Buttock Implant
Following the aesthetic trends from South America and Brazil, there is a renewed interest in enhancing the appearance of the buttock. The buttock, like the breast, is most important in defining feminine appearance and sexuality. A flat drooping buttock can be very unattractive, signaling an aged appearance. Young and thin patients can define their figure faults avoiding an androgynous (male shape) appearance.
A wide soft silicone elastic elastomer (not gel) is inserted through a single or double 7 cm incision in the buttock cleft and placed within the gluteus maximum muscle or just beneath the fascia. The implants are round, anatomical, or oval in shape, textured or smooth, depending on the needs of the patient. A drain is removed in one week to reduce the chance of seroma (fluid accumulation) around the implant. Strict observance to post operative instructions is important for a successful outcome. This includes no lying on your back or sitting for two weeks. This is necessary to reduce the chances of wound separation or dehiscence. The new soft silicone anatomic implants, when placed within the muscle usually provides a very natural feel.
The surgery is generally done in the hospital under general anesthesia taking about two hours, and is done as an outpatient surgery. There is postoperative pain that is managed with analgesic medication for 1-2 weeks.
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