Buttock augmentation

Three different techniques are available for buttock augmentation: Two are with plastic surgery and one without surgery. The result is not the same in all three cases:

Buttock augmentation with prosthesis
Buttock augmentation with own fat (Buttock Lipofilling)
Buttock Augmentation with Hyaluronic Acid

We explain what each of these operations consists of so that you can choose the most suitable one for you.

Clínica Sanza in Barcelona, is a reference center in buttock surgery.

Buttock augmentation with prosthesis

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The buttock augmentation operation with prosthesis is one of the techniques that is technically known as GLUTEOPLASTY. It consists of placing a prosthesis under the gluteus maximus muscle. This implant is made of a material that does not cause an immunological reaction and integrates into the tissues in a natural way. When you come to our office, the surgeon will advise you which is the most appropriate size for your case and will explain in detail the pros and cons of this operation.

If you are considering buttock augmentation , we advise you to read in detail and consider the possibility of buttock augmentation with your own fat. This operation is in increasing demand and is currently more requested than buttock augmentation with prostheses.

At Clínica Sanza, in Barcelona, we have been dedicated for more than 30 years to plastic surgery and the placement of gluteal prostheses.

Buttock augmentation with own fat (Buttock Lipofilling)

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Lipofilling?

Before proceeding, it is important to understand what lipofilling is!

I advise you to read
this article on our website
where it is explained in detail. It is important …

If you have a good understanding of what lipofilling is, continue on to this section of the website.

The plastic surgery operation of buttock augmentation with your own fat is technically known as buttock lipofilling. It is an operation that we are very much in demand at Clínica Sanza in Barcelona.

The result is very good. Nowadays we are more requested and recommended than buttock augmentation with prosthesis. It is an operation that has two advantages, since it consists of performing a small liposuction to extract fatty tissue from any body area (usually the abdomen or legs), with which that area is thinned, we submit that fat to washing and purification processing, and finally it is injected into the buttocks area to project, raise and / or increase their size.

Currently, the vast majority of girls who come to our center for liposuction want us to put some of that fat on their buttocks.

It is an alternative to buttock augmentation with prostheses. Another advantage is that there is no scarring.

Buttock augmentation with hyaluronic acid

If you are not in the mood for surgery and want something quicker and cheaper, then consider buttock filler with hyaluronic acid.

It involves injecting hyaluronic acid into each buttock to increase its volume. The amount to be applied depends on the patient’s taste. Usually 3 vials of 10 ml are placed in each buttock, but more can be placed if the patient wishes. Beware, it is not the same hyaluronic acid that is put on the face. As they are injections, after a few days the patient can decide to have more if he/she wants a larger volume.

Advantages

It is done instantly and there is no need for a hospital
It is worth considerably less than a gluteal plastic surgery operation.
You can see the result instantly
If you are not convinced you can dissolve the result so that the buttocks are as before using hyaluronidase, which is the antidote to hyaluronic acid. It is injected in the same way as hyaluronic acid and makes it disappear.

Inconveniences

The result is not definitive. It does not last the same for everyone because depending on the genetics of each person it can be reabsorbed in many more months from one person to another.

WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.

BARCELONA: A HEALTH HUB

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Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

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Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

PATIENT PROFILE

People who wish to increase the volume of the buttocks to stylize their body. If they are willing to undergo surgery, the result will be definitive, and if for some reason they do not want to, they have the option of filling with hyaluronic acid, whose result will last a few months.

PROCEDURE

Buttock augmentation with prosthesis

There are many ways to improve small, sagging and flabby buttocks. One of them is by submuscular placement of gluteal prostheses to achieve not only projection but also elevation.

The prosthesis implant is based on giving symmetry and volume to the buttocks. It is generally performed bilaterally, although in special cases the volume of the implant may be different between one buttock and the other, depending on the symmetry of the area. They are more cohesive gel prostheses than breast prostheses and are round, anatomical or oval in shape.

The surgery is performed through a small vertical incision of about 3 to 5 cm, at the level of the intergluteal fold, i.e. the vertical fold between the two buttocks above the anus.

Buttock augmentation with own fat

For patients who wish to augment the buttock area, but do not want to use prostheses, we have an excellent treatment method: lipofiling or lipostructure of the buttocks.

The patient’s own fat tissue is extracted with special cannulas that allow us to recover a large amount of fat cells or adipocytes with the least possible trauma. We then process the fat obtained to inject it into the area to be filled, improving volume problems with a natural appearance and excellent results, and without any scars.

DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION

2 hours

PROTOCOL

Preoperative

Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status

Anesthesia

Local and sedation, epidural or general

Hospitalization

24 h admission

Postoperative buttock augmentation with prosthesis

Removal of stitches after 15 days if they do not reabsorb on their own.
Compressive bandage from 24 h to 48 h
Girdle between 15 and 20 days
Medication if required
Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription

Postoperative buttock augmentation with own fat

Minimal discomfort
You should not sit on the fat graft for 15 to 20 days, so you should sleep on your side or on your stomach during this time so that the grafted fat is not reabsorbed.
Compressive girdle 3 or 4 days in the fat donor area (abdomen, hips, legs…)
Medication if required
Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription

Convalescence

Resumption of daily activity after 24-48 hours provided it is not very physical work and you can sit on a soft chair or with a cushion supported by the lower third of the buttocks.

