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About Cosmetic Surgery
What
is a Buttocks Implant?
Ever
yearn for a shapelier buttock? Well it
can be yours with the help of buttock implants. Also known
as gluteal implants or buttock augmentation this surgical procedure
involves the insertion of artificial implants in order to improve
the size and shape of the buttocks. This surgery is most often
sought after by women who feel that their derriere is too flat
and not round or sensuous enough looking for their taste. It
is believed that the rise in this type of surgery in recent
years has to do with the popularity of actress/singer Jennifer’s
Lopez’s shapely figure. Singer Beyonce Knowles is another celebrity
whose behind many women wish to replicate in themselves. Not
only that but buttocks implants can plump up an underdeveloped
backside and give a woman a much more proportional looking
figure.
At your initial consultation with the plastic surgeon a number
of things will be discussed. First of all as the patient you
must discuss why you want to change the appearance
of your buttocks and what you hope to achieve by having buttocks implants.
It would be helpful if you bring pictures with you of buttock
sizes you personally like the look of for your own. The plastic
surgeon will be able to inform you of what size buttocks implants
will be needed to reshape your backside. He/she will also discuss
options for the surgery with you at that time. Some of the
items that are necessary for you to know include the type of
incision that will be made, the kind of implant that will be
used, as well as the exact positioning of the implant. At this
time you should make your doctor aware of any pre-existing
health conditions you have as well as any medication you are
taking. Find about the type of anesthesia that will be used
during the procedure, what the procedure involves, how long
it will take to perform, whether or not you will suffer discomfort
afterwards and how long the recovery period will be. Any and
all questions you have should be addressed at this time.
This type of surgery generally takes place over a period of
two to three hours and depends on a variety of factors including
the technique that the surgeon decides upon, the patient’s
anatomy, the positioning of the buttocks implants and the type
of anesthesia that is used for the procedure. Most of the time
for this kind of surgery a general anesthesia is used (patient
is asleep), however some surgeons prefer to use a local anesthetic
accompanied by a sedative to allow the patient to be both relaxed
and drowsy.
The
incision for buttock augmentation can be made either down
the crease of the buttocks or where the cheek of the butt meets
the back of the thigh. The majority of the time the incision
is made in the crease because the scars from the surgery will
not be evident. However the drawback to this type of incision
is that infections are more likely to occur here than if it
is made in the back of the thigh.
The surgeon needs to create a “pocket” that is big enough
to allow for the insertion of the buttocks implants. The implants
can be placed in one of two places, either on top of the gluteus
maximus muscle or under it. In some cases liposuction is also
performed at the same time to remove excess fat, thus making
for even better looking buttocks.
After finishing one side the surgeon then does the same to
the other, making sure that both sides of the buttocks are
natural looking as well as symmetrical. Finally to conclude
the operation he/she stitches up the incisions.
Unfortunately this form of surgery carries with it the risk
of a lot of pain afterwards as buttock augmentation stretches
and pulls the tissues. The stretching is the worst if the implants
were placed under the gluteus maximus muscle. The first 48
hours can be the most difficult for pain but it lessens after
that time period. Taking a pain medication could help to relieve
the discomfort somewhat. Many plastic surgeons will prescribe
both an antibiotic as well as an anti-inflammatory medication
to their patients after surgery.
Upon waking after the procedure, the patient will feel sore,
stiff and most likely, very tired. These symptoms are all normal.
A compression garment is put on patients after surgery for
support and it should remain in place for the first few days
following the surgery. Taking your medication as prescribed
is very important in regards to healing. The patient will not
be able to drive herself home and very likely will need someone
to help her around the house for a couple of days afterwards.
Most people find it necessary, and more comfortable to stay
in bed for the first 24 hours after surgery.
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