Buttock augmentation is becoming increasingly popular for men and women. This may be because achieving the ideal shape through diet or exercise is difficult. If you want fuller, rounder buttocks, you have two augmentation options: fat transfer or implants. Each type of cosmetic surgery has benefits and disadvantages, so choosing one ultimately comes down to your personal needs.
Fat Transfer
During a fat transfer, the physician uses liposuction to remove fat from the abdomen, back, hips or thighs. These collected fat cells are injected into the desired area on the buttocks. Because your own fat cells will be used, your body won’t reject them. The transferred fat mimics the natural feel and look of the buttocks, but the downside is that it’s difficult to predict an outcome.
Implants
Buttock implants are placed beneath the muscles of the buttocks through a small incision. The advantage to this is that it’s easier to predict a precise shape. A major difference between the two procedures is the recovery time. Implant patients typically require at least one month to heal, while those getting fat transfers can resume normal activities within a couple weeks.
Both procedures require general anesthesia and take approximately two hours to complete. Before choosing an option, consider if you have enough fat cells to draw from, how long of a recovery period you can handle, and how natural you want your buttocks to appear. Your physician can help you select the procedure that will provide the most benefits.