RESULTS

- Natural projection of the buttocks
- Desired symmetry and volume
- Increased smoothness
- Rejuvenated appearance
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Medium intervention

LEVEL OF RISK

- Low-medium
- For buttock augmentation with prostheses: Risks inherent to the operation: rejection or displacement of the prostheses due to poor postoperative recovery, which would entail having to perform a touch-up to reposition them; capsular contracture or rupture leading to the need to replace the prostheses.
- For buttock augmentation with your own fat: Risks inherent to the procedure: partial reabsorption of the fat graft requiring a touch-up to improve it.
- Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

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Frequently asked questions about buttock surgery

How can I improve the appearance of my buttocks?

The buttocks are a very important part in both a man and a woman. Some patients, more frequently in men, may present true hypotrophy or lack of development of this area and require gluteoplasty to improve the shape and volume of this region, either by shape adjustments, implant placement or lipoinjection. In women it is more common to remove cellulite and lift the buttocks.

Who is a candidate for gluteoplasty?

Gluteoplasty is indicated for patients who wish to improve the volume and projection of the buttocks. Some individuals find some disproportion in the shape of the buttocks, which can be corrected with different techniques. Likewise, this treatment is suitable for those people who, due to aging, present loss of turgor, excess fat or sagging of the tissues in this area.

What are the procedures in buttock surgery?

In Sanza Clinic we individualize each patient to offer the best treatment taking into account aspects such as size, weight, bone structure, pelvis and thighs. We evaluate the areas where there is little projection, flaccidity or excess fat, and thus determine whether the placement of gluteal implants or liposuction is required. Lipoinjection, lipolaser, tensor threads or gluteal lifting.

What is the procedure?

In general, any procedure is performed in the operating room under local anesthesia and sedation, or if the case requires it, under general anesthesia or epidural anesthesia. The patient on the operating table is placed face down, so that we can comfortably work the area and maintain symmetry.

How long does the surgery last?

The procedure, depending on the technique used, is performed in an average of 1 to 4 hours.

Is hospitalization necessary?

We recommend admission for 1 day, for the patient’s comfort, not really for medical requirements, but during the first 24 hours it is not recommended to lie on the patient’s stomach. Sometimes we recommend 2 or 3 days for buttock lifts.

What are buttock implants and what types of prostheses are there?

Buttock implants are elements of synthetic material that, when inserted into the buttocks, improve or correct their shape. There are different types of gluteal implants, with different volumes and dimensions. Buttock implants are made of a silicone elastomer shell filled with silicone, usually round or oval in shape, with a textured or smooth surface. Very similar to breast prostheses, but more consistent.

When to think about buttock liposuction? or lipolaser?

Lipolaser, vaserlipo and liposculpture are synonyms. The 3 techniques allow the removal of fat cells (adipocytes) from the areas we want to contour to get the buttocks as we wish. Normally you want to eliminate cellulite, flaccidity and leave a smoother buttocks, like in the gym.

When should I think about a buttock lift?

When the excess skin, caused by significant flaccidity, cannot be retracted by another procedure such as lipolaser, the buttock lift can tighten the buttocks and raise them to the ideal height.

When are the tensor threads useful in buttocks?

When we are faced with a buttock, whether of a man or a woman, that is smooth and young, well formed but sagging, we can raise it by means of tensor threads, without the need to undergo prosthetic surgery or buttock lift. It is a good option to lift those buttocks that are sagging, but not flabby or with excess skin.

How are buttock lift threads performed?

They are introduced under local anesthesia or sedation through special needles that already come with the tensor threads. These needles are passed from the intergluteal fold, that is, above the line that separates the two buttocks to each side. We usually pass from 4 to 8 threads on each side, depending on the size or elevation we wish to make. Once the threads have been passed, we do not tighten them, but leave them under the skin for about 3 or 4 months. After this time we recommend stretching and retensioning them. We place local anesthesia in the upper intergluteal area where we have left the ends of all the threads and from there we retighten them again.

What can I expect postoperatively?

After surgery the patient may feel some discomfort with mild pain. These discomforts are controlled by the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The bandage together with the drains will be left on for the first 24 hours and the swelling may persist for some time. It is necessary to lie face down for the first 24 hours, and then gradually return to normal activities. Depending on each technique, the postoperative period can be from 24 hours to 1 or 2 weeks. Subsequently lean on the sides at bedtime, until the swelling gradually goes down.

Frequently asked questions about lipoinjection or lipofilling

What is lipoinjection or lipofilling treatment?

It is the treatment that allows us to fill that part of the body where we want more volume through infiltration of the fat itself.

Benefits of liposuction?

Lipoinjection offers the great advantage of providing autologous filler material, and therefore, the problems of allergies or rejection are diminished. This technique also grafts cells of great regenerative power. Currently very fashionable in rejuvenation, as they are found in fatty tissue in large quantities.

What is the lipofilling procedure like?

When liposuction is to be performed, it is necessary to perform a previous liposuction to obtain the fat tissue. It is a classic liposuction in order to preserve the fat in the most suitable way and maintain its properties. (LIPOLASER CANNOT BE PERFORMED). We then process the fat and graft it to the recipient area.