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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About
Buttock Augmentation
1. Am I candidate for
Buttock Augmentation?
2. What are Buttock Implants made from?
3. How many techniques are there in implanting Buttock Implants?
4. What does a typical Buttock Augmentation consultation entail?
5. How is the Buttock Augmentation procedure performed?
6. Does Buttock Augmentation look fake?
7.What should I expect
post-operatively?
8. Is there much pain associated with getting Buttock Augmentation?
9. What scars are involved with Buttock Augmentation?
10. Is there a lot of swelling involved with a Buttock
Augmentation procedure?
11. When can I return to work?
12. When will I be able to see the results?
13. What are the risks of getting Buttock Augmentation?
14. What is Arnica montana, I have heard that it reduces swelling and
bruising? Which is the best kind to take?
15. How long do Buttock Implants last?
16. What about Bromelain? Does it also help with brushing
and swelling?
If you are in good health (no serious health concerns) and have
realistic expectations -- you may be a good candidate for Buttock
Augmentation. Some
individuals can exercise and lift weights or "do" squats until they are blue in
the face and cannot seem to build muscle in the buttock area. If you are one of
these individuals, you may be a candidate for Buttock Augmentation.
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Buttock Implants are normally made from medical grade
solid silicone, a
pliable, yet firm, solid piece of silicone. This solid Silicone is generally well-tolerated by the body and has the capacity to be formed into various
shapes.
Normally these blocks of silicone can be carved to custom
fit an individual for implantation. The medical grade silicone is non-reactive and
considered non toxic and an excellent choice for augmentation in these areas.
There is really only one technique so far and two
incision placements for implants .
Depending upon your body's tissue, the Silicone implants will be custom fit to accommodate
your own body style and inserted through an incision made in the natural crease underneath your buttock
cheek
or in the "crack" of the buttocks and placed between
the muscle and the fascia.
For Fat Grafting it is generally the same concept
but different techniques, from liposuction of the fat or manual aspiration with
a syringe. Some surgeons centrifuge the fat, or spin it, and remove the
excess fluids. Some surgeons thread it within the muscle, some within the
subcutaneous fat areas, and some a combo of these -- and even others simple
injections. Please discuss this factor with your surgeon.
Your surgeon will discuss with you the realistic
expectations you must have and what he thinks is possible for the end result.
He will
discuss the risks of the procedure. show photos if applicable and discuss with you the
details of the procedure itself. It is possible that your doctor (depending on your
measurements and desires) may have to custom fit an implant. Normally the surgeon will
have to custom fit you by carving the inner portion of the implant to fit an
individuals glutes. That way there will be more comfort for the patient.
For Fat he will pinch areas of your body where
fat has collected in search for viable fat to aspirate and re-implant.
The procedure is usually performed under Light Sleep
Sedation with local anesthetic or general anesthetic. The patient will be laid on his/her
stomach and an incision will be made in the natural crease underneath the buttock
cheek or the "crack". A pocket is made under the fascia (thick white covering for muscles)
separating it from the muscle itself and the implant is placed between the fascia and
muscle. The implant is situated and then the pocket is sutured.
For Fat Grafting, fat is removed, cleansed and separated
then re-injected or threaded into the desired areas. Please see our Buttock
Augmentation page for more information.
Augmentation with Buttock Implants resembles the appearance of a
tone and worked out muscle. They may feel a little firm to the touch.
But no
firmer than when a person flexes his/her muscle. However if too large of
an implant is used it can create a Barbie Twins or J LO look.
With fat grafting, severe over correction can
cause a very large buttock result.
You can expect to be pretty sore. You are not
allowed to sleep on your back for several weeks and can sit with the help of a pillow at 1
week post-op. as long as you are not sitting on the implant -- which you shouldn't be with
proper placement -- you must not damage the pocket. Pain medications should alleviate most
of the pain or discomfort you may feel. You must be careful not to strain the muscles in
that area or squat for a few weeks. Doing so could pop the sutures or disrupt
the pocket holding the implant leading to additional surgery or possible infection.
Your
sutures on the exterior may be of the dissolving or non-dissolving type. Of they are
non-dissolving they will be removed in approximately 10 days.
Most patients attribute the pain associated with
Buttock Augmentation is comparable
with a hard workout with those muscle groups. The prescribed pain medication should
alleviate the pain, although if you feel as if the pain you are experiencing is
severe, do
not hesitate to contact your surgeon or the staff member on call. You must realize that
there is trauma to the surrounding tissues involved with Buttock Augmentation and a
moderate amount of pain should be expected.
For Buttock Implants the incisions are made in the natural crease
underneath the Gluteal cheek or within the "crack" area; The scars should should flatten and
fade with time although they may be red and raised for months. You could incorporate
silicone sheeting after the incisions are removed to help fade the resulting
scars if they are visible.
For Fat Grafting small scars will result where
the fat was removed and the areas which were used to re-implant. Either
way, scar do usually fade as time passes, maturing at about 1 year post-operatively.
