How do I prepare for a buttockaugmentation procedure?
What are my options? There are two main approaches for buttockaugmentation: autologous fat transfer (Brazillian butt lift) and buttockimplant surgery.
Your surgeon will recommend an approach based on youraesthetic goals and body shape. Buttock implants may be chosen if you desire a more roundedappearance to your buttocks while fat grafting is an excellent way tocontour and reshape your buttocks.
If you are very slenderwith little excess fat, then implants may be appropriate; however, if you havesagging buttocks after massive weight loss, then fat grafting or a combinationof fat and implant surgery may be more effective.
Silicone injections – patient safety warning :Silicone injections are anunsafe and unacceptable option for buttock augmentation. These injections areoften offered by unlicensed individuals and should be avoided. Always consultwith a board-certified plastic surgeon if you are considering a buttockaugmentation procedure.
How do I prepare for a buttock augmentation procedure? Yoursurgeon will provide you with preoperative instructions, answer any questionsyou may have, take a detailed medical history, and perform a physical exam todetermine your fitness for surgery.
Inadvance of your procedure, your surgeon will ask you to:
- Stop smoking at leastsix weeks before undergoing surgery to promote better healing.
- Avoid taking aspirin,certain anti-inflammatory drugs, and some herbal medications that cancause increased bleeding.
- Regardlessof the type of surgery to be performed, hydration is very important beforeand after surgery for safe recovery.
Buttockaugmentation is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Be sure to arrangefor someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you at least thefirst night following surgery.
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