they are part of the body.