The swelling for Buttock Implants is minor although some
individuals may have edema (fluid retention) in the tissues more than others. There is
considerable trauma to the surrounding tissues and normal swelling and discoloration is
normal. If you feel that your swelling is severe do not hesitate to call your surgeon or
the staff member on call.
The swelling associated with fat grafting can be
mild to moderate, depending. Edema will be present, as will bruising so prepare
yourself before hand.
You should at least wait a week to ten days to
return to work. Sitting for long periods after
having gotten Buttock Augmentation is not advised. As long as you are not doing any hard
labor, most patients return after 10 days -- some 5 days.
The results are immediate although you must
wait for the swelling to subside to fully appreciate the end result. Whomever said patience
is a virtue never had a cosmetic surgery procedure.
Although extremely rare, it is
possible to bleed post-operatively resulting in another surgery to control and drain the
collected blood. You could develop a post-operative infection and need to have the implant
removed, the infection dealt with and still have to wait for several months before an
additional surgery can be performed to re-implant. Loss of sensitivity is common, although
temporary. Permanent sensation loss in general, can and may happen. There is also the
possibility of developing a Seroma which is a mass caused by the accumulation of serum
fluid within a tissue or organ. Or a Hematoma which is a localized mass of blood
that is typically confined within an organ, tissue, space, or potential space and may be a
result from a broken blood vessel . There is the possibility of shifting of the implant,
leading to additional surgeries or pain. There is also the possibility of a negative
reaction to the anesthetic.
* The risk of infection is higher when the
incision is placed within the "crack" of the buttocks, for obvious
reasons.
also
known as: Mountain Tobacco, Mountain Arnica, Common Arnica, Leopard's Bane
and Sneezewort
plant family: Asteraceae
type: Herbaceous perennial
parts used: Roots and flowers
description: Arnica montana or Leopard's Bane is a perennial herb,
growing close to the ground. The leaves form a flat rosette, from the center of
which rises a flower stalk, 1 to 2 feet high, bearing orange-yellow flowers. The
rhizome is dark brown, cylindrical, usually curved, and bears brittle wiry
rootlets on the under surface.
habitat: Indigenous to Central Europe, in woods and mountain pastures,
although it has been found in England and Southern Scotland.
warning: This herb should NEVER be taken in raw form. This plant, like
many medicinal plants if ingested, can cause intestinal bleeding, abdominal
cramping and sickness. Homeopathy is the medicinal use of tinctures and
suspensions using herbs and other plants and should never be consumed without
proper preparation. Only respectable homeopathic remedies and tinctures should
be consumed.
Other products or supplements
that you may heard of or have been recommended may be Bromelain, Vitamin A,
Vitamin K or Vitamin C - please discuss these with your surgeon if you are
interested or have questions.
ALWAYS ASK YOUR SURGEON FIRST
BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION.
Read more on Arnica
Montana?
Buttock Implants are
supposed to last your lifetime, but sometimes infection rears its ugly
head and your implants must be removed, your infection dealt with and then and
only then can discussions be made about re-implantation. The implant itself
should last your lifetime without degradation. Although, that can not be said
for sure as the implant is not at least 80 years old. But, in theory
and in tests involving silicone - the material will last a very long time for
its indication.
16.
What about Bromelain? Does that help with swelling and bruising?
from the plant of the:
Pineapple
also known as: Ananas, Nanas, Pina
plant family:
Bromeliaceae
type:
herbaceous perennial
parts used:
mostly
in the stems of pineapples, but some fruit is used as well.
description:
2
1/2 to 5 ft. high with a spread of 3 to 4 ft. The plant is like a
thick stem with a rosette of wide, waxy leaves. These pointed green, red,
and white/off white striped leaves are approximately 18 - 70 inches long and
graced with a spiny needle-like tip. The plant produces a sweet to tangy
and sometimes sour fruit that is yellow to white in color. The unpeeled
fruit is brownish with a hard, spiky covering and a large green sprout from it
crown. The fruit is shaped like a coffee can with rounded ends and is
about 10-12 inches long usually when considered prime and may even weigh up to
10 lbs.
habitat:
Indigenous
to southern Brazil and Paraguay, the fruit is now grown
all over in green houses and in the fields of Spain, Guatemala, Hawaii and more.
The pineapple is a tropical plant and thrives in hot, humid places.
Although it can survive cold snaps, it is not recommended for the more northern
areas if intended to be grown outdoors.
Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory
formula containing the proteolytic enzyme from the stems of pineapples.
Proteolytic enzymes are capable of dissolving proteins. It is most often
used after sports injuries, to relive edema and after surgical procedures to
help with swelling.
Other products or supplements
that you may heard of or have been recommended may be Arnica
montana,
Vitamin A, Vitamin K or Vitamin C -- please discuss these with your surgeon if
you are interested or have questions.
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