Buttock Augmentation

What is buttock augmentation with prostheses?

Buttock augmentation with prostheses allows for reshaping the buttock area. This operation restores the contour, shape, and size by placing silicone implants or prostheses. This procedure can be done for purely aesthetic purposes or to correct deformities due to accident or illness, for example.

Who is buttock augmentation with prostheses indicated for?

Buttock augmentation with prostheses is indicated for almost all healthy individuals close to their ideal weight who are not satisfied with the shape or volume of their buttocks. Only obese or ill individuals should not undergo this type of surgery. In these cases, the risk of not obtaining the desired result is higher. In addition, individuals with very low buttocks should also opt for a buttock lift to achieve a better result.

Price of Buttock Augmentation with Prosthesis in Tunisia

The price of buttock augmentation with a prosthesis includes all medical expenses related to the procedure:

• plastic surgeon,
• anesthesiologist,
• operating room,
• hospitalization,
• nursing staff,
• post-operative dressings and check-ups,

as well as 3 nights at a hotel. In addition, the clinic will provide you with post-operative medication and you won’t have to pay anything extra beyond the quoted price. Note that the prices for buttock augmentation with implants in Tunisia remain much more competitive than those in European and American countries. Opting for Tunisia for your buttock augmentation with a prosthesis means saving on your procedure while benefiting from the highest standards of hygiene, quality and professionalism. All our packages offered by Tunisia Destination Santé also include transfers from the airport, clinic and hotel. Feel free to request your quote for a breast lift alone or combined with a breast augmentation.

Preparation for Buttock Augmentation with Prostheses

The preoperative phase of buttock augmentation with prostheses includes a thorough visit with the specialist to decide on the type of shape to give to the buttocks and to assess the patient’s health status. In addition, it is necessary to follow certain behaviors regarding diet and lifestyle. Then, the type of cosmetic surgery will discuss with you the type and size of prostheses to be inserted so that you can benefit from the best possible result.

Buttock Augmentation with Prosthesis: Procedure

The operation requires epidural anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia and lasts between 1h30 and 2 hours. It is done through an incision between the sacrum and the coccyx or in the gluteal fold. The surgeon must introduce the prosthesis through a 5 to 7 cm opening, adjusting it as needed. In general, the surgeon closes the incision with internal stitches. In addition, the surgeon places a special dressing to minimize scarring.

Finally, the doctor will apply a compression garment to the patient shortly after the operation. Note that the patient must wear the garment for about 1 month. It should only be removed to allow the person to satisfy their physiological needs and for bathing. The patient should take analgesics for about 1 month to reduce pain. And about once a week, you should have a manual lymphatic drainage session to eliminate swelling and toxins.

Positioning of Prostheses in Buttock Augmentation

The very first buttock augmentation techniques involved inserting the prosthesis subcutaneously. These techniques were quickly abandoned due to the high incidence of prosthesis displacement. For many years, prostheses were preferably placed under the gluteal muscle. However, this technique exposed the risk of damaging the sciatic nerve and required positioning the prostheses particularly high.

To overcome these problems, the intramuscular positioning technique has gained popularity. Here, the surgeon places the prosthesis in a non-anatomical plane, created by himself by dissecting the fibers of the gluteus maximus muscle. Finally, the most modern technique for buttock augmentation with prostheses is the subfascial technique. In this technique, the implants are placed under the fascia covering the gluteus maximus muscle, thus avoiding damage to the fibers. In addition, subfascial positioning offers the advantage of stable implant placement. Thus, the implants can be inserted lower than in sub- and intramuscular positioning, centered on the buttocks. The patient can therefore obtain a more aesthetic and natural result.

Postoperative Buttock Augmentation with Prostheses

Cosmetic surgery for buttock augmentation with prostheses should be performed during a period when you have time to recover. This is not a procedure with a simple postoperative period. Sleep exclusively on your stomach for 7 to 10 days. In addition, it is not advisable to sit, but only to lie on your stomach. Walking can be painful for several days. Normal activities, except for sports, are resumed after two weeks, while intense exercise takes at least two months. For sports activities such as cycling and horse riding, it takes even longer. Note that the patient, especially in the days immediately following the operation, may need high doses of analgesics and anti-inflammatories.

Possible Risks of the Operation

As with any surgery, placing silicone prostheses for buttock augmentation presents certain risks such as:

• Hematoma;
• Hemorrhage;
• Capsular contracture of the prosthesis;

Performing the operation in a specialized hospital or clinic with a well-trained team reduces these risks and ensures good results. Buttock augmentation with prostheses is therefore a safe procedure, without major complications and with a quick recovery if performed by specialists qualified for this type of surgery and in appropriate clinics. Going to a true specialist helps to reduce risks and to expect very satisfactory results for this operation. Those who wear a silicone prosthesis can travel by plane and dive to great depths without risk of prosthesis rupture.

Results of Buttock Augmentation with Prostheses

The results of buttock augmentation with prostheses are visible immediately after the operation. But as the area may be very swollen, the final results can be better observed after 15 days. The final result should only be visible about 2 months after the prosthesis is placed. There are no studies on the lifespan of silicone buttock implants. However, it can be expected that they will need to be replaced after a certain number of years.

When to opt for prostheses for buttock augmentation?

There are mainly two options for increasing buttock volume: prostheses or fat transfer. Some patients looking for large buttock volume can have an immediate result with prostheses. Others who do not have enough fat to transfer cannot have buttock augmentation by fat injection. In this case, they will opt for buttock augmentation with implants. Other patients opt for a combination of both, namely buttock augmentation with prostheses and fat transfer, looking for a more natural effect.

Buttock Augmentation with Prostheses or Fat Injection?

The choice between buttock augmentation with prostheses or fat injection depends on the patient’s morphology and the expected result. Indeed, a woman with little fat will opt for buttock augmentation with implants. In this case, there are no alternatives other than buttock augmentation with prostheses. If, on the other hand, the patient has curves and therefore enough fat to transfer, she could in this case have buttock augmentation by fat injection. Some patients opt for a combination of both to have the volume of implants and the natural effect of fat transfer.

What results should I expect after the operation?

The results of buttock augmentation and/or buttock lift surgery are visible almost immediately. However, it will take some time for the final results of the procedure to fully develop. Satisfaction with your new image grows over time. Tissues will settle somewhat during the first 3 to 6 months. However, scarring can take up to two years to fade to its mature level. Some visible scars will remain, but the overall results are lasting. In order to maintain good results, it is necessary to maintain a stable weight and general physical fitness.

As your body ages, it is natural to lose some firmness. However, most of your initial improvement should remain. Although good results are expected from your buttock enhancement surgery, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical intervention. This is why a second surgical intervention may sometimes be necessary. Following your doctor’s instructions is essential to the success of your surgery. Do not subject the surgical incisions to sudden movements during the healing period. Your doctor will give you precise instructions on how to take care of yourself.

If your procedure was performed with a fat transfer, it may take up to a year to see your final results. Some of the fat that gives the initial shape after surgery will be reabsorbed by your body. The results of your buttock augmentation surgery will be lasting. Note that the size and shape of your buttocks may continue to change due to aging and gravity. You will be able to keep your new look longer if you maintain your weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If your surgery was performed with a fat transfer, make sure to keep a stable weight. Indeed, if you gain weight, the fat in your buttocks may increase. Similarly, if you lose weight, you may lose some of the buttock volume as the fat shrinks.

Contact and Quote Request

Our team is always at your disposal to assist and support you through all the procedures for your buttock augmentation with prostheses in Tunisia. If you are tempted to have your buttock augmentation abroad and wish to organize your stay in Tunisia, trust the advisors of Tunisia Destination Santé. Feel free to contact us for more information and to request a free, no-obligation quote.